Staten Island Museum

About Staten Island Museum

Staten Island Museum (officially the Staten Island Institute of Arts & Sciences) is Staten Island’s oldest cultural institution, and the only remaining general interest museum in New York City. Founded in 1881 by fourteen of New York City’s first “environmental activists”, the Staten Island Museum houses artifacts and specimens from ancient to contemporary periods. Admission varies — check the current price on the venue's website before visiting.

Location

1000 Richmond Ter, Staten Island, NY 10301

Nearby attractions

• SUMMIT One Vanderbilt

  SUMMIT One Vanderbilt

  Mirrored, immersive observation experience 1,100 feet above Grand Central Terminal.

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  Fort Greene Park

  A hilltop park crowned by the Prison Ship Martyrs' Monument.

• Empire State Building

  Empire State Building

  1931 Art Deco skyscraper with observatories on the 86th and 102nd floors.

• One World Observatory

  One World Observatory

  Observatory on floors 100-102 of One World Trade Center, the tallest building in the Americas.

• Central Park

  Central Park

  843-acre landscaped park at the centre of Manhattan, opened in 1858.

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  Radio City Music Hall

  The 6,000-seat Art Deco theatre home to the Rockettes and the Christmas Spectacular.

Nearby restaurants

• Nathan's Famous

  Hot dogs · $ · Brooklyn

• Totonno's Pizzeria Napolitana

  Pizza · $ · Brooklyn

• Randazzo's Clam Bar

  Seafood · $$ · Brooklyn

• Defonte's Sandwich Shop

  Sandwiches · $ · Brooklyn

• Brooklyn Farmacy & Soda Fountain

  Ice cream · $ · Brooklyn

• Win Son

  Taiwanese American · $$ · Brooklyn