Become a Museum Collections Detective
Step behind the scenes and discover how the New York State Museum keeps track of millions of objects in its collections!
When and Where
Date and Time
Friday, Aug 21, 2026
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Address
New York State Museum,
222 Madison Avenue
Albany/Capital Region,
NY
12230
Cost
FREE ADMISSION
About this event
What happens to an artifact or specimen before it ever makes it into an exhibit or gets used for research? Step behind the scenes and discover how the New York State Museum keeps track of millions of objects in its collections. Meet the Ryan Whitehouse, Collections Database Manager, and Mehna Reach, Museum Registrar, to explore the fascinating work of identifying, documenting, preserving, and tracking museum collections.
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