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'Out of This World' features five artists whose work transcends the terrestrial.
In 1929, after eight years in Europe, photographer Berenice Abbott (1898-1991) returned to New York City. She was inspired by the dramatic transformation of the city. New construction was everywhere,
Excavated in 1866, the conserved and reassembled Cohoes mastodont is a magnificent specimen.
See New York when dinosaurs were in their heyday.
'Windows' highlights all regions of New York State from Niagara Falls to Coney Island and reveals many of the fascinating stories that make New York unique.
Two worlds collided in 1609 when Henry Hudson and the Dutch sailed up the "great river" and met the Native People of New York. This exhibition introduces visitors to information about Henry
This full-sized carousel was made between 1912 and 1916 by the Herschell-Spillman Company of North Tonawanda, New York, one of the leading manufacturers of carousels in America.
Scientists and historians are working behind the scenes at the State Museum making new discoveries in New York's natural and human history.
The Governor's Collection is a collaborative effort between the New York State Museum and Native American communities to create a collection of contemporary crafts representing the living culture
This majestic and pristine region has and continues to be transformed by the interaction of nature and people.
This history of New York City and its environs is traced as the natural harbor transforms into a bustling port, open spaces into canyons of skyscrapers and a wilderness into a world city.
Come and visit many examples of fire apparatus of all times from the 18th, 19th and 20th century all with a history of service in New York.
Explore New York's cultural history and natural landscapes from the last Ice Age 12,000 years ago to present day ethnology.
'The World Trade Center: Rescue, Recovery, Response' tells the history of the World Trade Center, the September 11 attacks, the rescue efforts, the evidence recovery operation at the Fresh K
This celebrated American community is portrayed in this exhibition regarding the rich and diverse culture of Harlem in the 1920s.
See over 170 species of New York birds displayed in their environmental settings.
This spectacular exhibit located within Adirondack Wilderness Hall showcases a fraction of the State Museum's enormous mineral collection.
This model represents the area around the Rensselaer Technology Park, highlighting various features of the local landscape. Drawers beneath the table contain artifacts for hands-on exploration.
This exhibit examines the origins and biodiversity of the Hudson River, from its source in the Adirondacks to it's terminus at the Atlantic Ocean. Visitors will learn about the many animals and p
Children can learn about electricity by following some simulated power lines as they travel between sources and outlets.
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