Staten Island Museum

10/14/2026

HERE YOU ARE: STATEN ISLAND TRIENNIAL - CLOSING THIS WEEKEND.

Don't miss this amazing exhibition from seven Staten Island artists. The museum is open Wednesday - Sunday 11am - 5pm.

Also check out events for Open House New York weekend on the museum's events page: https://www.statenislandmuseum.org/events/

Image 2: Gabri Christa - KANKANTRI Silk Cotton Tree (detail)
Image 3: Lynore Routte - Wide Awake Moon Medicin Cape (detail)
Image 4: Roemello Ajgmurati - 365 to Life detail - Digital Posters 2024
Image 5: Siobham McBride - Dust Devil - Acrylic gouache on paper on panel 2023 (detail)
Image 6: Arjuna Routte-Prieur - Protection - 2024 (detail)
Image 7: Olga Ginzburg-Genesis-New Dorp Beach-Photograph-2024 (detail)
Image 8: Lea Simoniello - these are the only weights you shouldn't be lifting anymore - oil on canvas 2023 (detail)

10/10/2026

Join us for OPEN HOUSE NEW YORK weekend programming. FREE with museum admission. Registration recommended.

SATURDAY OCTOBER 17, 1-3pm - Word Art Workshop and Artist Talk with Roemello Agjmurati.

SUNDAY OCTOBER 18, 11am-12pm - Behind the Scenes: Collections Care and Tour of Staten Island Making History.

On Saturday celebrate the last weekend of Here You Are: Staten Island Triennial and join us for a gallery talk with artist Roemello Agjmurati and curator Rylee Eterginoso followed by a hands-on workshop. Learn from the creative practice of triennial artist Roemello Agjmurati and get inspired to make your own text-based graphic design.
All materials provided.

On Sunday, go behind the scenes with Audrey Malachowsky, Sr. Collections Manager/Registrar. Learn how these diverse objects are cared for, conserved, and prepared for display and take a guided tour of our newest exhibition Staten Island Making History.

For more information and to register go to: https://www.statenislandmuseum.org/events/

10/07/2026

Don't miss INTRO TO GENEALOGY on SATURDAY, OCTOBER 10, 1 - 3PM.

Kick off Family History month and hear about the Staten Island Museum’s ACEGen Initiative by joining the museum's Collections Team and the Staten Island Chapter of the Afro-American Historical and Genealogical Society (AAHGS)!

In this introductory workshop, guests will examine the variety of records and documents critical for genealogical research. Learn from professional genealogists Debbie-Ann Paige and Robin Semple about the approach they take to family history research and bring your questions!!

These programs are supported by the The New York Community Trust and the Altman Foundation.

For more information and to register please click here: https://www.statenislandmuseum.org/event/family-history-month-workshop-1-intro-to-genealogy/

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10/05/2026

A huge thank you to everyone who came out yesterday for the Staten Island Museum's 76th annual Fence Show: Fine Arts and Crafts Fair! The weather wasn't ideal but no one let it dampen their spirits. Our amazing creative community showed up with their beautiful art, Maker Park radio kept us dancing, and our wonderful food vendors fueled us throughout the day.

The museum is so honored to keep this tradition going year after year.

Read more:https://www.silive.com/news/2026/10/creativity-soars-as-staten-island-artists-display-works-at-76th-annual-fence-show.html?fbclid=IwdGRjcAUwkqZjbGNrBTCSoWV4dG4DYWVtAjExAHBkb2YFc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQMMzUwNjg1NTMxNzI4AAEezx92v0bIqeVWl0Wuo5AyFLfiIeUx1bJSrXUyBjp8gMpRyXPMCGNZCe4jaPo_aem_xGOp6LY4ABA_1TNA_U_u6Q&utm_campaign=mrf-facebook-statenislandadvance&utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=social&mrfcid=202610046abf9cc2ebe6446e50d48f3a

10/01/2026

THE STATEN ISLAND MUSEUM'S 76TH FENCE SHOW IS THIS SUNDAY, October 4, 12-5pm.

We can’t wait to welcome you for a day of art, community, food, drinks, and fun. We’ll see you on October 4!

📅 New date: Sunday, October 4
🎨 Fence Show: 12–5 PM
🍺 Biergarten: 12–4 PM $20 at the door

Don't forget to bring some non-perishable food to the CHASI table and help Staten Islanders dealing with food insecurity this fall. Community Health Action of Staten Island

09/30/2026

Join us for Intro to Genealogy on SATURDAY, OCTOBER 10, 1 - 3PM.

Kick off Family History month and hear about the Staten Island Museum’s ACEGen Initiative by joining the museum's Collections Team and the Staten Island Chapter of the Afro-American Historical and Genealogical Society (AAHGS)! In this introductory workshop, guests will examine the variety of records and documents critical for genealogical research. Learn from professional genealogists Debbie-Ann Paige and Robin Semple about the approach they take to family history research. Bring your questions!!

These programs are supported by the The New York Community Trust and the Altman Foundation.

For more information and to register please click here: https://www.statenislandmuseum.org/event/family-history-month-workshop-1-intro-to-genealogy/

09/28/2026

EDUCATOR OPEN HOUSE at the Staten Island Museum
Thursday, October 8
3:30 pm - 5:30 pm
FREE and incudes museum admission. Registration recommended.

You are invited to explore the new exhibition, Staten Island Making History, and find out more about our history and geography of NYC museum programs, during a special afternoon for educators. All educators are welcome to bring their children to participate in this event. Hands-on, family friendly activities and snacks will be provided during the Open House.

For more information and to register click here: https://www.statenislandmuseum.org/event/educator-open-house/

09/25/2026

ANNOUNCEMENT: We know you've been counting down the days to the Staten Island Museum's 76th Annual Fence Show… but you’ll have to wait a little longer. A predicted Nor’easter for this weekend with rain and wind means we are moving the Fence Show and Biergarten to Sunday, October 4.

We’re grateful for your understanding and can’t wait to welcome you for a day of art, community, food, drinks, and fun. We’ll see you on October 4!

📅 New date: Sunday, October 4
🎨 Fence Show: 12–5 PM
🍺 Biergarten: 12–4 PM

09/22/2026

NOW MOVED TO SUNDAY, OCTOBER 4 12-5pm (rain date): JOIN US for the Staten Island Museum's 76th Annual Fence Show: Fine Arts and Crafts Fair featuring amazing local artists and craftspeople.

The Fence Show has something for everyone!

1. Victoria Saltarelli
2. Melisande Echanique
3. Karen Mcnamara
4. William Castello
5. James Alcorn
6. Teresa Mayo
7. Jenna Palermo
8. Judith Fiore
9. Irina Poludnenko
10. Patricia Calderon

09/20/2026

Join us at the Staten Island Museum's 76th annual Fence Show: Fine Arts and Crafts Fair and try your hand at some of your own art making. Activities are available throughout the fair and enjoy the work of over 100 amazing local artists and crafts people.

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 26, 12-5PM.