Staten Island Children's Museum

Step inside this beautifully restored Victorian to encounter Alice Austen's powerful photographs—hundreds of intimate images documenting Staten Island life with striking honesty. The museum pairs her work with contemporary art, creating thoughtful conversations about how personal vision shapes our understanding of history and community.

Step back into 19th-century Italian history at this beautifully preserved home, where you can explore the legacies of inventor Antonio Meucci and revolutionary Giuseppe Garibaldi through authentic artifacts, early telephone prototypes, and exhibits celebrating Italian culture and achievement.

Step inside this waterfront gem housed in a maritime artist's former home to explore the working waterfronts of New York through stunning oil paintings, ship models, and the stories of the sailors who shaped America's maritime heritage.

Explore Staten Island's art, natural history, and heritage in this welcoming museum steps from the Ferry Terminal. See stunning geological specimens, one of the island's finest butterfly collections, and exhibits celebrating local culture—perfect for a cultural break during your summer visit.

Explore America's maritime heritage through the fascinating stories of coastal lighthouses and their vital role in shaping New York's shipping history. Take a guided boat tour to see these iconic beacons up close and learn how they guided vessels safely through treacherous waters.

Explore over 30 authentic colonial buildings and learn what daily life looked like in early America through hands-on demonstrations, guided tours, and period crafts at this expansive open-air museum.

Explore this stunning 1680s stone mansion where Revolutionary War peace talks unfolded in 1776. Tour period rooms, stroll manicured gardens with thirteen commemorative trees, and catch golden sunsets over the water.