Eagle's Nest (Vanderbilt Museum) is a Spanish Colonial Revival museum in Centerport, New York, and a filming location for Nick and Nicky (2024). Built in 1910, it was designed by Warren and Wetmore, and is listed on the U.S. National Register of Historic Places. It is owned by Suffolk County, New York.
Location: 180 Little Neck Road, Centerport, New York, United States
Verified facts
- Located in Centerport, Centerport
confidence 70/100 · 3 independent sources · SRC-0852, SRC-0853, SRC-3108 - Designed by Warren and Wetmore
confidence 70/100 · 2 independent sources · SRC-0854, SRC-0853 - Built in 1910
confidence 70/100 · 2 independent sources · SRC-0854, SRC-0853 - Architectural style: Spanish Colonial Revival
confidence 70/100 · 2 independent sources · SRC-0854, SRC-0853 - Historic designation: National Register of Historic Places
confidence 85/100 · 3 independent sources · SRC-0852, SRC-0854, SRC-3109 - Appeared in Nick and Nicky (movie, 2024)
confidence 70/100 · 2 independent sources · SRC-4434, SRC-3486
Ownership history
Current owner — Suffolk County, New York (since 1944)
confidence 95/100 · SRC-4006, SRC-0852, SRC-4419, SRC-7208, SRC-7209, SRC-7211, SRC-7210
Previous owners
- William K. Vanderbilt II
confidence 95/100 · SRC-4006, SRC-0852, SRC-4420, SRC-7210, SRC-7211
Evidence & sources
- SRC-0852 — Vanderbilt Museum — official site (Wikipedia) (Tier 2, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-0853 — Get Out N About — Gilded Age Living in Centerport, NY: Eagles Nest (Tier 2, journalism; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-0854 — Suffolk County Vanderbilt Museum — Mansion page (Tier 1, official_archive; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-3108 — TBR News Media (Times of Huntington-Northport) — Vanderbilt Museum in Centerport opens new Solar System Hiking Trail (Tier 2, news; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-3109 — TBR News Media (Times of Huntington-Northport) — Museum curator publishes history of Vanderbilt Eagle's Nest estate (Tier 2, news; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-3486 — MTA Away — Discover These Famous Long Island Film Sites (Tier 2, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-4006 — vanderbiltmuseum.org (Tier 3, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-4419 — vanderbiltmuseum.org (Tier 2, journalism; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-4420 — amazonaws.com (Tier 2, journalism; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-4434 — archive.org (Tier 1, official; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-4824 — Suffolk County Vanderbilt Museum (official site) (Tier 1, institutional; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-7208 — Long Island Press — A Day With The Vanderbilts (Tier 2, news; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-7209 — AOL / Business Insider — See inside Eagle's Nest, the 42-acre New York Vanderbilt estate (Tier 3, news; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-7210 — Town of Huntington — William Kissam Vanderbilt II (1878-1944) (Tier 1, official; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-7211 — Coast2Coast With Kids — Touring Eagle's Nest at the Suffolk County Vanderbilt Mansion (Tier 3, article; retrieved June 2026)
How we verify
Every fact above is independently corroborated by at least two reputable sources and
confidence-scored before publication. Claims that cannot clear that bar are withheld. We show the
street address only for non-residential public landmarks (museums, commercial and civic buildings,
publicly documented filming-location sites); the exact addresses of private residences and any
personal information are structurally barred from publication. Last reviewed June 2026.
Plan Your Visit
Hours: Fri 12-5pm, Sat-Sun 11am-5pm; summer (from late Jun) Tue-Sun 10am-5pm. Last admission 30 min before close
Admission: Adult $14, Senior/Student $10, Child under 12 $8; military & under-2 free. Mansion tour add-on $8 (at door only)
Frequently asked questions
Where was Nick and Nicky filmed?
Eagle’s Nest (Vanderbilt Museum), in Centerport, New York, is a real-world filming location used for Nick and Nicky.
Can you visit Eagle’s Nest (Vanderbilt Museum)?
Yes — Eagle’s Nest (Vanderbilt Museum) is open to the public. Hours: Fri 12-5pm, Sat-Sun 11am-5pm; summer (from late Jun) Tue-Sun 10am-5pm. Last admission 30 min before close. Admission: Adult $14, Senior/Student $10, Child under 12 $8; military & under-2 free. Mansion tour add-on $8 (at door only).
Who designed Eagle’s Nest (Vanderbilt Museum)?
Eagle’s Nest (Vanderbilt Museum) was designed by Warren and Wetmore.
Where is Eagle’s Nest (Vanderbilt Museum) located?
Eagle’s Nest (Vanderbilt Museum) is located in Centerport, New York.