Celebrate the NYC Landmark Preservation Law’s 60th Anniversary. Snug Harbor’s Front Five aka Colonnade Row (Buildings A B C D E) were the Staten Island’s first landmark designated buildings in 1965. Join us for a walking tour with John Kilcullen, Vice President of the Preservation League of Staten Island to learn about the wonderful history ...
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 Memorial Walk and Hawk Watch The highlight will be a good assortment of sparrows along the entry road, plus raptors, etc., as we honor the memory of Staten Island’s greatest ...
Free with museum admission. Registration recommended. Path Through History Weekends showcase New York State’s fascinating history. Enjoy a free guided tour of the Staten Island Museum, learn about the borough of Staten Island, and enjoy our collections and featured exhibitions.
Free with museum admission. Registration recommended. Path Through History Weekends showcase New York State's fascinating history. Enjoy a free guided tour of the Staten Island Museum, learn about the borough of Staten Island, and enjoy our collections and featured exhibitions.
Includes museum admission. All materials provided. Ages 16+ $20/$15 members. Learn to stitch a basic granny square block — one of the foundational patterns of crochet! Granny squares are used in various projects like blankets, bags, and clothing. Participants will learn the basic stitches, how to work in rounds, and how to combine colors and ...
Join naturalists Ed Johnson and Ray Matarazzo with Director of Natural Science Colleen Evans on guided walks through the borough of parks. There should be a good variety of migrant songbirds in the park, including warblers, vireos and sparrows. Meet at the top of the park – Victory Blvd and Royal Oak Road.
Free with museum admission. Join the New York Mycological Society on a campus walk to observe, identify and document the surprising diversity of mushrooms hidden in plain sight all around us. Look closely and see what you can find! Magnifying hand lenses will be loaned to attendees. Beginners and all ages 7+ are welcome! ...
Free admission for students with ID. Presented by students from Rustic Pathways in partnership with Nonprofit Staten Island | Community Climate Corps Join students from Rustic Pathways representing Climate Leaders Fellowship for a meaningful hands-on experience that combines the ancient art of origami with wildlife conservation awareness. In this interactive workshop, participants will learn to create beautiful ...
Free with Museum admission. Join the curators for a special tour of our current exhibition Breakdown: The Promise of Decay
Join naturalists Ed Johnson and Ray Matarazzo with Director of Natural Science Colleen Evans on guided walks through the borough of parks. We will search the wide open spaces of Mount Loretto for early fall migrants, including songbirds and raptors. This is also a good season for butterflies. Meet in the parking lot off Hylan ...
Free, includes Museum Admission, recommended for all ages. 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. For more information and to register as a vendor, Please ...
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.
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.gulls and terns. Meet in the big parking lot, and we will decide which route to take down to ...
$35/$30 members. Registration required. Includes museum admission. Visible mending is about repairing clothes with intention and creativity. Guests will be introduced to traditional techniques such as darning, sashiko, and patching in order to help extend the life of a beloved garment. Boost style and longevity on an item otherwise destined for the landfill.
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 ...
Free event. Attention thrifters and vintage lovers! Find something “new” for school, work, and everything in between at this eco-conscious vintage showcase. Enjoy curated selections from local vintage vendors and give another life to one-of-a-kind clothing and accessories! This event highlights their curatorial eye and creativity of Staten Island vendors: • Hey Viv! Vintage • Flavorseal • Mood Swings • Hey! ...
$35/$30 members. Registration required. Includes museum admission. Learn how to create stand-out pieces from found objects like old keys, stones, vintage or broken jewelry, recyclables, and more! Bring anything you’d like to “reimagine” into something unique and wearable. Make a statement with your “new” jewelry! About Jocelyn Mackenzie (artist website): With a BFA in Fiber ...
$10 Adults/$5 Children Includes museum admission. Registration required. It’s the most wonderful time of the year…National Moth Week! Stay up late and celebrate the wonders of science after dark. Activities include: lantern parade, face painting, moth costumes, black light glow room, moth specimens, night walk, and attractor station. BYO Flashlight!
$40/$35 members. Includes museum admission. (21+) Registration required. All materials provided. Explore a tasting menu of cocktail and mocktail recipes highlighting delicious ingredients from the wild world of fermentation and fungi! Each unique beverage is paired with a curiosity sparking presentation by Breakdown contributor Louis Vassar Semanchik and Phoebe Blue in this hands-on workshop. All ...
Free event. Recommended for all ages. 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 festival, you can expect live music and performances, ...
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 on the lookout for nesting birds, particularly indigo bunting and orchard oriole. Of special note, we will be listening for periodical cicadas from Brood XIV.
Presented in partnership with the Staten Island Community Alliance (SICA) and the New York International Children’s Film Festival (NYICFF) Free event. Recommended for all ages. Space is limited. Registration recommended. Honor Juneteenth and create lasting memories at this family friendly celebration! Join us for a special encore presentation of award-winning children’s films that highlight the ...
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 little visited (at least by us) park. Meet in the parking lot located off Forest ...
Free event. Recommended for all ages. Location: Northeast Meadow at Snug Harbor Party with the Pride Center of Staten Island and rejoice in the rich diversity of the LGBTQIA+ and allied community. Come celebrate with live music, artists, craft vendors, food, activities, and performers. FREE shuttle bus service is available to and from Snug Harbor ...
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. Meet in the parking lot near the Parks Dept. buildings.
$35/$30 Members Registration required. Join us for a fun and delicious evening celebrating one of the world’s greatest pollinators: the honeybee! Guided by visiting Italian honey experts Gian Luigi Marcazzan and Giovanni Cillia along with their American colleague, Donna DeFalco, you will learn to taste honey like a sommelier, exploring the unique characteristics of different ...
Join naturalists Ed Johnson and Ray Matarazzo with Director of Natural Science Colleen Evans on guided walks through the borough of parks. Migrating shorebirds and waders will be the highlights of this trip. Meet in the big parking lot for 10am.
Free with museum admission. Join Breakdown artist Antonia A. Perez in the gallery to learn more about her artwork and creative practice. Perez weaves discarded materials, such as plastic bags, into sculptural forms using traditional fiber-work techniques. “My work depends on the collection of remainders. What is left after we finish using an object? The ...
Join naturalists Ed Johnson and Ray Matarazzo with Director of Natural Science Colleen Evans on guided walks through the borough of parks. By mid-May, Clove Lakes Park is usually teeming with migrating birds. Meet at the corner of Victory Blvd. and Royal Oak Road.
Join naturalists Ed Johnson and Ray Matarazzo with Director of Natural Science Colleen Evans on guided walks through the borough of parks. Woodlands with a pond and a feeder behind the nature center should be attractive to a variety of migrating birds. Meet in the parking lot off Poillon Ave.
Join naturalists Ed Johnson and Ray Matarazzo with Director of Natural Science Colleen Evans on guided walks through the borough of parks. Diverse habitats should produce a good assortment of birds. Meet in the parking lot near the Visitor’s Center on Satterlee St.
Free with museum admission. Doors open at 6:00pm to view Breakdown. Travel back in time to another land…scape through the pages of Days Afield on Staten Island written by museum founder and renowned naturalist William T. Davis. Reflect on the changes made to this borough’s natural spaces through erasure poetry in this hands-on workshop led ...
Join naturalists Ed Johnson and Ray Matarazzo with Director of Natural Science Colleen Evans on guided walks through the borough of parks. The park should provide us with a good variety of spring migrants, including warblers, vireos, thrushes, etc. We will meet at the Bridge on Martling Avenue
Ages 7+ This is a free event. Registration required. Space is limited. Join the New York Mycological Society on a campus walk to observe, identify and document the surprising diversity of mushrooms hidden in plain sight all around us. Look closely and see what you can find! Magnifying handlenses will be loaned to attendees. In case of ...
$15 adults/$10 members. Free for students Join artists Jade Doskow and Lisa A. Schonberg in conversation with exhibition contributor Dr. Martin Melosi around their research and participation in the exhibition Breakdown: The Promise of Decay. Jade Doskow is the Photographer-in-Residence of Freshkills Park, Staten Island, New York City. She is a New York based architectural ...
Join naturalists Ed Johnson and Ray Matarazzo with Director of Natural Science Colleen Evans on guided walks through the borough of parks. We should get a nice variety of raptors and migrating waterfowl & landbirds. Meet in the parking lot at the end of Wild Ave.
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 searching the fields, woodlands and waterfront for wintering songbirds, raptors and waterfowl, and maybe some early spring migrants. Meet in the parking lot off Hylan Blvd.
Free admission for students with ID. Coffee/tea and snacks included. Develop your skills or start from scratch in this hands-on drawing workshop. Participants will work from a dynamic still life installation including taxidermy, fungi, and other specimens from the museum’s natural science collection.
Join Bloomberg Arts Intern Latifa Labdouni for an exhibition tour and activity – for teens, by teens!
From Wednesday, March 12th through Sunday, March 16th students with school ID receive Free admission to the Museum. NYC Teen Arts Week programming includes: Teen Tour + Activity Teen Drawing Workshop
$5 ticket. Includes museum admission. During a time when women in science were rare, Elizabeth Knight Britton was an expert in bryology, the study of mosses. Learn about Elizabeth’s influence on science in Staten Island and New York City and what makes a moss, a moss! Join Colleen Evans, Director of Natural Science to learn ...
Join naturalists Ed Johnson and Ray Matarazzo with Director of Natural Science Colleen Evans on guided walks through the borough of parks. Note: This Bird and Nature Walk has been changed from Silver Lake Park to Wolfe's Pond Park. We will meet in the parking lot near the Parks Department buildings.
Celebrating Black Stories spotlights shorts from throughout the New York International Children’s Film Festival and around the world that embrace the joy, resilience, and complexity of being young and Black.
Join naturalists Ed Johnson and Ray Matarazzo with Director of Natural Science Colleen Evans on guided walks through the borough of parks. The wide open skies of Brookfield Park make it the ideal place to search for wintering raptors, while the creeks hold a variety of waterfowl. Meet in parking lot off Arthur Kill Road.
Explore the art of collage and learn about artist Romare Bearden in this hands-on workshop. Participants of all ages will use a variety of materials to create collages inspired by Bearden’s Homage to Mary Lou (Piano Lesson), an artwork in the museum’s collection. Romare Bearden is regarded as one of the most creative and original ...
Join naturalists Ed Johnson and Ray Matarazzo with Director of Natural Science Colleen Evans on guided walks through the borough of parks. In addition to the usual (and maybe unusual) species of waterfowl and gulls that winter here, we will also be on the lookout for harbor seals. Meet in the parking lot off Capodanno ...
Free with Museum Admission Curated by Rylee Eterginoso and Colleen Evans Breakdown examines the vibrancy of decay. This interdisciplinary exhibition explores notions of time, waste, and the in-between. Breakdown shines a light on the dark corners of the life cycle recognizing the oft-overlooked workhorses of the ecosystem. From mycelium to microplastics, this exhibition focuses on ...
Registration by invitation only. For more information about registration or how to become a member, please contact the Development Office at 718-483-7117. Become a member to attend the preview of Breakdown: The Promise of Decay Curated by Rylee Eterginoso and Colleen Evans Breakdown examines the vibrancy of decay. This interdisciplinary exhibition explores notions of time, ...
Join naturalists Ed Johnson and Ray Matarazzo with Director of Natural Science Colleen Evans on guided walks through the borough of parks. Wolfe’s Pond Park offers a diverse variety of habitats to search, including the pond, thickets, woodlands and the waters of Raritan Bay. Meet in the parking lot near the Parks Dept. buildings.
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 around the waterfront for waterfowl, as well as checking the area around the parking lot for horned lark and perched raptors. Meet in the first large parking lot.
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 wintering raptors overhead, as well as waterfowl in the wet spots and sparrows and other small songbirds in the thickets. Meet at the side of the park ...
Part of Holiday Hop at Snug Harbor Free/Donations Welcome “Mmm!” your way through a market full of delicious local and regional treats to give this holiday season. This delectable fair is filled with specialty items and artisanal goods expertly curated by Staten Island Advance Food Editor, Pamela Silvestri. Guests to the museum can also enjoy ...
Join naturalists Ed Johnson and Ray Matarazzo with Director of Natural Science Colleen Evans on guided walks through the borough of parks. The feeders behind the nature center will be the highlight here, in addition to walking the woodland trails in search of wintering birds. Meet in the parking lot at the Visitor’s Center.
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 late fall migrants and winter resident songbirds in the thickets and woods, and raptors in the open areas. Meet in the Parks Dept. parking lot across Forest Hill ...
Join naturalists Ed Johnson and Ray Matarazzo with Director of Natural Science Colleen Evans on guided walks through the borough of parks. We will check the reservoirs for migrating waterfowl, and the plantings around the park for late migrant/winter resident songbirds. Meet on Victory Blvd., across from the last cemetery on the right. (Vicinity of ...
Saturday, November 9 1:00pm-3:00pm $35/$30 members. Includes museum admission. All materials provided. Give the gift of homemade with this craft-based workshop just in time for the holiday season. Make one of a kind creations for loved ones or decorate your own home and treat yourself! Enjoy coffee and tea while getting creative with your community.
Join naturalists Ed Johnson and Ray Matarazzo with Director of Natural Science Colleen Evans on guided walks through the borough of parks. The diversity of habitats (freshwater pond, woodlands, Raritan Bay) should yield a good mix of migrants and winter residents. Meet in the parking lot near the Parks Dept. buildings.
Free with museum admission. Registration recommended. In celebration of Family History Month, join Debbie-Ann Paige and Robin Semple, Co-Presidents of the Staten Island Chapter of the Afro-American Historical and Genealogical Society, to learn how to start a journey into your family history. This workshop will introduce methods and resources for family history research.
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 ...
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 ...
The highlight will be a good assortment of sparrows along the entry road, plus raptors, etc. Meet in the parking lot (see map).
It’s Halloween all month long at the Staten Island Museum where guests of all ages can compete in our Black Cat Scavenger Hunt. This is a drop-in, ongoing activity taking place throughout the museum. Winners receive prizes and bragging rights!
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 ...
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: ...
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.
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 ...
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.
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 ...
$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 ...
$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. ...
$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 ...
$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. ...
Join naturalists Ed Johnson and Ray Matarazzo with Director of Natural Science Colleen Evans on guided walks through the borough of parks.
Free Staten Island Museum admission in honor of Juneteenth.
Join naturalists Ed Johnson and Ray Matarazzo with Director of Natural Science Colleen Evans on guided walks through the borough of parks.
Join naturalists Ed Johnson and Ray Matarazzo with Director of Natural Science Colleen Evans on guided walks through the borough of parks.
Join naturalists Ed Johnson and Ray Matarazzo with Director of Natural Science Colleen Evans on guided walk along the Staten Island coast!
Join naturalists Ed Johnson and Ray Matarazzo with Director of Natural Science Colleen Evans on guided walks through the borough of parks.
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 ...
Join naturalists Ed Johnson and Ray Matarazzo with Director of Natural Science Colleen Evans on guided walks through the borough of parks.
Join naturalists Ed Johnson and Ray Matarazzo with Director of Natural Science Colleen Evans on guided walks through Staten Island's southernmost park.
Join naturalists Ed Johnson and Ray Matarazzo with Director of Natural Science Colleen Evans on guided walks through the borough of parks.
Make and take crafts for green thumbs big and small: flower crowns, seed paper, wildflower seed bombs, design your own seed packets, and more!
Curtis HS nursing students mentored by the Lambda Kappa Mu Sorority, Inc., Lambda Champter, present their research around Black Maternal and Infant Health. Panel discussion to follow.
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 ...
Safely view this remarkable celestial event with a free pair of solar glasses while supplies last.
Join naturalists Ed Johnson and Ray Matarazzo with Director of Natural Science Colleen Evans on guided walks through the borough of parks.
A special brunch to honor the service of women in healthcare in our community and highlight the legacy of “The Black Angels” as featured in the current exhibition Taking Care.
Join naturalists Ed Johnson and Ray Matarazzo with Director of Natural Science Colleen Evans on guided walks through the borough of parks.
Join naturalists Ed Johnson and Ray Matarazzo with Director of Natural Science Colleen Evans on guided walks through the borough of parks.
Join us for the long-awaited debut performance and new music by the Volker Goetze Quartet featuring world renowned Sri Lankan drummer Uthpala Eroshan.
Join naturalists Ed Johnson and Ray Matarazzo with Director of Natural Science Colleen Evans on guided walks through the borough of parks.
Join us for a pop-up display of student work and try your hand at this traditional art form.
Doors Open at 6:00PM Limited capacity, registration strongly recommended $15 adults/$10 members. Free for students Join artists Elissa Blount Moorhead and Bradford Young (Back and Song) in conversation with scholar advisors Debbie-Ann Paige, Dr. Rita Reynolds, and Lisa Holland for a discussion around their research and participation in Taking Care: The “Black Angels” of Sea ...
Join naturalists Ed Johnson and Ray Matarazzo with Director of Natural Science Colleen Evans on guided walks through the borough of parks.
Educators are invited for a meet in greet with Taking Care curators and viewing of the exhibition.
Join naturalists Ed Johnson and Ray Matarazzo with Director of Natural Science Colleen Evans on guided walks through the borough of parks.
The public opening reception of new exhibition, Taking Care: The "Black Angels" of Sea View Hospital.
Become a member to attend the preview of new exhibition Taking Care: The "Black Angels" of Sea View Hospital.
Join naturalists Ed Johnson and Ray Matarazzo with Director of Natural Science Colleen Evans on guided walks through the borough of parks.
Amplify the beauty of the sun during the darkest time of the year in this craft workshop for teens and adults.