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Visitor Notice: On Saturday, December 3 all vehicular and pedestrian traffic must use the West gate located on Snug Harbor Road to access the Snug Harbor site.

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The Staten Island Museum is open! We look forward to welcoming you to explore art, natural science, and history.

Health and safety first

The Staten Island Museum holds the public trust in the highest regard—your health and safety are our top priorities.

A review of our visitor guidelines and regulations can help orient you before arriving and ensure that you get the most out of your experience. By visiting the Museum, you agree to abide by these policies. The Museum’s policies are subject to change in accordance with City, State and Federal guidelines.
Please make sure to plan ahead for your visit.

Virtual Visit

If you are unable to visit us in person, the museum provides a wide range of virtual resources, activities, and programs. Please click below for programs that you can enjoy from home.

Accessibility

The Staten Island Museum is wheelchair accessible.

How to Get Here

Questions? Click here to email us.

  • Hours

    Wednesday – Sunday, 11am – 5pm
    Last entry, 4:45pm. Re-entry not permitted.

    The Museum is closed on Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, New Year’s Eve, and New Year’s Day.

  • Admission

    For a touchless experience, purchase daily online tickets below.

    Admission (suggested):
    Adults: $8.00
    Students and Seniors: $5.00
    Children 2 – 12: $2.00
    Museum Members: FREE
    Admission is free for a caregiver accompanying a visitor with a disability.
    Admission is free to active duty and retired veterans with ID, year-round.

    Discovery Pass at Snug Harbor Logo

    Discovery Pass: $20
    With the Discovery Pass at Snug Harbor, you can visit the Staten Island Museum, Newhouse Center for Contemporary Art, New York Chinese Scholar’s Garden, and the Noble Maritime Collection with just one admission ticket! (By clicking the button below you will be taken to Snug Harbor Cultural Center & Botanical Garden’s website for more information.) 

How to Visit Safely

person with fever

Please stay home if you are feeling ill or have a fever.

person wearing mask

Face coverings are strongly recommended for visitors. Museum staff will wear masks. The museum is equipped with MERV13 air filters to improve indoor air quality.

people six feet apart

Maintain physical distance between parties.

hand washing

Wash hands and use hand sanitizer regularly during your visit.

coat check is closed

Coat check is temporarily closed. No large bags.

follow directions

Please follow directions from Museum staff.

no food or beverage

Food and beverages are not permitted in the museum. This includes produce and live plants.

purchase tickets online

For a touchless experience, we strongly encourage purchasing your tickets online.

get map online

For a touchless experience, a digital map can be viewed here.

purchase tickets online

For a touchless experience, we strongly encourage purchasing your tickets online.

Important Safety Guidelines to Plan Your Visit

Visitor Conduct
Staten Island Museum staff and visitors have the right to an environment free from abusive, threatening, or inappropriate behavior. The Museum reserves the right to remove any person acting in an unacceptable or inappropriate manner.

  • We strongly recommend wearing a face covering while visiting the museum, even if vaccinated.
  • Face coverings must cover the nose, mouth and chin, and fit snugly against the sides of the face.
  • Physical distancing between parties is recommended. Avoid crowding in galleries and hallways.
  • Please observe space capacity guidelines.
  • Some museum programs may have different assembly requirements.
  • Stay home if you are feeling sick.
  • Help prevent the spread of germs by washing your hands often with soap and water. Hand sanitizer stations are located throughout the museum.
  • The museum is equipped with MERV13 air filters to improve indoor air quality.
  • Please follow the instructions of the Staten Island Museum staff and security personnel.
  • Digital map can be viewed here.