Fashion and Faith: Hats of the Great Migration - Gallery Talk with Dr. Jennifer Lemak
February 13, 2026
12 pm
- West Hall
Join Dr. Jennifer Lemak, Chief Curator of History, for an engaging gallery talk on Fashion and Faith: Hats of the Great Migration. Explore how the hats worn in Black churches during the Great Migration were more than fashion—they were symbols of f...
Lunar New Year Celebration: Storytime, Tour, and Craft at the Museum
February 15, 2026
10 am - 12 pm
- New York Metropolis Hall
Lunar New Year Celebration: Storytime, Tour, and Craft at the Museum
February 17, 2026
10 am - 12 pm
- New York Metropolis Hall
Dinosaur Train Adventure: Ice Age Exploration!
February 18, 2026
9:30 am - 12 pm
- South Lobby
All aboard the Dinosaur Train for a frosty adventure! Join us for a fun-filled day with WMHT and the New York State Museum as we dive into the Ice Age, following Mr. Conductor’s journey to find a Mastodon in the Cenozoic. Explore our real Mastodon...
Rhythms of the Diaspora: Drumming and Dance with Jordan Taylor Hill
February 19, 2026
11 am - 1 pm
- Adirondack Hall
Outcasts: Mary Banning’s World of Mushrooms—A Gallery Tour with a Museum Educator
February 20, 2026
1 pm
- South Lobby
Join a New York State Museum Educator for a fun and interactive walk-through Outcasts: Mary Banning’s World of Mushrooms. Together we’ll explore the colorful mushroom illustrations of Mary Elizabeth Banning, learn about her adventurous spirit, and...
History & Hops: Fire, Ice, and Fierce Competition—19th Century Fire Engine Showdowns
February 26, 2026
6-7 pm
- Off-Site
Shaker Day: Celebrating 250 Years of Ann Lee in the Capital Region
February 28, 2026
10 am - 2 pm
- All Museum Galleries
St. Patrick's Day Celebration: Traditional Irish Music with Toss the Feathers
March 15, 2026
11 am - 12:30 pm
- Adirondack Hall
Special Screening: Floating Ideas: How the Erie Canal Helped Shape America
March 29, 2026
12 pm
- Huxley Theater
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