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New York State Museum

New York State Museum
222 Madison Avenue
518-474-5877

The New York State Museum serves the lifelong educational needs of New Yorkers and visitors through its collections, exhibitions, scholarship, programs, media and publications in science, history, anthropology, and art. The Museum explores and expresses New York State’s significant natural and cultural diversity, past and present.


Upcoming Events at New York State Museum

Exhibition - Margery Ryerson: Art is Contagious

Sunday, Dec 22, 2024 from 9:30am to 5:00pm
Albany, NY
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Exhibition - Margery Ryerson: Art is Contagious

Tuesday, Dec 24, 2024 from 9:30am to 5:00pm
Albany, NY
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Exhibition - Margery Ryerson: Art is Contagious

Thursday, Dec 26, 2024 from 9:30am to 5:00pm
Albany, NY
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Annual Capital Kwanzaa Celebration

Thursday, Dec 26, 2024 from 4:00pm to 8:00pm
Albany, NY
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Exhibition - Margery Ryerson: Art is Contagious

Friday, Dec 27, 2024 from 9:30am to 5:00pm
Albany, NY
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Exhibition - Margery Ryerson: Art is Contagious

Saturday, Dec 28, 2024 from 9:30am to 5:00pm
Albany, NY
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Harambee! Songs and Stories for Kwanzaa

Saturday, Dec 28, 2024 at 11:00am
Albany, NY
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Exhibition - Margery Ryerson: Art is Contagious

Sunday, Dec 29, 2024 from 9:30am to 5:00pm
Albany, NY
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Lanterns of Wonder: A Magic Lantern Showcase

Sunday, Dec 29, 2024 from 11:00am to 3:00pm
Albany, NY
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Exhibition - Margery Ryerson: Art is Contagious

Tuesday, Dec 31, 2024 from 9:30am to 5:00pm
Albany, NY
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New Year’s Midday Celebration

Tuesday, Dec 31, 2024 from 12:00pm to 3:00pm
Albany, NY
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New Year’s Midday Celebration

Exhibition - Margery Ryerson: Art is Contagious

Thursday, Jan 2, 2025 from 9:30am to 5:00pm
Albany, NY
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Exhibition - Margery Ryerson: Art is Contagious

Friday, Jan 3, 2025 from 9:30am to 5:00pm
Albany, NY
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Exhibition - Margery Ryerson: Art is Contagious

Saturday, Jan 4, 2025 from 9:30am to 5:00pm
Albany, NY
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Exhibition - Margery Ryerson: Art is Contagious

Sunday, Jan 5, 2025 from 9:30am to 5:00pm
Albany, NY
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Recent News

New York State Museum Opens Exhibition ‘Margery Ryerson: Art is Contagious’ from November 23, 2024 – September 7, 2025

The New York State Education Department is delighted to announce the opening of a new exhibition, Margery Ryerson: Art is Contagious, now open for public viewing at the New York State Museum. This landmark exhibition features more than 80…

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New York State Museum Celebrates Sesame Street Andreading Rainbow With Family-Friendly Events

November 10 Birthday Party Will Honor the 55th Anniversary of Sesame Street with Carousel Rides and Themed Activities November 30 Reading Rainbow Event Will Include Story Time, Crafts, and Screening of Butterfly in the Sky The New York…

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New York State Museum Announces Public Programs for June 2024

June is LGBTQ+ Pride Month The New York State Museum announces its upcoming programming for June, offering educational opportunities for New Yorkers of all ages. Through special programs, including events, lectures, exhibits, and a host of…

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New York State Museum Celebrates Women's History Month by Honoring Women's Contributions To State History With Special Programs,Events And Exhibits

NEW YORK STATE MUSEUM CELEBRATES WOMEN'S HISTORY MONTH BY HONORING WOMEN'S CONTRIBUTIONS TO STATE HISTORY WITH SPECIAL PROGRAMS, EVENTS AND EXHIBITS Family History Day to be Held on Sunday, March 10 To commemorate Women’s History Month,…

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New York State Museum Celebrates Women’s History Month With Unveiling Of Women’s Rights Pioneers Central Park Monument Model

The New York State Museum, in partnership with Monumental Women and in observance of Women’s History Month, will host a donation ceremony to debut the Women’s Rights Pioneers Central Park Monument model at 1:00 p.m. on Wednesday, March…

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