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The Staten Island Museum’s team wishes you a Happy New Year! The Museum will be closed on Wednesday, January 1st in observance of New Year’s Day and will reopen on January 2nd . Come visit us on January 4th and 5th and enjoy free admission!

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Breakdown: The Promise of Decay Public Opening Reception

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 ...

Breakdown: The Promise of Decay Members and Private Opening

Registration by invitation only. For more information about registration or how to become a member, please contact the Development Office at 718-483-7114. 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, ...

Bird and Nature Walk: Wolfe’s Pond Park

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

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.

Bird and Nature Walk: Great Kills Park

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. 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.

Bird and Nature Walk: Ocean Breeze Park

Ocean Breeze Park Quintard St. and Olympia Blvd., Staten Island, NY, 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 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 ...

Edible Island + Holiday Card Making

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

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 ...

Bird and Nature Walk: Blue Heron Park

Blue Heron Park 222 Poillon Ave, Staten Island, NY

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.  

Bird and Nature Walk: Field of Dreams (Latourette Park)

Latourette Park Forest Hill & London Rds, Rockland Ave, Staten Island, NY, 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 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 ...

Bird and Nature Walk: Silver Lake Park

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

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 ...

Crafternoons: Winter Wreaths

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

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.

$30 – $35

Bird and Nature Walk: Wolfe’s Pond Park

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

Family History Workshop and Presentation

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

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.

Bird and Nature Walk: The William T. Davis Memorial Walk and Hawk Watch

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

Guided Tour of Taking Care: The Black Angels of Sea View Hospital

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

4th Annual – Black Cat Scavenger Hunt

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

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!

Biergarten at the 74th Annual Fence Show

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

$20 – $25

74th Annual Fence Show

Staten Island Museum at Snug Harbor 1000 Richmond Terrace, Building A, Staten Island, NY, 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: ...

Bird and Nature Walk: Clove Lakes Park

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

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

Bird and Nature Walk: Conference House Park

Conference House Park 298 Satterlee St., Staten Island, NY

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

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 ...

Summer Nights | Silk Painting with Janice Patrignani

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

$30 – $35

Summer Nights | Metal Embossing with Color with Janice Patrignani

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

$30 – $35

Moth Night

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

$5 – $10

Summer Nights | Relief Printmaking with Janet Gonzalez

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

$30 – $35

Bird and Nature Walk: Cedar Grove Beach

Cedar Grove Ebbitts Street and Cedar Grove Avenue, Staten Island, NY, United States

Join naturalists Ed Johnson and Ray Matarazzo with Director of Natural Science Colleen Evans on guided walks through the borough of parks.

Staten Island Museum Gala

Richmond County Country Club 1 the oval, Staten Island, NY, 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 ...

Earth Day: Flower Power!

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

Make and take crafts for green thumbs big and small: flower crowns, seed paper, wildflower seed bombs, design your own seed packets, and more!

$10 – $15

Bird and Nature Walk: Freshkills North Park

Freshkills North Park 350 Wild Ave., Staten Island, NY, 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 ...

Solar Eclipse Glasses Giveaway Weekend

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

Safely view this remarkable celestial event with a free pair of solar glasses while supplies last.

$5 – $8

Bird and Nature Walk: Ocean Breeze Park

Ocean Breeze Park Quintard St. and Olympia Blvd., Staten Island, NY, United States

Join naturalists Ed Johnson and Ray Matarazzo with Director of Natural Science Colleen Evans on guided walks through the borough of parks.

Brunch for Women in Healthcare

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

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.

$50

Bird and Nature Walk: Brookfield Park

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

Join naturalists Ed Johnson and Ray Matarazzo with Director of Natural Science Colleen Evans on guided walks through the borough of parks.

Taking Care: Artists and Scholars Discussion

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

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 ...

$10 – $15

Educator Open House *New Date*

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

Educators are invited for a meet in greet with Taking Care curators and viewing of the exhibition.

Bird and Nature Walk: Mount Loretto

Mount Loretto Unique Area 20 Kenny Road, Staten Island, NY, United States

Join naturalists Ed Johnson and Ray Matarazzo with Director of Natural Science Colleen Evans on guided walks through the borough of parks.

Taking Care: Public Opening Reception

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

The public opening reception of new exhibition, Taking Care: The "Black Angels" of Sea View Hospital.

Bird and Nature Walk: Wolfe’s Pond Park

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

Join naturalists Ed Johnson and Ray Matarazzo with Director of Natural Science Colleen Evans on guided walks through the borough of parks.

Bird and Nature Walk: Blue Heron Park

Blue Heron Park 222 Poillon Ave, Staten Island, NY

Join naturalists Ed Johnson and Ray Matarazzo with Director of Natural Science Colleen Evans on a guided walk 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.

Edible Island

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

“Mmm!” your way through a market full of delicious local and regional treats to give this holiday season.

Bird and Nature Walk: Latourette Park

Latourette Park Forest Hill & London Rds, Rockland Ave, Staten Island, NY, United States

Join naturalists Ed Johnson and Ray Matarazzo with Director of Natural Science Colleen Evans on a guided walk through the borough of parks.

Light and Love: an Altered Books Presentation

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

Meet the artists behind the altered books as they present their work, share information about the Jewish communities they learned about, and the significance of combating antisemitism for everyone.

How Sweet It Is! Benefit Night

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

Join the Staten Island Museum for this fall honey-themed benefit event!

Bird and Nature Walk: Silver Lake Park

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

Join naturalists Ed Johnson and Ray Matarazzo with Director of Natural Science Colleen Evans on a guided walk through the borough of parks.

Halloween 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 seasonal crafts and activities made with recycled materials!

$5 – $10

Bird and Nature Walk: Wolfe’s Pond Park

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

Join naturalists Ed Johnson and Ray Matarazzo with Director of Natural Science Colleen Evans on a guided walk through the borough of parks.

Vulnerable Landscapes: Artist Talk

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

Explore the relationship between the built and natural environment with James Vincent Brice, Nathan Kensinger, Sarah Nelson Wright, and Nate Dorr.

Biergarten at the Fence Show

Join us for a drink and a snack at this fundraiser for the Museum at the Fence Show! Brews by Kills Boro Brewing Company, Flagship Brewing Company, and Pour Standards Richmond County Homebrew Club.

$20 – $25

73rd Annual Fence Show

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

Long-standing outdoor gallery and market featuring local artists and craftspeople, with Biergarten and food vendors.

The Black Angels – Book Launch and Discussion

College of Staten Island 2800 Victory Blvd., Building P, Staten Island, United States

Join Maria Smilios, author of the new book The Black Angels: The Untold Story of the Nurses Who Helped Cure Tuberculosis, in conversation with public historian Debbie-Ann Paige and Virginia Allen, a nurse at Seaview Hospital from 1947 – 1957 to celebrate the launch of this exciting new book.

$8

Lemon Creek: Guided Walk with Nathan Kensinger

Lemon Creek Seguine Ave. and Florence Pl., Staten Island, United States

Trace out the history of Staten Island’s forgotten streams and waterfront towns with artist and journalist Nathan Kensinger. This walk will share his work exploring the Lemon Creek watershed as it flows out to Prince’s Bay, which is featured in the exhibition Vulnerable Landscapes.

Moth Night

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

Look closely at Museum moth specimens, flap your wings with some shadow dancing, explore Cooper Keane's Mobile Monarch Museum, and take a night hike through Snug Harbor!

$5 – $10

Bird and Nature Walk: Clay Pit Pond

Clay Pit Pond 83 Nielsen Ave, Staten Island, NY, United States

Join naturalists Ed Johnson and Ray Matarazzo with Director of Natural Science Colleen Evans on a guided walk through the borough of parks.

Bird and Nature Walk: Cedar Grove

Cedar Grove Ebbitts Street and Cedar Grove Avenue, Staten Island, NY, United States

Join naturalists Ed Johnson and Ray Matarazzo with Director of Natural Science Colleen Evans on a guided walk through the borough of parks.

Wildflower Walk

High Rock Park 200 Nevada Avenue, Staten Island, United States

A guided walk through the heart of the Greenbelt in search and celebration of Staten Island’s Official Wildflower, the Pinxter Azalea.

Gala

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

Cocktails, dinner, live music, and dancing as we honor Marie H. Cole and Lucille Herring.

Bird and Nature Walk: Wolfe’s Pond

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

Join naturalists Ed Johnson and Ray Matarazzo with Director of Natural Science Colleen Evans on a guided walk through the borough of parks.

Bird and Nature Walk: High Rock Park

High Rock Park 200 Nevada Avenue, Staten Island, United States

Join naturalists Ed Johnson and Ray Mattarazo with Director of Natural Science Colleen Evans on a guided walk through the borough of parks.

Yes, And Closing Event | Perfect Moment Review

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

Collect, Share, Process Free with Museum admission Join Yes, And artists Day de Dada as they process the Perfect Moments that have been written on tags and collected through their installation over the past 8 months. It’s time to share, read out loud, and add the Perfect Moments Tags to the Day de Dada archives. ...

Memorial Making with Lina Montoya

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

Join artist Lina Montoya for an afternoon of public art making. Remember and memorialize those lost during the COVID-19 pandemic as part of the project, Naming the Lost Memorials.

Lockdown Staten Island Documentary: How to participate

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

Help document Staten Islanders’ lives during the lockdown that took place from March to June 2020—one of the most intense and memorable periods of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.

Black History Month Transcribe-a-thon

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

Join the Staten Island Community Alliance at the Staten Island Museum for a Black History Month transcribe-a-thon to transcribe newly digitized family history records making them more easily searchable and accessible for researchers.