History & Hops: Fire, Ice, and Fierce Competition—19th Century Fire Engine Showdowns
February 26, 2026
6-7 pm
- Off-Site
Raise a pint and step back in time with Senior Historian and Curator Brad Utter as we explore the high-stakes world of 19th-century fire engine trials! Hear the stories behind two legendary and controversial competitions that had crowds cheering, ...
Shaker Day: Celebrating 250 Years of Ann Lee in the Capital Region
February 28, 2026
10 am - 2 pm
- All Museum Galleries
Special Screening: Trailblaze a Path Through History: Central New York
March 10, 2026
12 pm
- Huxley Theater
Her Legacy in Their Hands: Shaker Women and the Making of the Museum’s Collection
March 13, 2026
12 pm
- Huxley Theater
St. Patrick's Day Celebration: Traditional Irish Music with Toss the Feathers
March 15, 2026
11 am - 12:30 pm
- Adirondack Hall
Women of Science at the New York State Museum
March 21, 2026
10 am - 2 pm
- All Museum Galleries
Join us for Women of Science, a free, family-friendly event celebrating female scientists and their contributions to a wide range of scientific fields. Visitors of all ages will have the opportunity to meet inspiring women scientists from the New ...
Revolutionary Women: Lady Johnson, Angelica Schuyler, and the Politics of Loyalty
March 28, 2026
- Huxley Theater
Special Screening: Floating Ideas: How the Erie Canal Helped Shape America
March 29, 2026
12 pm
- Huxley Theater
Revolutionary Crossroads: Albany’s Strategic Role in the Fight for Independence
March 29, 2026
2 pm
- Huxley Theater
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