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Jump aboard the trolley and let your imagination run wild. The trolley route is mapped from Saratoga to Albany, but we've met travelers going to places such as Vermont, Miami or even Africa. With
Come and visit many examples of fire apparatus of all times from the 18th, 19th and 20th century all with a history of service in New York.
Places everyone! Bring your imagination and stories to life in the Little Theatre.
Imagine yourself as child in 1885 in the "attic" with original architecture. You can play with replica wooden toys, pretend to cook food in the fireplace, have a tea party and so much more!
This majestic and pristine region has and continues to be transformed by the interaction of nature and people.
Scientists and historians are working behind the scenes at the State Museum making new discoveries in New York's natural and human history.
Explore New York's cultural history and natural landscapes from the last Ice Age 12,000 years ago to present day ethnology.
The Governor's Collection is a collaborative effort between the New York State Museum and Native American communities to create a collection of contemporary crafts representing the living culture
This celebrated American community is portrayed in this exhibition regarding the rich and diverse culture of Harlem in the 1920s.
Pretend to be a bank teller, create and answer your own math problems, and use the abacus to count your money.
Ever wonder what it looks like inside the walls of your house? Check out this exhibit and see for yourself! While you're here, practice your own building skills using blocks, legos, and tools.
This exhibition commemorates the 100th anniversary of the publication of 'Birds of New York', one of the most popular books issued in the State Museum's history. The exhibition features
'Windows' highlights all regions of New York State from Niagara Falls to Coney Island and reveals many of the fascinating stories that make New York unique.
This full-sized carousel was made between 1912 and 1916 by the Herschell-Spillman Company of North Tonawanda, New York, one of the leading manufacturers of carousels in America.
Slide down the pole in the fire house, put on a real firefighters coat, jump onto the fire truck and you're off. It's your turn to save the day!
This history of New York City and its environs is traced as the natural harbor transforms into a bustling port, open spaces into canyons of skyscrapers and a wilderness into a world city.
'The World Trade Center: Rescue, Recovery, Response' tells the history of the World Trade Center, the September 11 attacks, the rescue efforts, the evidence recovery operation at the Fresh K
Take a step back in time into Happy's Diner. Experience a Saratoga diner from the 1950s where you can serve and "eat" your own creations. Follow the food pyramid on the wall to create a
Finally a school house where learning always involves fun! Create your own moving sculpture, brush up on the colors of the rainbow, and put together magnetic masterpieces.
See New York when dinosaurs were in their heyday.
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