Welcome to the New York State Military Museum

The mission of the museum and research center is to preserve, interpret and disseminate the story, history and records of New York State’s military forces and veterans.

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Sherman Tank Returns!

Our Sherman Tank returns to the NYS Military Museum from Fort Drum after a year long restoration, to it's permanent exhibit spot.

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A CALL NOT UNHEEDED

The exhibit features a dazzling array of militia and National Guard distinctive unit dress uniforms, ballot boxes and decorative bronze trophies that interpret the social organization of the National Guard, original artifacts from the USS Maine, and a carronade captured during the 1857 Dead Rabbits Riot in New York City.

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Battleground for Freedom

No less than 120 military engagements occurred on New York soil, more than in any other state, ranging in scale and significance from the decisive Battle of Saratoga to numerous bitter skirmishes and ruthless raids that raged throughout the frontier settlements...

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Some Great Past Exhibits

Welcome to the New York State Military Museum

The mission of Friends is to be a support to the museum, to aid in fund raising for exhibits and displays, as well as assisting in drawing attention to the museum through programs, lectures and events. As the board of trustees, we are the elected board which helps direct the membership to facilitate the support mission of the non profit group.

From our Conserved Flag Collection

Excelsior Brigade National Color, Civil War.

From our conserved flag collection at the Military Museum. The national color seen here, carried by the Excelsior Brigade during the 1862 Virginia campaigns and reportedly made by Evans & Hassall in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, includes 34 gold-painted stars arranged in concentric ovals, a pattern typically found on national colors from Philadelphia’s Schuylkill Arsenal. Brigadier General Joseph Revere, a former Navy midshipman, Mexican War veteran, and grandson of Paul Revere, first took command of the Excelsior Brigade in December 1862 and supposedly inherited the flag from the previous commander, Colonel George Hall. Augustus L. Revere, General Revere’s son, presented the flag to state authorities after the war. Flag dimensions are: 75 1/2" Hoist x 80"Fly. (1995.3509)

27th Division in World War II Exhibit now open

27th Division in World War II Exhibit now open

Our newest exhibit, the 27th Division in Hawaii during World War II is now open for public viewing. This exhibit focuses on the early years of World War II for the 27th Division and their training in the United States before being deployed to Hawaii for further training during World War II. This temporary exhibit will be open for public viewing for the next few months. Please make a special effort to see this fantastic exhibit.