Explore New York’s African American history with the Power of Homestead exhibit, special programs, and a variety of educational resources from the NYSM and beyond.

Explore this collection of documents, photos, and V-mail letters highlighting the service of Private Fred Thomas and the experiences of his wife, Josie, on the WWII Home Front, offering a unique glimpse into the life of an African American serviceman during the war.

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On View Through March 2, 2025
We're celebrating the Year of the Snake with updates to the Tuck High exhibit and a special showcase of artwork and Lunar New Year traditions.

Learn more about the recent discovery and excavation of a mastodon jaw and teeth in Orange County, NY, and how it will help shed light on New York's Ice Age past.

Explore the blazing history of firefighting innovation, from colonial times to the mid-20th century in the new exhibit feature, "Fear Not, We Come!"

On View Through March 30, 2025
The Little Brown Jug exhibition showcases contemporary pottery inspired by 19th-century stoneware, featuring historic Albany slip glaze rich in upstate New York heritage.

Discover the story behind the delicate origami crane created in 1955 by Sadako Sasaki, a twelve-year-old Japanese victim of the atomic bombing of Hiroshima, Japan.

Canine Contrasts: Unraveling Wolves and Coyotes in New York unravels the story behind a recent mistaken identity and takes a deep dive into the biology and history of these canine cousins.