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Albany’s New York State Museum and Historic Carousel educate visitors on New York’s historic achievements within the arts and science. The museum was founded in 1836 and as such, is America’s oldest state museum. Collections include specimens from the fields of archeology, biology, geology, and paleontology.
History collections include items of social, political and cultural significance.
A Native American Ethnography collection focuses on Native American art of New York.
The museum is home to over 16 million scientific and 1 million cultural artifacts. 100,000 square feet of gallery space hosts temporary and long-term installations. Educational programs for all ages are designed for students, families and adults.
222 Madison Ave, Albany, NY 12230, Phone: 518-474-5877
Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
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