New York Metropolis Hall—The World Trade Center, Henry DiSpirito: Stonemason to Sculptor, Ice Ages, Black Capital: Harlem in the 1920s, Art for the People: Decorated Stoneware from the Weitsman Collection, and more!

We invite everyone to come and experience this iconic New York State artifact. Now On View: Earthquake! Explore this ongoing exhibit to learn about our state's earthquake activity, view fascinating geological specimens, and see real-time seismic data.

Museum Hours. Tuesday - Sunday, 9:30 AM - 5 PM Closed all state-observed holidays. New York State Museum Cultural Education Center 222 Madison Avenue Albany, NY 12230

The New York State Museum is a center of art, science, and history dedicated to exploring the human and natural history of the state. Established in 1836, it is the oldest and largest state museum in the country.

Researchers throughout the world use the collections of the New York State Museum to address questions about New York's natural and human heritage. The Museum’s collections are made available to researchers and scholars and are also used in exhibitions and public programs.

Join us for a family-friendly celebration of Lunar New Year at the New York State Museum! Enjoy a special storytime featuring Lunar New Year traditions, followed by an engaging tour of the Tuck High Co. with Senior Historian and Curator Ashley Hopkins Benton.

Nov 12, 2024 · The focus of the Archaeology Department is using archaeological remains to interpret the nature and results of human activity in and around New York State, as well as activities in other regions that had an impact on people living in New York.

Over the years, we have grown into a major research and an educational institution dedicated to preserving New York's rich artistic, social, historical, and environmental legacies under the leadership of the New York State Education Department.

The New York State Museum History Collections are vast – from an 18th century colonial Dutch armchair to a Norden bombsite from WWII to a painting by Romare Bearden. The artifacts in our collection tell the stories of the people of New York State.

Museum Hours. Tuesday - Sunday, 9:30 AM - 5 PM Closed all state-observed holidays. New York State Museum Cultural Education Center 222 Madison Avenue Albany, NY 12230