Exhibitions
George Washington: An American Paradox
New York Pride: The Fight for Marriage Equality
Outcasts: Mary Banning’s World of Mushrooms
Holocaust to Haven
Berenice Abbott: Changing New York
Thomas Hart Benton
Henry DiSpirito: Stonemason to Sculptor
Events, News & Announcements
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: Legendry Grape Pie
Uncover the origins of the legendary Grape Pie of Naples, NY, a regional dessert and Finger Lakes fall staple that has grown from local tradition to international fame.
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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.
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.
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!
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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