I'd heard about this a year or two earlier, so on my next trip to the New York region I made sure to hunt this place down for a visit. It exists in an unassuming building which sets back from the road, but the mock-up of the shuttle craft out front let me know I'd arrived in the right place. The entry area and lobby were filled with various collectible items from the primarily the 1960's original series, although there were a few items hanging out from the later incarnations.
The main aspect of the museum was a faithful recreation of the sets of the 1960's series. This was done by some fans who filmed some of their own stories using these sets initially, and then shared it with everyone else by making a museum out of it. The guided tour takes you down the familiar hallways, into the medical bay, meeting room, captain's quarters, engineering, and finally to the bridge. Along the way there are various items from the original era or recreations thereof.
It was a fun way to see how the special effects for the original series was done by hand, as opposed to the computer-aided aspects we're used to now. Most things are not to be handled to keep them in good condition, but you can "play" a little, like being on the transported pad. This is definitely worth the trip for anyone who hasn't been here!
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