New York State Museum
Museum · Albany ·

New York State Museum

Museum · Albany ·

NY natural & cultural history museum, 9/11 exhibit, carousel

free admission
geological exhibits
paleological exhibits
historical artifacts
african american exhibit
mushroom display
free parking
wheelchair accessible
New York State Museum by null
New York State Museum by null
New York State Museum by null
New York State Museum by null
New York State Museum by null
New York State Museum by null
New York State Museum by null
New York State Museum by null
New York State Museum by null
New York State Museum by null
New York State Museum by null
New York State Museum by null
New York State Museum by null
New York State Museum by null
New York State Museum by null
New York State Museum by null
New York State Museum by null
New York State Museum by null
New York State Museum by null
New York State Museum by null

Information

222 Madison Ave, Albany, NY 12230 Get directions

Restroom
Paid street parking
Free Wi-Fi
Wheelchair accessible entrance
Wheelchair accessible parking lot

Information

Static Map

222 Madison Ave, Albany, NY 12230 Get directions

+1 518 474 5877
nysm.nysed.gov
@nysmuseum
𝕏
@nysmuseum

Features

•Restroom
•Paid street parking
•Free Wi-Fi
•Wheelchair accessible entrance
•Wheelchair accessible parking lot
•Wheelchair accessible restroom

Last updated

Jan 28, 2026

Powered By

You might also like

Terms of Use • Privacy Policy • Cookie Policy
 © 2026 Postcard Technologies, Inc.

Karen D.

Google
State museum is free and fabulous! Extremely deceiving when first entering. It is 3-4X the size I expected. The 9-11 exhibit was powerful, and our favorite. Completely worth your setting aside an hour or two to visit. It was wonderful.

Markee C.

Google
I enjoyed every minute of this museum. Took about 3 hours to really go through the first floor and experience each exhibit. I really appreciated the Mary Bannings Mushroom display. To top it off the experience was free ✨💫

Elliott W.

Google
I have visited this museum on several occasions. About 3 and enjoyed it every time. I visited by myself and twice with my wife. The first was just out of curiosity. My wife's family lives in Albany so while renting a airbnb we stopped by this museum. No long lines but inside there were a great deal of people. There is a sesame place exhibit and a African American exhibit detailing life throughout the 20th century. There is also a 911 exhibit that is hard to watch with actual fire trucks from the attacks damaged and all. I didn't realize this museum existed. I don't believe I finished the exploration after 3 times .it's free and worth the trip.

Roger M.

Google
The New York State Museum is wonderful. It is filled with a wide variety of historical artifacts that there must be something there for every interest. The 9/11 display brings that tragic day to life. We went there to hear historian John Garrison Marks discuss his upcoming book, ‘’His Will Be Done’ about George Washington and slavery.

priscilla P.

Google
I love the carousel ride on the 4th floor. Open from 11am to 4pm, except Mondays (closed). The ride is available every half hour, so arrive a few minutes early. It is worth the wait.... loved it. The 9/11 remembrance section is very poignant and brings back memories from that time.

Kimberly P.

Google
Was absolutely amazing! So many interesting things to see and read! Even the kids loved it! Especially the functioning rideable carousel.

Joseph O

Google
Parking was free on weekend. Spent about 1.5 hours in the museum - could have spent more time. Admission was free. Interesting exhibits.

L.A. Berry (She Rocks & R.

Google
Free admission and finest geological and paleological exhibits outside of NYC. An especially peaceful gem to visit during weekdays once school starts xo. As a professional writer for Rock & Gem Magazine, I have found the museum and its staff to be kind, helpful resources always