The Staten Island Museum is a proud member of the Cultural Institutions Group (CIG), a public-private partnership with the City of New York, and receives operating support from the City of New York which owns its building through the Department of Cultural Affairs, Commissioner Gonzalo Casals, from Mayor Bill de Blasio and the City Council, Speaker Corey Johnson, with additional support from Staten Island delegation and the Staten Island Borough President, James S. Oddo.
About the Museum
Founded in 1881 the Staten Island Museum engages visitors with interdisciplinary exhibitions, public programs, and educational activities for all ages.
It is the mission of the Staten Island Museum to spark curiosity and generate meaningful shared experiences through natural science, art, and history to deepen understanding of our environment, ourselves, and each other.
Our vision is to:
- Make institutional decisions informed by diversity, equity and inclusion values
- Reflect the diversity of the Staten Island community as represented by our board, staff, and volunteers
- Provide a museum environment and program that is truly welcoming and inclusive of all people
Building A at Snug Harbor Cultural Center