Exhibitions
George Washington: An American Paradox
New York Pride: The Fight for Marriage Equality
The Gunboat at Ground Zero: A Revolutionary War Mystery
Outcasts: Mary Banning’s World of Mushrooms
Holocaust to Haven
Berenice Abbott: Changing New York
Thomas Hart Benton
Events, News & Announcements
NOTICE: Carousel Closed November 18-19
The NYSM Carousel will be closed Tuesday, November 18, through Wednesday, November 19, for essential maintenance. It will return to regular hours of service on Thursday, November 20. Thank you for your understanding as we work to preserve this historic treasure for future generations.
November is Native American Heritage Month
Celebrate Native American Heritage Month by exploring the New York State Museum’s exhibits, programs, and resources honoring the histories and ongoing contributions of Native Peoples.
The Oechsle Clock Collection
Now on View in Adirondack Hall
Explore how the Erie Canal sparked a legacy of clockmaking through six historic timepieces showcased in this exhibit.
Coyote or Wolf? Science Solves the Mystery
A new NYSM study confirms that a large “coyote” shot in Cherry Valley, NY, in 2021 was actually a wild Gray Wolf. Learn how DNA analysis revealed the animal’s true identity.
A New York Minute in History Podcast: Marquis de Lafayette
Follow the journey of the the French hero who fought beside George Washington and his triumphant return to America 50 years later, when he was celebrated nationwide as a living symbol of the Revolution.
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New Exhibition Catalog!
Discover the work of Margery Ryerson through Art is Contagious, the NYSM’s new catalog featuring 100+ powerful portraits and city scenes that capture early 20th-century immigrant life with honesty and heart.
Art You Can Feel: Making Exhibits Accessible
The NYSM is expanding access to art and science by adding Braille, tactile illustrations, and accessible text to ensure visitors who are blind or have low vision can better engage with the exhibit Outcasts: Mary Banning’s World of Mushrooms.
A Revolutionary Button
Discover how a tiny military button unearthed at the World Trade Center site unravels the gripping mystery of a Revolutionary War ship and its unexpected connection to the British 52nd Regiment.
On View: Sadako's Crane
Discover the story behind the delicate origami crane created in 1955 by Sadako Sasaki, a twelve-year-old Japanese victim of the atomic bombing of Hiroshima, Japan.
A Mastodon Discovery!
Learn more about the recent discovery and excavation of a mastodon jaw and teeth in Orange County, NY, and how it will help shed light on New York's Ice Age past.
New Feature Open in Fire Engine Hall
Explore the blazing history of firefighting innovation, from colonial times to the mid-20th century in the new exhibit feature, "Fear Not, We Come!"
On View: Canine Constrasts!
Canine Contrasts: Unraveling Wolves and Coyotes in New York unravels the story behind a recent mistaken identity and takes a deep dive into the biology and history of these canine cousins.
Exhibit Feature: Timbuctoo: Gerrit Smith’s Experiment
Discover more about this new addition to Adirondack Hall, on view May 5, 2022, through July 1, 2023.
On View: Charles Clough's "Clufffalo: Art Omi"
Charles Clough's monumental painting has just been installed in New York Hall. Learn more about this colossal collaboration!
On View in New York Metropolis Hall
This riveting photographic series by David Grant Noble features Mohawk steelworkers on the job in 1970.
Ice Ages
This long-term exhibition explores both the landscape and animals of the Pleistocene, or Ice Ages, of New York.
Online Resources & Activities Portal
Looking for easy-to-access educational activities, videos, and resources for your kids, students, or even just for yourself? Visit this educational one-stop-shop webpage based on NYSM research and collections.
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