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New York State Museum Homeschool Day

April 15, 2026

11 am–3 pm
All Museum Galleries

Free

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 available to provide learning resources and to contribute activities about our local history.   

Registration Encouraged:

Call or email the Museum Group Registration Office:
(518) 474-5843
groupreg@nysed.gov

Event Highlights

Gallery Tours:

  • Tour Fashion and Faith: Hats of the Great Migration with Dr. Jennifer Lemak  
  • Learn about the minerals of NY State with Dr. Joseph Gonzalez

Community Partners:

  • Capital District Council for the Social Studies and the New York Newspapers Foundation  
  • WMHT Public Media 
  • NYS Library Youth Services 
  • Talking Book and Braille Library  
  • NYS Archives Partnership Trust 
  • Hart Cluett Museum 
  • Historic Cherry Hill 
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