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WHY 2026 IS DIFFERENT
July 11, 2026 marks a turning point at Nikola Tesla’s last remaining laboratory on Long Island — three historic moments arriving at once.
Wardenclyffe, Shoreham NY · July 11, 2026 · 5–9 PM
Nikola Tesla’s
170TH Birthday
Born July 10, 1856, Nikola gave the world AC electricity, radio, and a century-ahead vision of wireless power. We celebrate him on the very grounds where he worked.
Grand Opening of The Sayan Center
The Eugene Sayan Visitor Center reaches a historic milestone with its official dedication, marking the first permanent public building ever on the Wardenclyffe site. A milestone a decade in the making.
America’s 250th
Anniversary
The Nikola Tesla Expo 2026 is proud to be part of Suffolk 250 — Suffolk County’s official commemoration of the USA’s signing of the Declaration of Independence.
“The present is theirs; the future, for which I really worked, is mine.” — Nikola Tesla
What You’ll Experience
Step onto the actual soil where Nikola once dreamed of powering and connecting the planet. Every corner of the Expo is designed to spark wonder — for the curious, the creative, and the next generation of dreamers and inventors.
STEAM Exhibits & Demos
Interactive stations for kids and families that turn Nikola’s inventions into something you can touch and build.
Food Trucks & Live Entertainment
Local vendors, music, and community programming run all evening – 5 to 9 PM – at one of Long Island’s most famous sites.
Radio, Robotics & Immersive Tech
From virtual reality to amateur radio to hands-on robotics, this corner of the Expo puts Nikola’s most forward-thinking ideas directly in your hands.
Drone Light Show Finale
The day ends – at 9 PM – with a spectacular drone show over Wardenclyffe – a fitting tribute to the man who envisioned wireless technology flying across the sky over his laboratory
See what last year looked like
The 2025 Expo in under two minutes — then imagine What 2026 brings.
The Nikola Tesla Expo is for Everyone
- Families with curious kids
- Fans of Science & Technology
- History lovers & educators
- Tesla enthusiasts worldwide
Tickets
Purchase in advance and save. Members save an additional 15% on every ticket type. Membership starts at just $25/year.
Join us July 11, 2026 · 5–9 PM · Wardenclyffe, Shoreham NY
getting HERE
Nikola’s last surviving laboratory — in Shoreham, NY
Tesla Science Center at Wardenclyffe 5–9 PM
5 Randall Road · Shoreham, New York · Long Island North Shore
The original brick laboratory, designed by architect Stanford White, still stands on this 16-acre site — listed on the National Register of Historic Places since 2018. This is where Nikola built his tower. This is where the future was imagined.
Questions?
Call 631-886-2632 or visit teslasciencecenter.org
Sponsors Powering the Expo
The Nikola Tesla Expo 2026 is made possible by our generous sponsors. Their partnership helps bring Nikola’s legacy — and the next generation of inventors — to life.
Interested in sponsoring?
Be there when history turns a new page
Nikola didn’t just build a laboratory here. He built a vision. Come be part of what comes next.