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New York State Museum

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An official Path Through History Site! The New York State Museum in Downtown Albany explores the cultural and natural history of New York State. The museum features a variety of history, science, and art exhibitions. Within the main exhibit halls are popular long-standing favorites, including Adirondack Wilderness, Birds of New York, Beneath the City: Albany Archaeology, Black Capital: Harlem in the 20s, The Cohoes Mastodon, Fire Engine Hall, Minerals of New York, Native Peoples of New York, and The World Trade Center: Rescue, Recovery, Response. There’s also a working full-sized carousel on the fourth floor of the Museum. The museum is free.

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