NEW YORK STATE MUSEUM

ALBANY, NY

The New York State Museum in Albany NY is an educational and cultural institution dedicated to telling the story of New York's history. Founded in 1836, the museum is housed in a state-of-the-art building built in 1976. It is the oldest and largest state museum in the nation and the only museum dedicated solely to the history of New York.

The museum offers a variety of permanent and temporary exhibitions. The permanent exhibitions examine the history of New York from the Native Americans to the present day. Highlights include a display of artworks by New York artists, a collection of objects related to the state's history and culture, and a range of interactive exhibits.

Temporary exhibitions focus on themes such as the Hudson River, the Iroquois, the Civil War, and the 19th century. These exhibitions feature artifacts, photographs, and interactive displays.

The museum also has a research library and archive, which holds over 5 million items, including books, documents, photographs, and other materials related to the state's history. The library is open to the public for research and study.

The New York State Museum is open seven days a week and admission is free. Special programs and events are offered throughout the year. The museum also has a gift shop and cafe where visitors can purchase souvenirs and snacks.

NEW YORK STATE MUSEUM is a Uncategorized or General Museum in ALBANY NY. US MID #8403600204

The museum is classed as GMU (Uncategorized or General Museums). It comes under American Alliance of Museums (AAM) region: Mid-Atlantic (District of Columbia, Delaware, Maryland, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania).

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NEW YORK STATE MUSEUM
3099 CULTURAL EDUCATION CENTER
ALBANY
NY
12230

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