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Happy Thanksgiving from all of us here at the Staten Island Museum! The Museum will be closed on Thursday, November 28th in observance of the holiday. We will be open Friday, November 28th, as well as all weekend, and we look forward to welcoming you!

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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.

Crafternoons: Mosaics with Janice Patrignani

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

Design professional, visual artist, and art educator Janice Patrignani will walk participants through the process of creating their own mosaics.

$20 – $25

NYICFF in Your Neighborhood

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

Join us to check out a New York International Children's Film Festival's short film program and all of the great cultural activities your neighborhood has to offer.

Bird and Nature Walk: Brookfield Park

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

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. Join guides for this 1-2 mile hike.

‘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.

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!

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.

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

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.

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!

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.

“Lions in Illyria” | A Sensory-Friendly Performance by IlluminArt Productions

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

Free/Donations Welcome Giraffes are gentlemen, aardvarks are card sharks, and animals rule the world in this retelling of Shakespeare's Twelfth Night. When young lioness Violet is separated from her twin brother by a storm at sea, she must find her way alone in an unknown country. Disguised as a boy, she finds work helping a ...

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.

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

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

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

[Postponed] Presentation: Site Unseen – Civil War Draft Riots and William Olliffe’s Diary

Online Live Event * Please register.

This event has been postponed. Please check back soon for the rescheduled date.  Zoom - Registration required $10/$5 members Debbie-Ann Paige’s research illuminates how the Civil War Draft Riots on Staten Island targeted historically Black neighborhoods on the North Shore. Using ferry operator William Olliffe’s diary as a point of reference, Debbie-Ann will explore the ...

$5 – $10

Podcast: Site Unseen – Draft Riots

Online

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.

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.

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

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: 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

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

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.

Night Science Discovery Kit – Volume II

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Explore the wonders of nocturnal science with our Night Science Discovery Kit – Volume II. Available for free download. Download the PDF Demystify the nocturnal world of science right from your windowsill or backyard with a downloadable kit of night science activities! With instructional videos, closer-looks, games and art activities, this interactive guidebook helps users ...

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 Staten Island’s Black History right to your fingertips. Take a curator-led tour of Women of the Nation Arise! and learn from the stories of Drusilla ...

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 what plants and animals can tell us about the health of their habitat and conduct an experiment to show why amphibians are good bioindicators.  

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.

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 guide kids and families through projects without having to worry about technical difficulties. This month use wooden shapes to create complex geometric designs. To-Go packs ...

$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 finding food. Learn all about the specialized functions of bird beaks. What can the shape or size tell us about their lives?

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 guide kids and families through projects without having to worry about technical difficulties. This month create an ornate frame fit for your favorite photo or ...

$5 – $8