Behind the Scenes: Corditaipe Site Collections Tour
April 3, 2026
12 pm
- Museum Lobby
Step into the Ice Age of eastern New York with Curator of Archaeology Dr. Jonathan Lothrop on a special behind-the-scenes tour of the Corditaipe site collections at the New York State Museum. The Corditaipe archaeological site is an Ice Age encamp...
New York State Archives: Archie’s Birthday Party
April 7, 2026
10 am - 12 pm
- All Museum Galleries
Join us for a wild celebration of Archie, the tiny titan of history and the New York State Archives' very own Junior Archivist! Archie isn’t just any mascot—he’s a curious, document-loving beaver who digs into New York's fascinating history a...
Spring Chickadee: Acrylic Painting Workshop with Patrice Jarvis-Weber
April 7, 2026
1-2:30 pm | 3-4:30 pm
- Adirondack Hall
All Aboard STEAM: Build, Code, and Connect with Robots
April 8, 2026
11 am
- Meet at the Main Lobby Desk
Carl the Collector’s Museum Adventure: Discover, Collect, Explore!
April 10, 2026
9 - 11 am
- All Museum Galleries
Journey Through Time: Cohoes Mastodon Gallery Tour
April 12, 2026
12 pm
- South Lobby
Step back in time and join us for a fascinating 30-minute gallery tour of the Cohoes Mastodon, one of the New York State Museum’s most treasured fossils, led by NYSM Director of Research and Collections and Curator of Vertebrate Paleontology,...
John Brown in New York: The Man, His family, and the Adirondack Landscape with Author Sandra Weber
April 12, 2026
2 pm
- Huxley Theater
New York State Museum Homeschool Day
April 15, 2026
11 am–3 pm
- All Museum Galleries
Enjoy a day of hands-on learning at the New York State Museum on Homeschool Day! Join scientists, historians, and educators for talks and activities ranging from mineralogy to the rich history of New York. Local community partners will be availabl...
“Fear Not, We Come!”: A Timeline of Firefighting with Brad Utter
April 24, 2026
12 pm
- New York Metropolis Hall
The Librarians Documentary Screening and Discussion | The New York State Museum
April 25, 2026
2 - 5 pm
- Huxley Theater
From Oscar-nominated Director and Producer Kim A. Snyder ("Death By Numbers," “Newtown,” “Us Kids”) and Executive Producer Sarah Jessica Parker, “The Librarians” takes viewers from Texas to Florida and beyond, where local libraries have become une...
The Continuing Revolution: Two and a Half Centuries of Social Change in New York
April 26, 2026
2 - 3:30 pm
- Huxley Theater
Be part of the conversation as we explore how the fight for freedom and equality didn’t end with the American Revolution—it evolved. As we commemorate the 250th anniversary of American independence, this engaging panel invites you to discover how ...
History & Hops: Unearthing Early American Lives
April 30, 2026
6-7 pm
- Off-Site
Grab a drink and join Barry Dale, CRSP Principal Investigator, for a relaxed and engaging evening exploring how archaeology brings the past to life.Centered on the excavation of a Westchester County estate owned by a surgeon who once served on Geo...
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