History
How can you know where you are going,
if you don't know where you came from?
The idea of having the Leo P. Ostebo Kings Park Heritage
Museum began after the closing of one of the country's largest, oldest,
most medically significant occupational therapy mental hospitals located
in Kings Park. With a gathering of some high school students, retired
KPHS English/History teacher Leo Ostebo and two other towns' people, the
only school community managed museum in the United States is the
continuous result of over 25 years of volunteer efforts. There are
several plaques and awards that attest to this and to those who have
been continually active in volunteering and providing resources, such as
money, time, and energy to create this amazing community landmark.
Developed, maintained, and cultivated for educational purposes, the Leo
P. Ostebo Kings Park Heritage Museum's mission is to preserve the town's
rich historic past and educate the youth, the community and the public.
This two time National Award winning museum, under the
supervision of the KPCSD, has maintained independence by soliciting no
funds or work from the school district. Along with Leo, these
individuals saved this town's history and heritage and planted deep
roots to strengthen the future. For every person inscribed there are 4 -
5 times as many volunteers who have provided numerous helping hands
moments. The museum has become an educational path denoting how we
arrived at what we are today. May this path always indicate nothing but
the best!
Museum Map
Address
The
Leo P. Ostebo Kings Park Heritage Museum is housed in the Ralph J.
Osgood (RJO) Intermediate School building on the corner of Old Dock Road
and Church Street.
The museum mailing and school day entrance address is 99 Old Dock Road,
Kings Park NY 11754
The museum building and Heritage Night events entrance is located at 101
Church Street
Hours of Operation
As the museum is under the supervision of the Kings Park Central School
District,
during school hours, we kindly ask you to call (631) 269-3305 in advance
to book an appointment for your museum tour.
Email Us!
Museum School Day Hours:
Monday - Friday After 4pm
Tours by appointment only
During
school hours we allow adult groups of 10 or fewer only. Children's
groups must be accompanied by adults.
Kindly use the RJO Intermediate School entrance at
99 Old Dock Road. Allow an extra few minutes for sign in. Adults please
bring picture ID.
Special scheduled tours are also available.
Donation Information
As
the museum is under the supervision of the Kings Park Central School
District,
it is self-sustaining and not funded by the school district in any
manner.
Tours and Heritage Nights are free of charge, however Sponsorships and
donations are appreciated.