Staten Island Museum at Snug Harbor
The Staten Island Museum at Snug Harbor is the borough's oldest and largest general interest museum, with collections spanning natural history, art, and Staten Island history spanning three centuries. Housed in a landmark Greek Revival building on the Snug Harbor Cultural Center campus, the museum serves as the primary repository for the history and natural heritage of Staten Island.
Founded: 1881
Upcoming Events
- Stephanie Dinkins: Anchoring Home Member’s Preview — Nov 12 – Nov 12, 2026
- Stephanie Dinkins: Anchoring Home Public Exhibition Opening — Nov 14 – Nov 14, 2026
- Bird and Nature Walk: Wolfe’s Pond Park — Nov 18 – Nov 18, 2026
- Family History Month Workshop 2: Transcribe-a-thon — Nov 21 – Nov 21, 2026
- Bird and Nature Walk: Silver Lake Park — Dec 2 – Dec 2, 2026
- Edible Island – part of the Holiday Hop! — Dec 5 – Dec 5, 2026
- Bird and Nature Walk: Blue Heron Park — Dec 16 – Dec 16, 2026
- Bird and Nature Walk: Great Kills Park — Dec 30 – Dec 30, 2026
Hours
| Monday | Closed |
|---|---|
| Tuesday (today) | Closed |
| Wednesday | 11:00 – 17:00 |
| Thursday | 11:00 – 17:00 |
| Friday | 11:00 – 17:00 |
| Saturday | 11:00 – 17:00 |
| Sunday | 11:00 – 17:00 |
Open Wednesday through Sunday. Closed Monday and Tuesday.
Admission
Paid Admission
- General
- $10.00
- Student
- $6.00
- Senior
- $6.00
Admission grants access to the museum's galleries. Snug Harbor grounds are separately free.
Getting Here
Staten Island Ferry, then S40 bus to Snug Harbor