New York State Museum
- 222 Madison Ave., 222 Madison Avenue, Empire State Plaza Albany, NY 12230
- Downtown Area
- Phone: (518) 474-5877
- Fax: (518) 486-3696
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Overview
The New York State Museum in Downtown Albany explores the cultural and natural history of New York State. The Museum features a variety of history, science and art exhibitions. Within the main exhibit halls are popular long-standing favorites, including Adirondack Wilderness, Birds of New York, Beneath the City: Albany Archeology, Black Capital: Harlem in the 20s, The Cohoes Mastodon, Fire Engine Hall, Minerals of New York, Native Peoples of New York, and The World Trade Center: Rescue, Recovery, Response. There’s also a working full-sized carousel on the 4th floor of the Museum.
The Museum is free; donations are accepted. Open Tuesday through Sunday from 9:30 am - 5:00 pm. Closed Mondays, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day, and New Year’s Day. Visit us at www.nysm.nysed.gov or call (518) 474-5877 for more information. -
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- Monday Hours: Closed
- Tuesday Hours: 9:30am-5:00pm
- Wednesday Hours: 9:30am-5:00pm
- Thursday Hours: 9:30am-5:00pm
- Friday Hours: 9:30am-5:00pm
- Saturday Hours: 9:30am-5:00pm
- Sunday Hours: 9:30am-5:00pm
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- Admission Fee: Free; Donations accepted
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Meeting Facilities
- Theatre Capacity 420
- Banquet Capacity 300
- Number of Rooms 7
Carroll Huxley Theatre
- Theater Capacity: 210
Clark Auditorium
- Theater Capacity: 420
Meeting Room
- Classroom Capacity: 60
Student Center
- Banquet Capacity: 150
Terrace
- Banquet Capacity: 300
Members Lounge
- Classroom Capacity: 20
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Events
Oct 18
October 18, 2024
Oct 20October 20, 2024
Nov 10November 10, 2024