Become a Museum Collections Detective
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What happens to an artifact or specimen before it ever makes it into an exhibit or gets used for research? Step behind the scenes and discover how the New York State Museum keeps track of millions of objects in its collections!
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What happens to an artifact or specimen before it ever makes it into an exhibit or gets used for research? Step behind the scenes and discover how the New York State Museum keeps track of millions of objects in its collections. Meet the Ryan Whitehouse, Collections Database Manager, and Mehna Reach, Museum Registrar, to explore the fascinating work of identifying, documenting, preserving, and tracking museum collections.
Location:
New York State Museum, Madison Avenue, Albany, NY, USA
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The event has already taken place on this date:
08/21/2026
Time:
12:00 PM
Price:
Free
Ages
All Ages Adults & kids togetherWeb Service