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Meet the Scientist: Dr. Andrew Clift
Today · 12:00 PM
Join Dr. Andrew Clift, Curator of Bedrock Core at the New York State Museum, to explore what lies beneath our feet-and how it connects to our future!
New York State Museum, 222 Madison Avenue Albany/Capital Region, NY 12230
Gallery Talk: "Blue & Gray Water": The Port of New York in the American Civil War
Sat, Sep 5 · 1:00 PM
Step into the bustling world of Civil War-era New York Harbor during this gallery talk with museum educator Tyler Warman, where commerce, industry, politics, and war collided.
New York State Museum, 222 Madison Avenue Albany/Capital Region, NY 12230
STEAM Sunday: Dino Bots on the Move!
Sun, Sep 6 · 11:00 AM
During this hands-on STEAM Sunday, elementary-aged learners and their families will use programmable Ozobot robots and dinosaurs to create colorful routes and watch their dino-bots come to life.
New York State Museum, 222 Madison Avenue Albany/Capital Region, NY 12230
Dinosaur Tuesdays
Tue, Sep 8 · 12:00 PM
Join us select Tuesdays in September for a special dinosaur documentary screening series.
New York State Museum, 222 Madison Avenue Albany/Capital Region, NY 12230
Witness to 9/11: An Evening with Photojournalists Todd Maisel and David Handschuh
Wed, Sep 9 · 6:00 PM
Join the New York State Museum for a special evening exploring the stories behind Witness to 9/11, the Museum's newest exhibition.
New York State Museum, 222 Madison Avenue Albany/Capital Region, NY 12230
American Stories Curator Talk: The Power of Stories
Fri, Sep 11 · 9:30 AM
American Stories Curator Talks Spend a morning with our curators exploring Norman Rockwell Museum's expansive and thought-provoking exhibition commemorating 250 years of America.
Norman Rockwell Museum, 9 Glendale Rd / Rte 183 Stockbridge, MA 01262
The World Trade Center: Rescue, Recovery, Response Gallery Tour
Fri, Sep 11 · 1:00 PM
Join Aaron Noble, Senior Historian of Military and Political History at the New York State Museum, for a special gallery tour reflecting on the 25th anniversary of September 11, 2001.
New York State Museum, 222 Madison Avenue Albany, NY 12230
Ecstatic Movement Class - Rescheduled Date
Fri, Sep 11 · 7:00 PM
Join Shaker Heritage for this beginner friendly ecstatic movement class to celebrate the Shakers 250th!
Shaker Heritage Society, 25 Meeting House Rd. Albany, NY 12211
2026 Harvest Craft Fair
Sat, Sep 12 until Sun, Sep 13 · 10:00 AM
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Our annual Harvest Craft Fair, which features over 75 vendors, a petting zoo, sheep shearing, hands on activities, live music, local food, and so much more!
Shaker Heritage Society, 25 Meeting House Rd. Albany, NY 12211
Sadako's Crane: An Origami Activity of Remembrance
Sat, Sep 12 · 10:30 AM
Visitors are invited to learn about Sadako's story and create their own origami crane as a meaningful tribute. This family-friendly activity offers an opportunity for reflection and connection.
New York State Museum, 222 Madison Avenue Albany, NY 12230
The World Trade Center: Rescue, Recovery, Response Gallery Tour
Sun, Sep 13 · 12:30 PM
Join Aaron Noble, Senior Historian of Military and Political History at the New York State Museum, for a special gallery tour reflecting on September 11, 2001.
New York State Museum, 222 Madison Avenue Albany, NY 12230
Drawing the Birds of New York: A Fuertes Scavenger Hunt & Sketching Adventure
Tue, Sep 15 · 12:00 PM
Families and visitors are invited to discover Fuertes' remarkable bird illustrations through a fun, self-guided scavenger hunt, then put their own observational skills to work with an art activity.
New York State Museum, 222 Madison Avenue Albany, NY 12230
The Secret Lives of Things: How Archaeologists Read the Stories Artifacts Tell
Fri, Sep 18 · 12:00 PM
Join James Scott Cardinal of the New York State Museum's Cultural Resource Survey Program for a discussion on how archaeologists interpret artifacts.
New York State Museum, 222 Madison Avenue Albany, NY 12230
Canine Courage: The Search and Rescue Dogs of September 11
Sat, Sep 19 · 10:30 AM
Join museum educator Kate Ting for a family-friendly program exploring the incredible work of the search and rescue dogs who assisted during the aftermath of September 11, 2001.
New York State Museum, 222 Madison Avenue Albany, NY 12230
Journey Through Time: Cohoes Mastodon Gallery Tour
Sun, Sep 20 · 12:00 PM
Join us for a fascinating 30-minute gallery tour of the Cohoes Mastodon, one of the New York State Museum's most treasured fossils.
New York State Museum, 222 Madison Avenue Albany, NY 12230