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February 4, 2016State Museum Hosts 25th Annual New York In Bloom
Spring arrives early at the New York State Museum where visitors will find more than 100 flower displays throughout the Museum February 19 – 21 for the 25th Annual New York in Bloom, which benefits the Museum’s educational programs for children. Admission is $5 (cash only); children ages 12 and under are free.
Garden club members, professional designers, and floral enthusiasts from the Capital Region will create unique floral arrangements that complement the Museum’s exhibitions. David Michael Schmidt of Renaissance Floral Design will transform the front window area of the Museum lobby with a colorful display with inspiration from the mobile, Four at Forty-Five by Alexander Calder, that is currently on exhibit in the main lobby.
Other activities include floral design demonstrations and children’s programs. A flower market will be open in the main lobby Friday through Sunday from 11 a.m. – 4:30 p.m., while supplies last. Nicole’s Special Events and Catering will offer a selection of light luncheon food on the 4th floor of the Museum Friday through Sunday from 11 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Visit the Museum’s website for more information and a schedule of programs:
http://www.nysm.nysed.gov/programs/nybloom/.
Supporters of New York in Bloom are Ambiance Florals and Events and Renaissance Floral Design.
The State Museum is a program of the New York State Education Department’s Office of Cultural Education. Located at 222 Madison Avenue in Albany, the Museum is open Tuesday through Sunday from 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. It is closed on Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year’s Day. Admission is free. Further information about programs and events can be obtained by calling 518.474.5877 or visiting the Museum website.
