Exhibitions
Witness to 9/11
Ghost Army: The Combat Con Artists of World War II
Revolutionary New York
Expedition Dinosaur: Rise of the Mammals
Fashion and Faith: Hats of the Great Migration
Holocaust to Haven
Berenice Abbott: Changing New York
Events, News & Announcements
New York Remembers, 25 Years Later
As we remember the lives lost and honor all those affected by the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001, we invite visitors to explore September 11-related exhibitions, objects from the Museum’s collections, related programs, and additional resources for reflection and learning.
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.
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.
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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.
Ice Ages
This long-term exhibition explores both the landscape and animals of the Pleistocene, or Ice Ages, of New York.
Exhibit Feature: Timbuctoo: Gerrit Smith’s Experiment
This exhibition reveals how abolitionist Gerrit Smith challenged New York’s racist 1846 voting law by granting 120,000 acres of land to 3,000 free Black men so they could claim their right to vote.
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!
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Upcoming Programs
Gallery Talk: “Blue & Gray Water”: The Port of New York in the American Civil War
