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.

Our Museum Programs for Winter/Spring 2022

Our Winter/Spring 2022 schedule is out, and we have some interesting programs again for all interests. All programs are FREE!

New York Aircraft Production during World War II

Wings of Victory: Aircraft Manufacturing in New York State During World War II: the first in our series of Saturday programs, January 29th at 2PM at the Museum. All programs are FREE and open to the General Public. Attendance limited to 40. The Winter/Spring 2022 Programs are sponsored by the Friends of the New York State Military Museum with generous support from Stewarts Shops.

Historian Patrick Chaisson examines aircraft production in New York State during the Second World War, tracing the development of such legendary warbirds as the Grumman Hellcat and Republic Thunderbolt fighter plans and many of the lesser-known aviation companies who did their part to help win victory.

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Museum Hours

Tuesday - Saturday | 10:00 am - 4:00 pm (Closed Sunday & Monday)

Research Center Hours

Appointments are required.
Tuesday – Friday | 11:00 am to 4:00 pm

The museum is closed on
all New York State & Federal Holidays.

61 Lake Avenue
Saratoga Springs, NY 12866
(518) 581-5100

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(518) 226-0490

Due to staffing concerns the museum
can no longer accept telephone inquiries.

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