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New Women's History Month Podcast Episode!
Learn about the groundbreaking 1828 court case of Sojourner Truth, a self-emancipated Black woman who took on a white slave owner to free her young son from bondage.
New Acquisition: The Private Fred Thomas Collection
Explore this collection of documents, photos, and V-mail letters highlighting the service of Private Fred Thomas and the experiences of his wife, Josie, on the WWII Home Front, offering a unique glimpse into the life of an African American serviceman during the war.
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!"
Now 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.
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.
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.
From the Collection: Women Who Lead
New York Metropolis Hall
This exhibition feature brings together objects and artworks that highlight the contributions of women to 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.
Exhibit Feature: Timbuctoo: Gerrit Smith’s Experiment
Discover the history of Timbuctoo, a settlement established in upstate New York in the 1840s to provide land ownership and voting rights to 3,000 free black men.
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!
Ice Ages
This long-term exhibition explores both the landscape and animals of the Pleistocene, or Ice Ages, of New York.
On View in New York Metropolis Hall
This riveting photographic series by David Grant Noble features Mohawk steelworkers on the job in 1970.
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NYSED Statement on Museum Deaccessioning
The New York State Board of Regents (“the Regents”) charters museums in New York State as educational corporations and has governing authority over these incorporated organizations. Orgranizations with questions regarding deaccession regulations can review this document or contact Chartering.