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Staten Island Museum

@SIMuseum

Engaging visitors w/ interdisciplinary exhibitions & programs that explore the dynamic connections btw natural science, art & history since 1881. #StatenIsland

 1000 Richmond Terrace, SI, NY
statenislandmuseum.org/
Joined July 2009
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It was such a pleasure having the students from ReStart Academy, located on the grounds of Port Richmond High School, join us today to explore ‘What is a Green Building’. We had a great time, powered by @ConEdison #STEMDaysOut series!
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You still have time to join the Halloween fun! – at Staten Island, NY
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Join us on October 1 for a sensory friendly performance of @IlluminArtProd's Lions in Illyria | Giraffes are gentlemen, aardvarks are card sharks, and animals rule the world in this retelling of Shakespeare’s Twelfth Night. Details and tickets here: statenislandmuseum.org/event…
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The Fence Show is in full swing! Join us!
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Sat, Sept 24 is the 72nd Annual Fence Show with NEW Biergarten! Over 100 artists (see/purchase original work), brews: @killsboro & @PourStandards, music: @MakerParkRadio, food: Lebanese Eatery, Pastry Lover's Choice, Tex Dawson's Chili Dogs, and more! statenislandmuseum.org/event…
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Thank you @nycgo and friends for visiting Staten Island today! We had a great time showing you around the Staten Island Museum. Come again soon! #nycgo #visitny #theunexpectedborough #statenisland @visitstatenisland – at Staten Island, NY
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We're hiring a Director of Advancement! More info here: statenislandmuseum.org/about…
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Thank you @NYCMayor, @CommishCumbo, @VitoFossellaSI and @dianesavino for visiting @SnugHarborCCBG today and for your support of arts and culture on Staten Island and throughout NYC! @NYCulture #nycculture – at Staten Island, NY
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Public opening for YES, AND is happening now! Today from 2pm-4pm statenislandmuseum.org/exhib… #yesand #statenisland – at Staten Island, NY
(top) Linda Butti @buttil, Late Afternoon (detail), Oil on canvas, 2019 (bottom) John Sanderson @johnsandersonphotography , Blowing Hair (detail), Photograph, 2019

ALT (top) Linda Butti @buttil, Late Afternoon (detail), Oil on canvas, 2019 (bottom) John Sanderson @johnsandersonphotography , Blowing Hair (detail), Photograph, 2019

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The Museum will be closed for updates on Wednesday and Thursday, May 25 – 26, 2022. We apologize for the inconvenience. While we're closed, don't forget to explore our online exhibitions! statenislandmuseum.org/exhib…
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We are excited to announce the 36 artists who have been selected to participate in the Museum’s upcoming major exhibition - Yes, And: a survey exhibition of art and artists connected to Staten Island. (1/6) StatenIslandMuseum.org/YesAn… #YesAnd @CIGNYC @NYCulture
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Thank you to the @SKINDANCECO for a wonderful show and to everyone who joined us for the sold out performance of Josephine's Cotton: The Revue by Skin Dance Company this weekend!
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We were pleased to host Senator @dianesavino earlier this week for a tour of the museum. Thank you for stopping by to experience Magicicada in person! #StatenIslandMuseum #Magicicada #SenatorSavino #StatenIsland
Janice Monger, Staten Island Museum President & CEO with Senator Diane Savino at the Staten Island Museum gallery with glass cases and pink walls adorned with insects in geometric patterns.

ALT Janice Monger, Staten Island Museum President & CEO with Senator Diane Savino at the Staten Island Museum gallery with glass cases and pink walls adorned with insects in geometric patterns.

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We had the privilege of hosting staff & members of La Colmena for our 1st private guided tour in Spanish. We are also proud to release an all-ages activity guide in both English & Spanish available for free when you visit the the museum. Thank you, @lacolmenanyc for visiting! – at Staten Island, NY
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In conjunction with the online exhibition #140Objects, 3 paintings by Clementine Hunter from our collection have been restored and are #NowOnView: Zinnias Looking at You, Picking Cotton, and Threshing Pecans. Conservation was supported by a grant from the Henry Luce Foundation.
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Today we celebrate #InternationalWomensDay! Venus Colossus, Susan Grabel (American, 1942-present), Sintered Sand, 3.5”x25”, 2016, Gift of the Artist | A2016.19.1 Grabel has been a presence on SI & in the artistic community of NY since 1970. Learn more: statenislandmuseum.org/onlin…
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Today is #WorldWildlifeDay! When we draw attention to the conservation status of some of the most critically endangered species of wild fauna and flora. Learn about the Carolina Parakeet and the American Chestnut here: statenislandmuseum.org/onlin… – at Staten Island, NY
2 taxidermy Carolina parakeets

ALT 2 taxidermy Carolina parakeets

Herbarium specimen if an American chestnut tree leaf

ALT Herbarium specimen if an American chestnut tree leaf

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