Charles B. Wang Center, Stony Brook

Name: Charles B. Wang Center
Address: Stony Brook University, Stony Brook, 11794, United States
Telephone: (631) 632-4400

#8 among attractions in Stony Brook

Student center, Auditorium

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Facts and practical information

The Charles B. Wang Center, located at Stony Brook University in Stony Brook, New York, is a building dedicated to understanding Asian and American cultures, and the interactions of these cultures with other world cultures. The center was completed in 2002, and was designed by P.H. Tuan. Building of the center was intended to be funded by Charles B. Wang through a $52 million donation to Stony Brook University, which was then the largest ever private donation to a school in the State University of New York system. Actual construction costs far exceeded the original donation, becoming a source of controversy among students and faculty at the time. ()

Coordinates: 40°54'58"N, 73°7'11"W

Address

Stony Brook UniversityStony BrookStony Brook 11794 United States

Contact

(631) 632-4400

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Day trips

Charles B. Wang Center – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Long Island Museum of American Art, Staller Center for the Arts, Frank Melville Jr. Memorial Library, Mount Stony Brook Observatory.

1.2 miW
Museum, Art gallery, History museum
Long Island Museum of American Art, Stony Brook
30 min walk • The Long Island Museum of American Art, History, and Carriages, known as the Long Island Museum, is a nine-acre museum located in Stony Brook, New York.
~450 ftW
Museum
Staller Center for the Arts, Stony Brook
3 min walk • The Staller Center for the Arts is the main arts building at Stony Brook University. It opened in 1978 as the Stony Brook University Fine Arts Center before being renamed in October 1988 after a $1.8 million donation from the Staller family.
~860 ftW
Library
Frank Melville Jr. Memorial Library, Stony Brook
5 min walk • The Frank Melville Jr. Memorial Library is the main library at Stony Brook University in Stony Brook, New York. It is named for the father of philanthropist Ward Melville, who donated 400 acres of land and money to establish Stony Brook University in 1957.
~1710 ftW
Observatories and planetariums
Mount Stony Brook Observatory, Stony Brook
9 min walk • The Mount Stony Brook Observatory is an astronomical observatory operated by Stony Brook University in Stony Brook, New York. It is located on the roof of the Earth and Space Sciences Building.
1.2 miN
Saltbox architecture
Thompson House, Long Island
31 min walk • Thompson House is a historic house on N. Country Road in Setauket, Suffolk County, New York. It was built in 1709 and is a saltbox form dwelling. It is a rectangular, timber frame two story building with a one-story wing. It features a steeply pitched, asymmetrical gable roof with a central brick chimney.
~1560 ftNW
Arenas and stadiums, Football, Sport venue
Kenneth P. LaValle Stadium, Stony Brook
8 min walk • The Kenneth P. LaValle Stadium is the main stadium for Stony Brook University in Stony Brook, New York, United States. Construction began in 2000 at a cost of approximately $22 million.
~1810 ftW
Basketball, Arenas and stadiums, Sport venue
Island Federal Credit Union Arena, Stony Brook
9 min walk • Island Federal Credit Union Arena, commonly referred to as Island Federal Arena, is a 4,000-seat multi-purpose arena in Stony Brook, New York. It is the home of the Stony Brook Seawolves men's and women's basketball teams.
0.4 miS
Universities and schools, Hospital, Health
Stony Brook University Hospital, Stony Brook
12 min walk • Stony Brook University Hospital, previously known as Stony Brook University Medical Center, is a nationally ranked, 695-bed non-profit, research, and academic medical center located in Stony Brook, New York, providing tertiary care for the entire Long Island region.
~1600 ftW
Sport venue, Sport
Stony Brook Indoor Sports Complex, Long Island
8 min walk • The Stony Brook Indoor Sports Complex is a multi-purpose complex located in Stony Brook University, Stony Brook, NY.
0.4 miNW
Sport, Sport venue
Stony Brook University Track, Stony Brook
12 min walk • The Stony Brook University Track is the track/field at Stony Brook University serving as the home of the Stony Brook Seawolves men's and women's Track & Field Division I program. The Track and Field is located in the west campus and limited to the east by the Kenneth P.
0.4 miW
Universities and schools
Simons Center, Stony Brook
10 min walk • The Simons Center for Geometry and Physics is a center for theoretical physics and mathematics at Stony Brook University in New York. The focus of the center is mathematical physics and the interface of geometry and physics. It was founded in 2007 by a gift from the James and Marilyn Simons Foundation.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Charles B. Wang Center open?

Charles B. Wang Center is open:

Monday 10 am - 8 pm
Tuesday 10 am - 8 pm
Wednesday 10 am - 8 pm
Thursday 10 am - 8 pm
Friday 10 am - 8 pm
Saturday closed
Sunday closed

Which popular attractions are close to Charles B. Wang Center?

Nearby attractions include Staller Center for the Arts, Stony Brook (3 min walk), Frank Melville Jr. Memorial Library, Stony Brook (5 min walk), Mount Stony Brook Observatory, Stony Brook (9 min walk), Simons Center, Stony Brook (10 min walk).

How to get to Charles B. Wang Center by public transport?

The nearest stations to Charles B. Wang Center:

Bus

Student Union • Lines: Ob (3 min walk)
Administration • Lines: H, Oa, Ob (4 min walk)

Train

Stony Brook (15 min walk)