A Multi-Year Modernization of the State Museum Has Begun, Hochul Says

New York State Museum begins $150M modernization effort

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- Phase One of modernizing the New York State Museum has begun. It's part of a multi-year, $150 million investment into the museum's future. The goal of the museum's upgrades are to create a learning space for families and students, showcase New York's history, and to be a highlight of downtown Albany's [...]

New York State Museum unveils plans for first phase of $150M renovation

Stacks coffee and cafe, an expanded exhibition schedule and a new Kid Zone are all listed as steps toward an overdue new vision for the museum.

A multi-year modernization of the State Museum has begun, Hochul says

The governor on Thursday announced details of a $150 million plan to revamp the New York State Museum in Albany.

First Phase of State Museum Transformation Introduces Major Exhibits, New Dedicated Kids Zone, Café and Gift Shop Reopenings, and Launch of Visioning Task Force

Governor’s $150 Million Investment Begins Multi-Year Modernization of Museum Governor Kathy Hochul and Commissioner of Education Betty A. Rosa today announced the launch of Phase One of the transformation of the New York State Museum. Made possible by Governor Hochul’s historic $150 million investment in the Museum’s future, the initial rollout includes major new exhibits,