New York State Museum
History Museum · Albany, New York
Founded in 1836 and therefore THE OLDEST AND LARGEST STATE MUSEUM IN THE UNITED STATES, occupying the southern end of the Empire State Plaza since 1976 with roughly 15 million objects behind the galleries. It is FREE, it holds the state's 9/11 collection including a recovered fire truck, and it has one of the great working carousels on its top floor.
222 Madison Avenue, Albany, New York, 12230, United States
FREE — there is no admission charge at any time. Generally open Tuesday to Sunday, roughly 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., ⚠ CLOSED MONDAYS and on some state holidays. The carousel on the fourth floor carries a small per-ride charge. Government-building security screening applies at the Empire State Plaza entrances. ⚠ HOURS AND CLOSED DAYS WERE NOT VERIFIED FOR THIS FILE — confirm on nysm.nysed.gov.
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