New York State Museum
The New York State Museum is a research-backed institution in Albany, New York, United States. It was established in 1836. A drive of 0.4 mi reaches MVP Arena.
A museum inside Albany
Winters are cold
January nights drop to 16°, with about 59" of snow a year. When to go ↓
You can stay in Albany
New York State Museum is inside Albany, which has 36 places to stay, so you won’t need a base farther out. Where to stay ↓
Established in 1836
New York State Museum dates from 1836. About ↓
Best months: May, Jun, Jul, Aug and Sep
May, June, July, August and September are the mild months, with highs of 71–83°. When to go ↓
An airport 7 miles away
Albany (ALB) has airline service, about 7 miles from New York State Museum.
Written from NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Overture places to stay, Census town figures, Wikidata and Wikipedia.
A month-by-month look
A visit to New York State Museum can follow the seasons below.
New York State Museum
The New York State Museum is a research-backed institution in Albany, New York, United States. It is located on Madison Avenue, attached to the south side of the Empire State Plaza, facing onto the plaza and towards the New York State Capitol. The museum houses art, artifacts (prehistoric and historic), and ecofacts that reflect New York’s cultural, natural, and geological development. Operated by the New York State Education Department's Office of Cultural Education, it is the oldest and largest state museum in the US. Formerly located in the State Education Building, the museum now occupies the first four floors of the Cultural Education Center, a ten-story, 1,500,000-square-foot (140,000 m2) building that also houses the New York State Archives and New York State Library.
- Type
- Museum
- Established
- 1836
- Wikipedia readers
- 5.8K a year
Where to base yourself for New York State Museum
Rooms are nearest in Albany (36) and Colonie (61).
Compare 8 towns
| Town | From New York State Museum | Drive | Places to stay | People | Typical home | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Albany | in town | — | 36 31 hotels · 1 motel · 3 inns & B&Bs · 1 lodge or cabins | 101,698 | $235K | D |
| Colonie | 7 mi north | 10 min | 61 46 hotels · 11 motels · 3 inns & B&Bs · 1 lodge or cabins | 86,837 | $323K | C− |
| Troy | 8 mi northeast | 10 min | 12 9 hotels · 2 inns & B&Bs · 1 lodge or cabins | 50,912 | $207K | D |
| East Greenbush | 4 mi southeast | 5 min | 9 5 hotels · 2 motels · 2 lodges & cabins | 16,561 | $292K | B− |
| Colonie | 6 mi northwest | 10 min | 10 8 hotels · 2 motels | 7,679 | $285K | — |
| Schenectady | 14 mi northwest | 20 min | 20 13 hotels · 4 motels · 2 inns & B&Bs · 1 campground | 69,471 | $169K | D |
| Bethlehem | 6 mi southwest | 10 min | 5 5 hotels | 35,684 | $370K | B+ |
| Guilderland | 11 mi west | 15 min | 8 7 hotels · 1 campground | 38,216 | $357K | B− |
Getting there
Nearest airports with airline service
What else is near New York State Museum
Within 60 miles you can add these well-known places.
1in town Stadium & arenaMVP Arena
Big draw59 mi MuseumNational Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum315K visitors a year
2in town MuseumUSS Slater
3in town Ancient siteFort Orange
4in town MuseumSchuyler Mansion
5in town TheatreThe Egg
30 mi MountainMount Greylock6in town LandmarkFort NassauPhoto credits
MVP Arena: This image or media was taken or created by Matt H. Wade. To see his entire port, CC BY-SA 3.0 · National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum: Beyond My Ken, CC BY-SA 4.0 · USS Slater: UpstateNYer, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Fort Orange: Unknown authorUnknown author, Public domain · Schuyler Mansion: This image or media was taken or created by Matt H. Wade. To see his entire port, CC BY-SA 3.0 · The Egg: Nitant23, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Mount Greylock: Jstergis, CC BY 3.0
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Questions people have about New York State Museum
Is New York State Museum in Albany?
Yes. It’s inside Albany, NY.
When is the best time to visit New York State Museum?
May, June, July, August and September, with highs of 71–83°.
What is the closest airport to New York State Museum?
Albany (ALB), about 7 miles away.
Where should I stay near New York State Museum?
Colonie (7 mi, 61 places to stay), Albany (in town, 36 places to stay) and Troy (8 mi, 12 places to stay).
Locals’ advice in Albany
There are no tips yet, so start one in Albany’s Town Square.
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