Staten Island Museum

Bird and Nature Walk: The William T. Davis Memorial Walk and Hawk Watch
2024-10-16 10:00 - 12:00 (America/New_York) | Brooklfield Park, Arthur Kill Rd. bet. Richmond Ave. and New Vale Ave., Staten Island, 10308, United States
Join naturalists Ed Johnson and Ray Matarazzo with Director of Natural Science Colleen Evans on guided walks through the borough of parks.
William T. Davis’ birthday was on Oct. 12, so we will honor his memory with this walk, while we keep an eye out for migrating hawks.
Meet in the parking lot off Arthur Kill Road.

Guided Tour of Taking Care: The Black Angels of Sea View Hospital
2024-10-12 14:30 - 15:30 | Staten Island Museum at Snug Harbor, 1000 Richmond Terrace, Building A, Staten Island, NY, 10301, United States
In participation with New York State’s PATH Through History weekend, the Visitor Experience department of the museum will be offering a free guided tour of Taking Care: The Black Angels of Sea View Hospital on Saturday October 12th, 2024, from 2:30-3:30pm.
In 1951, Staten Island made history when a breakthrough treatment for tuberculosis was tested at Sea View Hospital. Taking Care highlights the groundbreaking work, lives, and legacy of the Black nursing staff, who came to be known as the “Black Angels.” This group of nurses broke racial barriers and risked their lives to care for patients and administer the clinical trials that forever changed the trajectory of this horrific disease.
Free with museum admission. Registration recommended. This event has limited capacity.

Bird and Nature Walk: North Park (Freshkills Park)
2024-10-02 10:00 - 12:00 | Freshkills North Park, 350 Wild Ave., Staten Island, NY, 10314, United States
The highlight will be a good assortment of sparrows along the entry road, plus raptors, etc.
Meet in the parking lot (see map).

Biergarten at the 74th Annual Fence Show
2024-09-29 12:00 - 16:00 | Staten Island Museum at Snug Harbor, 1000 Richmond Terrace, Building A, Staten Island, NY, 10301, United States
Important Update:
The Fence Show and Biergarten have been cancelled due to inclement weather. The museum will be open for regular visiting hours from 11:00am-5:00pm today and we are extending free admission to guests. Thank you.

Brought to you by the Staten Island Museum Contemporary Council
Tickets: $20 in advance/$25 at the door
(or complimentary with the purchase of a Contemporary Council or Family & Friends Membership)
Contemporary Council Membership
Family and Friends Membership
Join us for a drink and a snack at this popular addition to the Fence Show. Brews by Kills Boro Brewing Company, Flagship Brewing Company, and Pour Standards Richmond County Homebrew Club.
Admission Includes: 1 beer ticket, 1 pretzel, Homebrew club tastings.
All proceeds benefit the Staten Island Museum

74th Annual Fence Show
2024-09-29 11:00 - 17:00 | Staten Island Museum at Snug Harbor, 1000 Richmond Terrace, Building A, Staten Island, NY, 10301, United States
The 74th Annual Fence Show has been cancelled due to inclement weather.
Free, includes Museum Admission
Each year, the Fence Show transforms the Museum’s front lawn into an outdoor gallery featuring local artists and craftspeople. See and purchase paintings, ceramics, prints, jewelry and textiles and take something original home from this longstanding festival.
Fence Show: Open Air Art Market Vendor Registration
As of September 6th, Fence Show Vendor applications are now closed. If you have any questions, you may contact Donna Pagano, Exhibitions Manager by emailing dpagano@statenislandmuseum.org.

Bird and Nature Walk: Clove Lakes Park
2024-09-18 10:00 - 12:00 | Clove Lakes Park
Join naturalists Ed Johnson and Ray Matarazzo with Director of Natural Science Colleen Evans on guided walks through the borough of parks.
Migrant songbirds, including warblers, vireos, flycatchers and others should be in the park in good numbers.
Meet at Victory Blvd & Royal Oak Road, by the ballfield.

The Soorya NYC Festival
2024-09-14 15:00 - 19:00 | Staten Island Museum at Snug Harbor, 1000 Richmond Terrace, Building A, Staten Island, NY, 10301, United States
Free | Registration recommended.
Presented by the Center for Traditional Music and Dance & Members of NYC’s Sri Lankan Community.
Soorya NYC presents folk and traditional arts to encourage cultural exchange centered on the local Sri Lankan community. Soorya NYC helps to sustain the continuity of Sri Lankan heritage in NYC and share these traditions with the wider public. Throughout the afternoon and evening you can expect live music and performances, culinary delights, an artisan market, and family friendly activities.

Bird and Nature Walk: Conference House Park
2024-09-04 10:00 - 12:00 | Conference House Park, 298 Satterlee St., Staten Island, NY, 10307
Join naturalists Ed Johnson and Ray Matarazzo with Director of Natural Science Colleen Evans on guided walks through the borough of parks.
We will be looking mainly for southbound migrants, both birds and butterflies.
Meet on Satterlee St. by the Visitor’s Center.

Bird and Nature Walk: Great Kills Park
2024-08-21 14:00 - 16:00 | Great Kills Park
Join naturalists Ed Johnson and Ray Matarazzo with Director of Natural Science Colleen Evans on guided walks through the borough of parks.
The highlights for this walk will be migrating shorebirds, in addition to waders and assorted terns.
Meet in the big parking lot, and we will decide which route to take down to the beach & mud flats. Could be hot, bring sunscreen & drinks. Timed for low tide at 4:27 pm.

Summer Nights | Silk Painting with Janice Patrignani
2024-08-01 19:00 - 21:00 | Staten Island Museum at Snug Harbor, 1000 Richmond Terrace, Building A, Staten Island, NY, 10301, United States
$35/$30 members. Includes museum admission.
Learn the basics of silk painting to create unique textiles and decorative elements. This fun, introductory workshop provides a structured introduction to the techniques of painting on silk. This medium offers participants of all skill levels the opportunity to create one of a kind works of art.
Registration required.
All materials provided. Includes wine (21+), snacks, and museum admission!

Summer Nights | Metal Embossing with Color with Janice Patrignani
2024-07-25 19:00 - 21:00 | Staten Island Museum at Snug Harbor, 1000 Richmond Terrace, Building A, Staten Island, NY, 10301, United States
$35/$30 members. Includes museum admission.
Learn how to manipulate metal to create a work of art. In this class you will learn how to create beautiful designs on a craft metal sheet using a variety of tools. Participants will create freehand designs or use stencils to design unique metal pieces brought to live through color.
Registration required.
All materials provided. Includes wine (21+), snacks, and museum admission!

Moth Night
2024-07-20 20:30 - 22:00 | Staten Island Museum at Snug Harbor, 1000 Richmond Terrace, Building A, Staten Island, NY, 10301, United States
$10 Adults/$5 Children
Registration recommended
Kick off National Moth Week with science and art activities after dark! Revel in the beauty and learn about the life cycles and habitats of moths.
Presented in collaboration with the Staten Island Children’s Museum.

Activities include:

Get your glow on with a Black Light Bonanza
Build your own moonlight lantern
Design wearable moth wings and antennae to buzz around town!
Bring a flashlight for the Night Walk and discover what insects find our light attractors appealing.
Zoom in and look closely at moth specimens on display.

Summer Nights | Relief Printmaking with Janet Gonzalez
2024-07-18 19:00 - 21:00 | Staten Island Museum at Snug Harbor, 1000 Richmond Terrace, Building A, Staten Island, NY, 10301, United States
$35/$30 members. Includes museum admission.
Get inspired by the designs of nature with this introductory printmaking course. Experiment with line and texture to produce one of a kind images. Participants will learn the basic approach to relief printmaking and come away with creative works of art fit for a frame.
Registration required.
All materials provided. Includes wine (21+), snacks, and museum admission!

Bird and Nature Walk: Cedar Grove Beach
2024-06-26 10:00 - 12:00 | Cedar Grove, Ebbitts Street and Cedar Grove Avenue, Staten Island, NY, 10306, United States
Join naturalists Ed Johnson and Ray Matarazzo with Director of Natural Science Colleen Evans on guided walks through the borough of parks.
We will walk along the berm, looking for terns, etc. on the bay side, and field/marsh birds on the land side, in addition to Italian wall lizards.
Meet in the parking lot at Ebbits St. & Cedar Grove Ave.

Staten Island Community Alliance Corp - Juneteenth Festival Freedom Festival
2024-06-22 | Staten Island Museum at Snug Harbor, 1000 Richmond Terrace, Building A, Staten Island, NY, 10301, United States
Free Staten Island Museum admission in honor of Juneteenth.
The Staten Island Community Alliance Corp. invites you to attend the Free 4th Annual Juneteenth Freedom Festival at Snug Harbor Cultural Center and Botanical Garden. The day includes dance performances, local bands, DJs, vendors, and health and wellness activities.
Juneteenth is a day that commemorates the end of enslavement in the Confederate states. It celebrates the day that news of the Emancipation Proclamation reached the farthest edges of the Union at the time.

Bird and Nature Walk: Greenbelt Field of Dreams
2024-06-12 10:00 - 12:00 | Greenbelt Field of Dreams, Alaska Place &, Forest Hill Rd., Staten Island, NY, 10306, United States
Join naturalists Ed Johnson and Ray Matarazzo with Director of Natural Science Colleen Evans on guided walks through the borough of parks.
We will be looking for nesting birds, evidence of old grist mills, and other interesting things in this seldom visited (at least by us) park.
Meet in the parking lot on Alaska Place located off Forest Hill Road, just down from Richmond Ave. (Entrance is across Forest Hill Road from Costco.)

Bird and Nature Walk: Mount Loretto Unique Area
2024-05-29 10:00 - 12:00 | Mount Loretto Unique Area, 20 Kenny Road, Staten Island, NY, 10309, United States
Join naturalists Ed Johnson and Ray Matarazzo with Director of Natural Science Colleen Evans on guided walks through the borough of parks.
The search for migrating birds continues. We will be on the lookout for such desirables as indigo bunting, orchard oriole and bobolink.
Meet in the parking lot off Hylan Blvd. (Kenny Road).

Bird and Nature Walk: Great Kills Park *Special Time*
2024-05-22 13:00 - 15:00 | Great Kills Park
Join naturalists Ed Johnson and Ray Matarazzo, along with Director of Natural Science Colleen Evans, on guided walks through the borough of parks.
This trip is timed to catch the 2:10 PM low tide! Join the search for migrating shorebirds and waders along the coastline.
Meet in the big parking lot at Great Kills Park.

Bird and Nature Walk: Clove Lakes Park
2024-05-15 10:00 - 12:00, 2024-04-24 10:00 - 12:00 | Royal Oak Baseball Field, Royal Oak Road and Victory Blvd., Staten Island, NY, 10301, United States
Join naturalists Ed Johnson and Ray Matarazzo with Director of Natural Science Colleen Evans on guided walks through the borough of parks.
Enjoy a variety of spring migrants including warblers, vireos, thrushes, and more.
Meet at Victory Blvd. & Royal Oak Road (near the ballfield).

Staten Island Museum Gala
2024-05-10 19:00 - 23:00 | Richmond County Country Club, 1 the oval, Staten Island, NY, 10304, United States
Join us for a sparklingly good time!
This highly anticipated occasion is the Museum’s cornerstone fundraising event for the year and an opportunity to bring constituents together, celebrate our accomplishments and honor remarkable community members.
HONORING
Alice B. Diamond, New York State Nurses Association, and The Reid Family: Gabri Christa – Idea Reid – Vernon Reid.
See event page for details and tickets: www.StatenIslandMuseum.org/Gala2024

Bird and Nature Walk: Wolfe's Pond Park
2024-05-08 10:00 - 12:00 | Wolfe’s Pond Park, 420 Cornelia Ave, Staten Island, NY, 10312, United States
Join naturalists Ed Johnson and Ray Matarazzo with Director of Natural Science Colleen Evans on guided walks through the borough of parks.
As one of Staten Island’s largest parks, Wolfe’s Pond Park offers stunning streches of beach along with acres of wildlife and plant preserve.
Meet in the parking lot near the Parks Dept. buildings.

Bird and Nature Walk: Conference House Park
2024-05-01 10:00 - 12:00 | Conference House Park, 298 Satterlee St., Staten Island, NY, 10307
Join naturalists Ed Johnson and Ray Matarazzo with Director of Natural Science Colleen Evans on a guided walk through Conference House Park. Located at the southernmost point of New York State, this 265-acre park features historic landmarks and breathtaking views of the Raritan Bay and an extensive network of paths and hiking trails.
Staten Island’s southernmost park hosts diverse habitats that should produce a good assortment of birds.
Meet in the parking lot near the Visitor’s Center on Satterlee St.

Earth Day: Flower Power!
2024-04-20 13:00 - 15:00 | Staten Island Museum at Snug Harbor, 1000 Richmond Terrace, Building A, Staten Island, NY, 10301, United States
$15 Adults/$10 Children
Includes Museum Admission
Make and take crafts for green thumbs big and small!
Crafting Flower Crowns: Create your own wearable flower crown using recycled materials and a little bit of sparkle. Become forest royalty and let your unique spirit shine.
Make Seed Paper: Seed paper is homemade paper that grows! Make your own paper pulp, shape it, and add wildflower seeds. When it dries, give it as a gift or write a secret note on it that will grow when planted.
Create Wildflower Seed Bombs:
Growing a patch of colorful native wildflowers not only adds beauty and charm to a space, but they also provide a critical habitat for pollinators and beneficial insects and wildlife, which is important for ecosystem function and pollination. Get your hands dirty to make these mini gardens which, after they dry, can be stored or tossed into a hard to reach area for summer-long flowers.
Design your own seed packets: Give the gift of seeds! Share the wonder of wildflowers with someone you love by personalizing and designing your own seed packets.
All materials provided.

Presentation - A Collaborative Effort in Addressing Black Maternal and Infant Health Disparities
2024-04-12 17:00 - 19:00 | Staten Island Museum at Snug Harbor, 1000 Richmond Terrace, Building A, Staten Island, NY, 10301, United States
Throughout the spring, sorority sisters from Lambda Kappa Mu Sorority, Inc., Lambda Chapter mentored nursing students from Curtis High School and facilitated a major research initiative around Black Maternal and Infant Health. The Curtis HS nursing students will present their research in a poster board forum. In addition, a panel of guest speakers and community leaders will discuss Black Women and healthcare and advocacy for improved outcomes in their communities.
This is a collaborative instructional effort undertaken by Lambda Kappa Mu Sorority, Inc., Lambda Chapter and the Curtis High School Nursing Department. Generous support was received from the Afro-American Historical and Genealogical Society, Richard B. Dickenson Staten Island Chapter and the Staten Island Museum.

Bird and Nature Walk: Freshkills North Park
2024-04-10 10:00 - 12:00 | Freshkills North Park, 350 Wild Ave., Staten Island, NY, 10314, United States
Join naturalists Ed Johnson and Ray Matarazzo with Director of Natural Science Colleen Evans on guided walks through the borough of parks.
Search for a variety of raptors along with migrating waterfowl and landbirds..
Meet in the parking lot at the end of Wild Ave. (Gate at 350 Wild Ave., Staten Island, NY 10314: Enter North Park Phase 1 at 350 Wild Ave. Parking Lot available at this entrance. Park entrance is past the Marriott.)

Solar Eclipse Glasses Giveaway Weekend
2024-04-06 - 2024-04-07 | Staten Island Museum at Snug Harbor, 1000 Richmond Terrace, Building A, Staten Island, NY, 10301, United States
UPDATE: We are all out of eclipse glasses.
Free with full museum admission while supplies last.
A total solar eclipse will cross North America on Monday, April 8th. Visible from Texas to Maine, this remarkable cosmic event will be most clear in the NYC area around 3:15 PM. Safely view this remarkable celestial event with a free pair of solar glasses available while supplies last.

Bird and Nature Walk: Ocean Breeze Park
2024-03-27 10:00 - 12:00 | Ocean Breeze Park, Quintard St. and Olympia Blvd., Staten Island, NY, 10305, United States
Join naturalists Ed Johnson and Ray Matarazzo with Director of Natural Science Colleen Evans on guided walks through the borough of parks.
Search the wide-open trails for flocks of returning blackbirds in addition to raptors and other early spring migrants, including eastern phoebe and pine warbler. Meet at the trail head near Quintard St. and Olympia Blvd.

Brunch for Women in Healthcare
2024-03-23 11:00 - 13:00 | Staten Island Museum at Snug Harbor, 1000 Richmond Terrace, Building A, Staten Island, NY, 10301, United States
In Honor of Women’s History Month
SOLD OUT
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This special brunch invites women healthcare workers for an afternoon of music, food, and celebration to honor their service in our community and highlight the legacy of “The Black Angels” as featured in the current exhibition Taking Care.
Please reach out to Emily Mathis Corona, 718-483-7114 with any questions.
This program is made possible with support from JPMorgan Chase & Co., Richmond University Medical Center, and the Wagner College Evelyn L. Spiro School of Nursing.

Bird and Nature Walk: Clove Lakes Park
2024-03-18 08:00 - 17:00 | Clove Lakes Park
