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ALBANY, NY – “Spring is Near” is the theme of the next Family Fun Weekend, Sun., March 22 at the New York State Museum. The Family Fun Weekend takes place from 1- 4 p.m. Activities, which are free of charge, are held in an around Adirondack Hall, on the Museum’s first floor. This month events take place on Sunday only because the Museum will be closed on Sat., March 21 for maintenance work that requires a power shutdown.

Young people can work at the coloring table and paint and take home a plaster flower to use as a magnet. They will also get a packet filled with ideas for planting and caring for their gardens.

Family Fun Weekends offer theme-based family activities on the third weekend of the month. The New York State Museum, established in 1836, is a program of the New York State Education Department. Located at the Empire State Plaza on Madison Avenue in Albany, the Museum is open daily from 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. except on Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year's Day. Admission is free and the Museum is fully accessible.

Further information about Museum programs and events can be obtained by calling (518)474-5877 or visiting the museum website at www.nysm.nysed.gov.

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