The State Museum is proud to share a master plan for the renovation of the Museum's galleries. The master plan calls for 35,000 square feet of new...
Exhibitions
Through April 28, 2019
Through December 31, 2019
Through March 31, 2019
Through May 05, 2020
Through October 20, 2019
Events, News & Announcements
Rock & Fossil Fun Fair
Saturday, February 16 - Sunday February 17 (free)
Join us for two days of "rockin'" activities fit for the entire family. Featuring minerals and fossils and scientific puzzles, this pageant of paleontology is not to be missed!
School's Out / Museum's In
February 16-17, and February 19-22
From paper crafts to lab experiments and exhibit tours galore, there will be plenty of programs on hand to keep the entire family engaged and entertained!
26th Annual James Campbell Memorial Gem, Mineral, & Fossil Show & Sale
Saturday, February 23 - Sunday, February 24
$5/Adult (cash only). Children 12 and under free
Vendors from throughout the Northeast display and sell gems, jewelry, minerals, lapidary equipment, fossils, and much more!
Brain Food for the Curious: Short Talks at Lunchtime
October 2018 - March 2019
Join us select Tuesdays each month as our museum scientists, curators and historians discuss fascinating facts, riveting research, and captivating curiosities!
A New York Minute In History
This new podcast series provides a rich audio experience that explores the story of New York State and the unique tales of New Yorkers.
Ice Ages
This long-term exhibition explores both the landscape and animals of the Pleistocene, or Ice Ages, of New York.
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