• Arise: Virtual Gala

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    Join us virtually for our 2020 Gala emceed by Casey Jost, performance by Hegazy, appearance by the Impractical Jokers and special comments and performance by Emmy-nominated Ingrid Michaelson.

    Super Science: Animal Tracks

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    Which way did they go? What kind of animal was it? When were they here? Animal tracks help us answer these questions and provide information about the world around us. ...

  • Family Art Workshop: Neighborhood Collage

    Online Live Event * Please register.

    Learn about collage and use materials found around the house to make an artwork about your community. What makes your neighborhood unique? What kind of buildings are there? What do ...

    Pop-Up Bird and Nature Walk!

    Brooklfield Park Arthur Kill Rd. bet. Richmond Ave. and New Vale Ave., Staten Island, United States

    Join this 1-2 mile hike through Brookfield Park with guide Ed Johnson.

    Pop-Up Bird Walk! Wolfe’s Pond Park

    Wolfe's Pond Park 420 Cornelia Ave., Staten Island, NY, United States

    Join the Staten Island Museum for a 1-2 mile guided hike as we search for migrating waterfowl, songbirds, and raptors at Wolfe’s Pond Park.

  • Family Art Workshop: Papier Mache Teacup

    Online Live Event * Please register.

    During the women’s suffrage movement, tea parties provided women a place to gather, fundraise, and organize their efforts to advance the cause. With just a few household items, you can ...

    The True Grit of the Suffragists

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    Staten Island OutLOUD presents a virtual performance on the women's suffrage movement with local historian Patricia Salmon, Edwina Martin (Public Administrator of Richmond County) and Bonnie Bolstein (Island resident and ...

    NYICFF Kid Flicks!

    Online Live Event * Please register.

    A fresh season brings a fresh round of NYICFF Kid Flicks, amazing short film programs from around the world, sure to inspire delight, curiosity, and conversation for viewers big and small.

    Presented in partnership with New York International Children’s Film Festival.

    $5 – $6.99

    Super Science: Fossil Dig

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    $5 recommended donation/Registration is not required Donate Watch this 3 part episode below!   The word fossil comes from the Latin word fossus, meaning "having been dug up." Fossils are ...

  • Family Art Workshop: Clay Coil Pots

    Online Live Event * Please register.

    Learn how to make your own air-dry clay at home and use this simple handbuilding technique to create your own pot by rolling and joining coils of clay.

    Lunch and Learn: Artist Raphael Soyer

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    Two portraits by Raphael Soyer hang in the Staten Island Museum: A Girl with Flowers (1940) and Self-portrait in my 60’s (1969). Join us for a brief look at Soyer’s life, philosophy on art, and the story of how these two artworks found a home on Staten Island.

    Super Science: Camouflage

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    Take a peek at some of the unexpected ways animals blend into their surroundings. Experiment with color and pattern to uncover the creative ways animals disguise themselves.

    Super Science is hosted by special guest Ashley Gary, The Wildlife Host!

  • Family Art Workshop: Suncatcher

    Online Live Event * Please register.

    Spring hasn’t arrived yet and we’ll take all the sun we can get! Brighten up your window by creating your own suncatcher using a unique print-transfer technique along with materials found around the house.

    Korean Lunar New Year – At Home!

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    Celebrate at home the whole week with recipes, games, videos, and activities for the entire family to enjoy! Learn about the games (To-hoh), food (Tteok-guk), fashion (hanbok), and performing arts that epitomize this special time of year with this downloadable guide.

    Maedeup (Korean Knots) Art Workshop

    Online Live Event * Please register.

    Learn how to make Maedeup, the traditional Korean art form of knotting silken cords. Maedeup consists of over 35 intricate knots, some with imaginative names such as “dragonfly” and “plum blossom,” all skillfully made into beautiful ornaments and accessories

    $10 – $15

    Super Science: Water Critters

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    New Episode! $5 recommended donation/Registration is not required DONATE Super Science can also be viewed at YouTube.com/SIMuseum (Click here to go right to the playlist) Visit the collections to get ...

  • Lunch and Learn: Elizabeth Britton and Her Mosses

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    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!

  • Family Art To-Go: Funky Frames

    NEW! Family Art To-Go Packs Recommended for ages 8+ Craving some non-screen creative time? Each Family Art To-Go Pack comes with all the materials you need plus step-by-step instructions to ...

    $5 – $8

    Super Science: Do Birds Have Teeth?

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    New Episode! $5 recommended donation/Registration is not required DONATE Super Science can be viewed at YouTube.com/SIMuseum All animals have adapted features which help them meet their basic needs, like eating or ...

  • Family Art To-Go: Wooden Mosaics

    NEW! Family Art To-Go Packs Recommended for ages 8+ Craving some non-screen creative time? Each Family Art To-Go Pack comes with all the materials you need plus step-by-step instructions to ...

    $5 – $8

    Lunch and Learn: Stumped

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    1933 was one of the most active Atlantic hurricane seasons, falling third after 2005 and 2020. Learn what a chance find in the collection can tell us about why it was so active and what we can learn.

    Super Science: What is a Bioindicator?

    New Episode! $5 recommended donation/Registration is not required DONATE Super Science can be viewed at YouTube.com/SIMuseum Responding to pollutants in their environment, certain organisms can change their body and behavior. Explore ...

    Juneteenth at the Staten Island Museum

    Staten Island Museum at Snug Harbor 1000 Richmond Terrace, Building A, Staten Island, NY, United States

    Free Admission All Day Join historian Debbie-Ann Paige and the Staten Island Museum in a celebration of Juneteenth. Learn about how the Staten Island African American Heritage Tour can bring ...

  • Science Talk: Brood X Sounding Off

    Staten Island Museum at Snug Harbor 1000 Richmond Terrace, Building A, Staten Island, NY, United States

    Join Colleen Evans, Director of Natural Science at the Staten Island Museum for a talk about all things Cicadas.

    Moth Night – In Person

    Staten Island Museum at Snug Harbor 1000 Richmond Terrace, Building A, Staten Island, NY, United States

    Celebrate National Moth Week! Stay up late for Moth Night and revel in the beauty of moths and learn about their life cycles and habitats.

    $5 – $10

    Summer Nights: Sailors’ Valentine

    Staten Island Museum at Snug Harbor 1000 Richmond Terrace, Building A, Staten Island, NY, United States

    Summer Nights are fun and creative experiences for adults! Create ornate patterns with shells in this upcoming workshop.

    $30 – $35
  • Summer Nights: Shore to Shore Scavenger Hunt III

    Staten Island Museum at Snug Harbor 1000 Richmond Terrace, Building A, Staten Island, NY, United States

    Summer Nights are fun and creative experiences for adults! All ages are welcome for this scavenger hunt featuring sites of recent and bygone historical and cultural significance.

    $30 – $35

    Summer Nights: Printmaking Collagraphs

    Staten Island Museum at Snug Harbor 1000 Richmond Terrace, Building A, Staten Island, NY, United States

    Summer Nights are fun and creative experiences for adults! Explore surface design through collagraphy printmaking.

    $30 – $35
  • 71st Annual Fence Show

    Staten Island Museum at Snug Harbor 1000 Richmond Terrace, Building A, Staten Island, NY, United States

    Each year, the Fence Show transforms the museum’s front lawn into an outdoor gallery featuring local artists and craftspeople. See paintings, ceramics, prints, jewelry and textiles and take something original home from this longstanding festival.

  • Podcast: Site Unseen – Draft Riots

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    In this episode public historian and policy analyst Debbie-Ann Paige will lead us on a harrowing journey along Staten Island’s north shore in the path of the Civil War Draft Riots which gripped New York City in July of 1863.

    Placed Notes Opus 2, 3 & 4

    Staten Island Museum at Snug Harbor 1000 Richmond Terrace, Building A, Staten Island, NY, United States

    Join artist, composer, and trumpeter Volker Goetze and 31 other performers for an interactive musical experience.

  • Artist Info Session: Yes, And

    Online Live Event * Please register.

    Join Staten Island Museum staff to learn more about Yes, And: a survey exhibition of art and artists related to Staten Island and walk through the application process, timeline, and eligibility.

  • Edible Island Gift Shop

    Staten Island Museum at Snug Harbor 1000 Richmond Terrace, Building A, Staten Island, NY, United States

    Work your way through a market full of delicious local and regional treats to give this holiday season.

  • Lunch and Learn: Tulip Poplar

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    Join us as we explore the tulip tree and how it has made a mark on our American natural history with La' Portia Perkins, natural resource scientist, researcher, activist, and poet.

  • Mid-Winter Recess: Exotic Insect Collage

    Staten Island Museum at Snug Harbor 1000 Richmond Terrace, Building A, Staten Island, NY, United States

    After observing various insects, participants will use collage to create their own imaginative insect.

    $5 – $10
  • Book Talk: The Sustainability Myth

    Staten Island Museum at Snug Harbor 1000 Richmond Terrace, Building A, Staten Island, NY, United States

    Join Dr. Melissa Checker for a discussion around her award-winning book The Sustainability Myth, focusing on industrial waterfronts and historically underserved places.

  • Josephine’s Cotton: The Revue by Skin Dance Company

    Staten Island Museum at Snug Harbor 1000 Richmond Terrace, Building A, Staten Island, NY, United States

    Travel back in time through song and dance to join Josephine Baker, the first Black American superstar, as she dives deeper into the experiences of her childhood and adult life. Performed by SKIN Dance Company.

    $20

    Earth Day Celebration: Seeds and Soil

    Staten Island Museum at Snug Harbor 1000 Richmond Terrace, Building A, Staten Island, NY, United States

    Explore the ground below and world above with activities and presentations in art, science, and history. Learn something new and protect the only world we have.

    $5 – $10
  • Gala

    Richmond County Country Club 1 the oval, Staten Island, NY, United States

    Celebrating 140 years of the Staten Island Museum and honoring Dr. Kerry Kelly and Dr. Ginny Mantello.

    Presentation: Staten Island is Ours! An Altered Book Project

    Staten Island Museum at Snug Harbor 1000 Richmond Terrace, Building A, Staten Island, NY, United States

    A presentation of Staten Island is Ours! An Altered Book Project. A multidisciplinary art-making project created by Caryn T. Davis in collaboration with Kelly Villar and the Staten Island Urban Center.

  • Yes, And: Members’ Only Preview

    Staten Island Museum at Snug Harbor 1000 Richmond Terrace, Building A, Staten Island, NY, United States

    Become a member to attend the preview of Yes, And - a survey exhibition of art and artists connected to Staten Island.

    Yes, And: Public Opening Reception

    Staten Island Museum at Snug Harbor 1000 Richmond Terrace, Building A, Staten Island, NY, United States

    Yes, And presents over 30 artists showcasing recent work in video, performance, painting, photography, installation, drawing, and more.

  • Moth Night

    Staten Island Museum at Snug Harbor 1000 Richmond Terrace, Building A, Staten Island, NY, United States

    Stay up late for Moth Night! Revel in the beauty of moths and learn about their life cycles and habitats.

    $5 – $10

    Greetings From: Mail Art with Day de Dada

    Staten Island Museum at Snug Harbor 1000 Richmond Terrace, Building A, Staten Island, NY, United States

    Join Day de Dada to illustrate your “perfect Staten Island moment” with a variety of materials and explore the borough’s history as a vacation destination through the postcard collection.

    $30 – $35
  • Good on Paper: Intro to Papermaking

    Staten Island Museum at Snug Harbor 1000 Richmond Terrace, Building A, Staten Island, NY, United States

    Curious about papermaking? Join teaching artist Jenya Frid for this introductory workshop.

    $30 – $35
  • 72nd Annual Fence Show and Biergarten

    Staten Island Museum at Snug Harbor 1000 Richmond Terrace, Building A, Staten Island, NY, United States

    Each year, the Fence Show transforms the museum’s front lawn into an outdoor gallery featuring local artists and craftspeople.

  • Yes, And Artist Talk: Nathan Kensinger

    Staten Island Museum at Snug Harbor 1000 Richmond Terrace, Building A, Staten Island, NY, United States

    Join artist Nathan Kensinger for a discussion of his work encompassing photography, film, installation, curation and journalism.

    Mad Science, Magic and Mummies at the Museum

    Staten Island Museum at Snug Harbor 1000 Richmond Terrace, Building A, Staten Island, NY, United States

    Wear your favorite costume, and enjoy family-friendly crafts and activities from creating your very own spell book to mummified apples!

    Bird Walk: Silver Lake Park

    Silver Lake Park 700 Victory Boulevard, Staten Island, New York

    A guided bird walk to watch for migrating waterfowl and late migrant/winter resident songbirds near the reservoir and surrounding plantings.

  • Yes, And … I’ll Have Another – A night out at the Museum

    Staten Island Museum at Snug Harbor 1000 Richmond Terrace, Building A, Staten Island, NY, United States

    Join the Staten Island Museum's Contemporary Council for YES, AND ... I'll Have Another | A night out at the Museum to see our latest exhibition and meet some of the artists from Yes, And: a survey of art and artists connected to Staten Island.

    $35 – $50

    Celebrate Staten Island Is Ours! An Altered Book Exhibition

    Staten Island Museum at Snug Harbor 1000 Richmond Terrace, Building A, Staten Island, NY, United States

    Join us in celebrating this new exhibit! Young people from the Staten Island Urban Center worked with artist Caryn T. Davis and public historian Debbie-Anne Paige to create unique works of art based on the history of Black communities on Staten Island. Students altered and reinterpreted preexisting books, recycling them into an artistic form with their own photographs, collages, paintings, and drawings.

  • Edible Island

    Staten Island Museum at Snug Harbor 1000 Richmond Terrace, Building A, Staten Island, NY, United States

    A market full of delicious local and regional treats to give this holiday season!

  • ‘Yes, And’ – artists’ panel | Impact and Inspiration: The Life of James Zappalorti

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    This discussion centers on the memory of Staten Islander James Zappalorti and the ways in which his unfortunate death created and continues to inspire social change. Join Yes, And artists Terry S. Hardy and Paul Moakley, James’ brother Robert Zappalorti, and NYC Anti-Violence Executive Director Beverly Tillary – in conversation with selection panelist Ed Woodham – followed by a Q&A.