Staten Island Museum
Founded in 1881, the Staten Island Museum is the place to explore the dynamic connection between natural science, art and history, especially for thinkers, doers and the curious who are seeking diverse and engaging experiences in a unique historic setting.
1000 Richmond Terrace Staten Island , NY 10301 United States
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This incredible triple-landmarked building is now showing an exquisite representation of the island 's unique history in paintings . "Staten Island Seen" includes this stunning Jasper Cropsey landscape:
Surprisingly fun. I learnt a lot about rocks and fossils that weren't found in Staten Island. Also cicadas . Lots of cicadas .
A "mini-Smithsonian" with art , science, and local history. Just two blocks from the Staten Island Ferry , it hosts an exhibit on the famous boat's first 100 years of service.
Special features here include the Hall of Natural Science's Cabinet of Curiosities, home to bizarre wonders of nature (such as a four-legged chicken preserved in a jar and glow-in-the-dark rocks). Read more
A great museum and must see for anyone interested in history and great local artists shows! Highly recommended!
In the Wall of Insects exhibit butterflies, cicadas and beetles from the permanent collection burst with colors and different shapes. Read more
This museum features rotating temporary exhibitions , as well as exhibitions on the Staten Island Ferry . Recommended admission is just $3.
Really great ferry exhibit . Totally worth the time.
You can touch a meteorite!
Remember the Mastodon!
# price: $2, eniors/students $1# phone: (718) 727-1135# fax: (718) 273-5683# hours: Sun.–Fri. noon–5pm; Sat. 10am–5pm via @selective_guru
More than you expect.
Great family fun day!
Free admission for Second Saturday attendees at this popular spot right across from the ferry .
Check out the glowing UV rocks hidden behind a black curtain in the corner
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I really enjoy visiting this historic town. The museum is interesting, the houses are amazingly restored and I'll be coming back again! - Debbie Lee
What a wonderful museum. A must see for any New Yorker on Staten Island - noel hidalgo
Tasty & affordable lunch available downstairs. Salads are delicious. - Melanie
I love this park, very calm and without tourists whatsoever. The chinese garden is amazing! Perfect for a lazy Sunday - Anastasia Enot
Great ball park. Beautiful view and really accessible from the ferry. - James C
Don't miss the view of Manhattan through the memorial's two parts - Luis Zambrano
Category Arts and Entertainment » Museum » History Museum
Place United States » New York » Staten Island