
New York State Museum
- Empire State Plaza, 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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Amenities
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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
Apr 21
February 1, 2018 - June 17, 2018
Apr 21Recurring weekly on Sunday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday until May 12, 2019
Apr 21Recurring weekly on Sunday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday until August 31, 2018
Apr 21Recurring weekly on Sunday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday until May 13, 2018
Apr 28April 28, 2018 - October 5, 2018
May 06May 6, 2018
Jun 21June 21, 2018