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140 Objects
To celebrate the Staten Island Museum’s 140th year, Museum collections staff have selected 140 objects that showcase the Museum’s extensive collections and what they can tell us about our past and present, regional art, and our local environment. Take a fresh look into the museum's collections with 140 Objects that illustrate fascinating historical insights, scientific revelations and artistic endeavors.
Yes, And
Opening in June 2022, the Staten Island Museum will present Yes, And: a survey exhibition of art and artists connected to Staten Island. This exhibition will be a current version of the Staten Island Museum’s longstanding tradition of holding juried art shows for more than 70 years. The Staten Island Museum is now accepting artists applications through December 31, 2021.
Fall Programs are Here
Join virtual Lunch and Learns! Take a closer look at invasive species and the unintended consequences; explore the borough's place in the complicated history of the Wild West; join Chef Joseph Yoon and hear how Brood X Cicadas can change a life.
Jennifer Angus: Magicicada
Using responsibly-collected and preserved specimens, the artist Jennifer Angus creates site-specific installations of insects pinned directly to a wall and other surfaces creating exquisite patterns reminiscent of textiles or wallpaper.
A Museum that's Unique to Staten Island
Our permanent collections contain natural science specimens, archival records, and works of art and design, which represent Staten Island’s natural and cultural history across time.
