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New York State Museum

Address: 
222 Madison Ave
Albany , NY , 12230
Phone: 518-474-5877
42° 38' 54.006" N, 73° 45' 42.1524" W
Contact name: 
Kathleen Morehouse
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The New York State Museum is a center of art, science, and history dedicated to exploring the human and natural history of the state. Established in 1836, it is the oldest and largest state museum in the country. From its beginning, the Museum has been home to some of the nation’s leading scientists, including the founders of American paleontology, ethnology, botany and mycology. Its collections rank among the finest in many fields and total more than 16 million scientific specimens and one million cultural objects.

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After-school is a busy time of day at the New York State Museum! On average, 40 young people, ages 8-18, converge on the Museum from a variety of Albany City schools. For more info. on the After-School programs, contact nysmafterschool@nysed.gov

Location: 
New York State Museum, 222 Madison Ave, Albany, NY 12230, United States
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Museum Storytime Adventures

Dates: 
07/01/2026
07/08/2026
07/15/2026
Time: 
10:30AM

Location: 
New York State Museum, 222 Madison Ave, Albany, NY 12230, United States
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Archives Jr Investigation Station

Dates: 
07/02/2026
07/09/2026
07/16/2026
Time: 
10:30AM

Location: 
New York State Museum, 222 Madison Ave, Albany, NY 12230, United States
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Spying in the American Revolution

Dates: 
07/03/2026
Time: 
12:00PM

Location: 
New York State Museum, 222 Madison Ave, Albany, NY 12230, United States
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Location: 
New York State Museum, 222 Madison Ave, Albany, NY 12230, United States
See map: Google Maps

Location: 
New York State Museum, 222 Madison Ave, Albany, NY 12230, United States
See map: Google Maps

Scoops of Fun: A Sweet Summer Craft for Kids

Dates: 
07/19/2026
Time: 
10:30AM - 12:00PM

Location: 
New York State Museum, 222 Madison Ave, Albany, NY 12230, United States
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Location: 
New York State Museum, 222 Madison Ave, Albany, NY 12230, United States
See map: Google Maps