NEW GALLERY SPACES OPENING IN 2016
In December 2016, our fourth floor will be transformed into a new destination for historical education and innovation. During the current renovation, objects from our permanent collection are on view throughout the Museum.
Museum Collection Highlights
Stained glass window
ca. 1656
1951.414b
Glass
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Museum Collections
Historical Artifacts
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| Title | Related People | Date | Object Number | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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Scrimshaw whale tooth depicting the clipper ship "Cosmos" |
1910-1940 |
1943.28 |
|
 |
Model for elevated railroad 1871 |
1871 |
INV.14760 |
|
 |
The Pretty Village |
1890 |
2000.442 |
|
 |
Needle case |
1825-1875 |
Z.1499ab |
|
 |
Thomas Jefferson Indian Peace Medal |
|
1863-1885 |
1966.81 |
 |
Druggist's jar fragments (2) |
1840-1880 |
INV.6558c-d |
|
 |
World Trade Center dust |
2001 |
2002.19 |
|
 |
Round the World with Nellie Bly |
1890 |
2000.448 |
|
 |
Round the World |
1873 |
2000.451 |
|
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Fork |
1750-1800 |
Z.169 |
