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NYS 250th Commemoration Commission Meeting Wednesday, May 15, 10:30am Join the New York State 250th Commemoration Commission for its inaugural meeting at the NYSM’s Huxley Theater. The meeting, open to the public, will also be available via livestream. New York Minute in History Podcast In honor of Asian American and Pacific Islanders Heritage Month, this episode highlights the history of Manhattan’s Chinatown, one of the oldest and largest Chinese and Chinese American communities in the United States. Available Now from SUNY Press! Discover a selection of dynamic works from the Woodstock Art Colony with a glimpse into Arthur A. Anderson’s 1500-object collection, brimming with creativity and historical significance. New York History Conference Calling all historians! Discover how to participate in the NY HIstory Conference taking place at the NYSM from June 20-21, 2024. Highlights from the NYSM Shaker Collection 2024 marks the 250th anniversary of the Shakers coming to colonial America. Learn more about the NYSM’s extensive collection of Shaker artifacts. Saddle Up, the Carousel Is Open! This beloved attraction has been repaired and is ready to ride! We invite everyone to come and experience this iconic New York State artifact. Online Resources & Activities Portal Looking for easy-to-access educational activities, videos, and resources for your kids, students, or even just for yourself? Visit this educational one-stop-shop webpage based on NYSM research and collections. From the Collection: Women Who Lead New York Metropolis Hall This exhibition feature brings together objects and artworks that highlight the contributions of women to New York. Exhibition Feature: Illegal Ivory Trade Every 15 Minutes an elephant is killed for the illegal ivory trade. Discover efforts taken by NYS DEC to end black-market ivory trade and protect endangered species. Exhibit Feature: Timbuctoo: Gerrit Smith’s Experiment Discover more about this new addition to Adirondack Hall, on view May 5, 2002, through July 1, 2023. On View: Charles Clough’s "Clufffalo: Art Omi" Charles Clough’s monumental painting has just been installed in New York Hall. Learn more about this colossal collaboration! Ice Ages This long-term exhibition explores both the landscape and animals of the Pleistocene, or Ice Ages, of New York. On View in New York Metropolis Hall This riveting photographic series by David Grant Noble features Mohawk steelworkers on the job in 1970. Online! Tonalism: Pathway from the Hudson River School to Modern Art Briefly on view at the Museum in 2020, the exhibition closed early due to Covid-19. The lenders generously agreed to allow these works to be exhibited online indefinitely, giving viewers the chance to explore the exhibition at their leisure. Museum Gallery Renewal Project Overview In this recent Capitol Pressroom podcast, NYSM Director Mark Schaming discusses the Museum Gallery Renovation Project. More in the News From Field to Lab: Research Associate in Ornithology Connects Conservation with Museum Collections Published February 5, 2024 | Ornithology NYSM Archaeologist Featured in the Times Union for Research Identifying 19th-Century African American Farms Published February 5, 2024 | Historical Archaeology Coupling Indigenous Artwork and Ancient Artifacts Published January 22, 2024 | Native American Archaeology New Publication on the Devonian Features Significant Contributions from NYSM Geologist Published December 11, 2023 | Devonian Geology NYSED Statement on Museum Deaccessioning The New York State Board of Regents (the Regents”) charters museums in New York State as educational corporations and has governing authority over these incorporated organizations. Orgranizations with questions regarding deaccession regulations can review this document or contact Chartering. Program Calendar view all Gallery Tour Unveiled: Wedding Wear in New York, 1910s–1940s May 16, 2024 New York Metropolis Hall Family Guided Tour The Tuck High Co. Store: From Mott Street to the New York State Museum May 18, 2024 Huxley Theater Each One Inspired Lecture Series: G. Peter Jemison 1687 War (after Guernica) May 29, 2024 Huxley Theater LGBTQ+ Stories in Our Galleries June 6, 2024 Museum Lobby Searching for Timbuctoo, a film by Paul Miller June 15, 2024 Huxley Theater Virtual Program Video Library Stay Informed Thanks for signing up! Sign up to get interesting news and updates delivered to your inbox. 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