"After years of feeling a little frozen in time, the New York State Museum is officially turning the lights back on. New York State has launched phase one of a major, multi-year transformation of the Albany institution, backed by a $150 million investment to make the museum feel more lively, welcoming and family-friendly. The first wave of changes is already rolling out-and it's a big one."
""The transformation of the New York State Museum marks the beginning of a groundbreaking new era for our state," Governor Hochul said in a press release. "Finally, families across New York can enjoy a dedicated space for learning and engaging with our state history. I am grateful for Commissioner Rosa's partnership in realizing this initiative, and like all New Yorkers, I look forward to visiting the new exhibits and experiencing everything the Museum's revitalization has to offer.""
"Exhibitions are the biggest immediate change. Under Museum Director Jennifer M. Saunders, the museum plans to host four to six major exhibitions every year, mixing in-house projects with nationally touring shows. The first arrived in December with "Barbie: A Cultural Icon Exhibition," which features more than 300 artifacts, including the original 1959 doll and a vintage Dreamhouse, plus plenty of photo-op moments."
New York State launched phase one of a major, multi-year, $150 million transformation of the New York State Museum to make the space more lively, welcoming and family-friendly. The renovation returns a museum café and gift shop, creates a dedicated kids zone, and establishes a Visioning Task Force to guide future changes. The museum will host four to six major exhibitions annually, mixing in-house projects with national touring shows. The first exhibition, 'Barbie: A Cultural Icon Exhibition,' opened in December with more than 300 artifacts, including the original 1959 doll and a vintage Dreamhouse.
Read at Time Out New York
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