New York State Museum | Albany, NY 12230

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222 Madison Ave.
Albany, NY 12230
(518) 474-5877
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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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Revolutionary New York

Capital-Saratoga, Albany

Now Through Feb 26, 2028 Recurring weekly on Sunday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday

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Tour of the New York State Museum Entomology Collection

Capital-Saratoga, Albany

Jul 10, 2026

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The Crucible of the Revolution: New York Harbor at 250

Capital-Saratoga, Albany

Jul 11, 2026

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The Crucible of the Revolution: New York Harbor at 250

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Jul 11, 2026

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Fashion and Faith: Hats of the Great Migration Gallery Talk with Dr. Jennifer Lemak

Capital-Saratoga, Albany

Jul 12, 2026

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Dinosaur Tuesdays: A Summer Screening Series

Capital-Saratoga, Albany

Now Through Jul 28, 2026 Recurring weekly on Tuesday

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Museum Storytime Adventures

Capital-Saratoga, Albany

Now Through Aug 26, 2026 Recurring weekly on Wednesday

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Archive Adventures: Discover New York’s Hidden Stories

Capital-Saratoga, Albany

Now Through Jul 30, 2026 Recurring weekly on Thursday

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Journey Through Time: Cohoes Mastodon Gallery Tour

Capital-Saratoga, Albany

Jul 17, 2026

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Your Museum, Your Voice: Help Shape the Future of the New York State Museum

Capital-Saratoga, Albany

Jul 18, 2026

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Birds are Dinosaurs, Too!

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Jul 19, 2026

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Scoops of Fun: A Sweet Summer Craft for Kids

Capital-Saratoga, Albany

Jul 19, 2026

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Then & Now: Costume Jewelry and Creative Crafting

Capital-Saratoga, Albany

Jul 31, 2026

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Archives Jr Investigation Station

Capital-Saratoga, Albany

Now Through Aug 27, 2026 Recurring every 8 weeks on Thursday

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