Upcoming Events


Online Speaker Series

The 2025-2026 Season of Online Speaker Series is now live!

Join fellow history enthusiasts for a brand-new season of the Online Speaker Series—reserve your seat now!

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Illustrious Strangers at 250

Inspectors General and The American Democratic Tradition

Wednesday January 28, 2026 at 6:00 PM

Congratulations to the OIG on its 40th Anniversary!

Recurring Events

Archives JR! Investigation Station

NY Archives JR! Investigation Station

Where: New York State Museum, Kids Cove
When: Every Thursday 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
Cost: Free

Dive into the world of archives with New York Archives Jr! magazine. Each week, we'll explore a fun learning activity inspired by an issue of New York Archives Jr!, where kids will discover fascinating history, analyze primary sources, and engage with interactive projects!

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Archives Adventures

Thursdays - 11 am Discovery Place Free

Curious about New York's past? Come uncover the stories behind the state's history— one document at a time! Join us every Thursday at 11:00 a.m. for "Ask an Archivist" at the New York State Museum. Each session offers a peek into New York State’s rich and surprising history through carefully chosen original documents, photographs, and videos. An expert archivist will be on hand to share stories, answer your questions, and reveal how we uncover and preserve the past. You never know what fascinating piece of history you’ll discover!

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