Exhibitions
Events, News & Announcements
October is New York State History Month!
Join us throughout the month as we present engaging public programs, share educational resources, and highlight New York State’s diverse and ever-evolving history.
New York Minute in History Podcast
This episode delves into New York State’s role in the War of 1812. With a particular focus on the State Historic site at Sackets Harbor, we learn the particularly important role that New York, and New Yorkers, played in the war.
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.
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.
Highlights from the NYSM Shaker Collection
2024 marks the 250th anniversary of the Shakers coming to colonial America. Learn more about the NYSM's extensive collection of Shaker artifacts.
Hallowing This Ground: The Courtland Street Burials and Lake George Battlefield Park
Beginning in 2019, NYSM archaeologists meticulously recovered the remains of 44 soldiers, mostly young men, unearthed in a construction site in Lake George. Soon, the remains will be reinterred. Learn more!
New Exhibit Feature Now on View!
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.
Available Now from SUNY Press!
Discover a selection of dynamic works from the Woodstock Art Colony with a glimpse into Arthur A. Anderson's 1500-object collection, brimming with creativity and historical significance.
Saddle Up, the Carousel Is Open!
This beloved attraction has been repaired and is ready to ride! We invite everyone to come and experience this iconic New York State artifact.
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.
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.
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.
Online! Tonalism: Pathway from the Hudson River School to Modern Art
Briefly on view at the Museum in 2020, the exhibition closed early due to Covid-19. The lenders generously agreed to allow these works to be exhibited online indefinitely, giving viewers the chance to explore the exhibition at their leisure.
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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.
The New York State Museum is a program of the University of the State of New York
New York State Education Department