Staten Island Museum

I love the lower level of the Museum, which tells the history of the Island. The first floor is more about the nature on the island, and the second floor displays archaeological items and panels about the hospital for TB. You don't need to buy tickets in advance, and the staff there were nice.
One thing I didn't like about the museum was the music on the lower level, but other than that, it's a good place to check out. Taking pictures is allowed, but no flash and no videos.

The Staten Island Museum is a small but charming spot that’s perfect for a quiet visit. It’s air-conditioned, which makes it extra nice on hot days, and they operate on a pay-what-you-wish system—so it’s very affordable. The exhibits are thoughtfully curated, and while it isn’t huge, that actually makes it easy to enjoy without feeling overwhelmed. Overall, it’s a cute little museum that’s definitely worth stopping by if you’re in the area.

The Staten Island Museum is the ideal place for exploring art, natural science, and history. With various innovative exhibitions, there are tons to learn here. The current exhibitions at the time of this review are "Breakdown: The Promise of Decay", "Remember the Mastodon", and "Taking Care: The Black Angels of Sea View Hospital".

Breakdown: The Promise of Decay exhibition examines the vibrancy of decay. It focuses on the notions of time, waste, and the in-between. What I love about this exhibition is that it focuses on both microorganisms and non-organic substances. It goes into depth about the life and death of fungi and bacteria, as well as, the harmful substance of microplastics and how it can decay/breakdown.

Remember the Mastodon is my favorite exhibition here. A short and informative wing about the mastodon. Especially, how they are similar, yet different, from the wooly mammoth!

Taking Care: The Black Angels of Sea View Hospital is the final exhibition here. It features the hard working nurses from the 1900s, who worked in the Sea View Hospital to help find treatment for tuberculosis. While I love learning about the animal kingdom, it is nice to learn about the past heroes from our history.

I brought my nephews here they had a great time. Beautiful museum, small but excellent design and setup. This whole area is amazing so much history. I can't wait to til the spring really comes in, to walk around the grounds. I learned about the Black Angels never heard about them before my visit. Snug harbor is a Staten Island gem.

Really enjoyed this museum, while it's not large it packs a lot of information in a small space. It's well curated, well organized, has some interactive elements and appropriate and interesting for all ages. Strong focus on both the local history and the ecology.