This category lists sites which present the history of an era or region through collections in museums composed of historic artifacts located in New York.
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- Montauk Point Lighthouse The oldest lighthouse in the state, authorized under President George Washington in 1792. Offers online gift shop, photos, events calendar and information on lighthouse museum. (Montauk)
- The Charlotte-Genesee Lighthouse Museum Displays about lighthouse lore, navigation and local history in Rochester.
- Museum of American Finance Affiliate of the Smithsonian Institution, is the only independent museum dedicated to capitalism, entrepreneurship and free enterprise. Located in New York City, New York.
- The Adirondack Museum Explores the culture, environment and history of the region. Includes hours, fees, virtual tours, online exhibits, events, FAQs, services and directions. Located in Blue Mountain Lake.
- New York Historical Society Interprets cultural history of the city and state. Includes hours, admission, membership details, library, events, details of exhibits and directions. Located in New York City.
- The Long Island Museum of American Art, History and Carriages Offers two separate buildings, with collections featuring exhibitions on American historical and social themes and horse-drawn vehicles. Includes hours, admission, programs and events, memberships, map and directions. Located in Stony Brook.
- Chapman Historical Museum Presents the history of the Glens Falls - Queensbury community and photographs of Seneca Ray Stoddard displayed in the restored Victorian home of the DeLong Family. Includes details of current displays, hours, membership information, and directions.
- Franklin County Historical and Museum Society Collects, preserves, exhibits and interprets materials relevant to the history of the Malone, New York area. Includes a virtual tour, directions, hours, programs, and contact details.
- Museum of Wayne County History Collections and exhibits of artifacts depicting the county and surrounding area in Lyons.
- Chemung Valley History Museum. Collections and exhibitions focusing on the Southern Tier of New York State and neighboring Northern Pennsylvania in Elmira.
- Lower East Side Tenement Museum Focuses on America's urban immigrant history in New York.
- Slate Valley Museum Exhibits dedicated to the history and culture of the slate industry in Granville.
- Southeast Museum Exhibits on the history of the town, including the early American Circus, the Harlem Line Railroad, the Tilly Foster Mine, the Borden Milk Condensery, and the Croton Reservoir System.
- Thousand Islands Museum Special exhibits of world class muskies and hunting decoys from the past and present in Clayton.
- The Lost Museum A 3D exploration and archive of P. T. Barnum's American Museum, 1865, New York City.
- Quincy Square Museum Displays of artifacts and literature about the history of Earlville and its surrounding area.
- Tenement Museum Blog Descriptions and pictures of activities in the museum ss well as in the Lower East Side neighborhood around it.
- Mattituck-Laurel Historical Society and Museums A "living museum" where the past is recreated on a life-size scale. Several historical houses are included.
- Coney Island Museum Features memorabilia of the amusement park. Includes hours, admission, membership details and directions. Located in Brooklyn.