The museum facade
Press Releases :: 9/2006

Contact: Joanne Guilmette
Phone: 518/474-8730
Fax: 518/486-3696
E-Mail: jguilmet@mail.nysed.gov

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
The New York State Museum will be closed to the public on Saturday, September 16th

Albany, New York -- 9/2006

ALBANY, NY – The New York State Museum will be closed to the public on Saturday, September 16th to allow for major electrical repairs and testing of the emergency power system.

The Museum will reopen Sunday, September 17th at 9:30 a.m.

The New York State Museum is a cultural program of the New York State Education Department.  It is located on Madison Avenue in Albany. It is generally open daily from 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. except on Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year's Day. Admission is free. Further information can be obtained by calling (518) 474-5877 or visiting the museum website at www.nysm.nysed.gov.

Museum Hours: Open daily from 9:30am to 5:00 pm | Carousel Hours Open Daily: 10am-4:30 pm | Information please call: 518-474-5877
The New York State Museum is a program of The University of the State of New York / New York State Education Department / Office of Cultural Education