Staten Island Museum
There are 3 different ways to get in. Start with the one that needs the least from you.
Staten IslandStaten Island Ferry to St. George Terminal, then S40 bus to Snug Harbor

Show almost any ID
“I'd like to visit — pay what you wish please”
Every way in
Ordered by how much work it takes.
Show almost any ID
Walk in todayNeeds: Any ID
Pay-what-you-wish for ALL visitors — suggested donation
Bring: No residency requirement — PWYW for all
Library card → Culture Pass
A little setupNeeds: Library card
General admission to all exhibitions
- Part of Snug Harbor Cultural Center. Three main areas: natural science, history/art, and archives. Founded 1881. Also home to the oldest continuously operating natural history collection on Staten Island.
IDNYC — as a membership
Set up firstNeeds: IDNYC
Free museum admission year-round, 10% discount in Museum Store, special member discounts for events/programs, invitations to special events, subscription to e-blasts
Worth: $25/year membership value
- Get your IDNYC card
- Visit Staten Island Museum in person
- Present your IDNYC card at the Visitor Services desk
Watch out: Not available to existing members or those who were members since 2014. Must redeem in person. Available to NYC residents 14+.
What no route covers
These cost extra however you get in.
- Special events may have separate fees
- Special events, programs