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July 7, 2015NYS Museum Programs , early July 16-22
Behind the Scenes Tour: State Museum Shaker Collection Saturday, July 18, 1–2:30 p.m.
Meet in Main Lobby; Adults and Children – Free, Pre-registration is required.
The State Museum’s collection of Shaker materials includes several thousand artifacts, only a small portion of which can be seen in the current exhibition. In this behind the scenes tour, visitors will see Shaker artifacts in the museum’s collection storage, and explore what made Shaker craftsmanship internationally admired. Space is limited, please register by Friday, July 17 with Nicole LaFountain at (518) 474-0575 or email Nicole.lafountain@nysed.gov
Family Fun Day: Summertime Travel in NYS Saturday, July 18 ▪ 1–4 p.m.
Check with Main Lobby Desk on day of event ▪ Families ▪ Free
Each third Saturday of the month, the Museum offers fun for the whole family with games, crafts, and other theme-based activities.
Side By Side: Shaker and Modern Design – Gallery Talk Shaker Museum | Mt. Lebanon Saturday, July 18 ▪ 2p.m.
Wash House ▪ Adults ▪ $10, free for Museum Members
Museum president David Stocks discusses “Side By Side: Shaker and Modern Design,” an exhibition of Shaker objects from the Museum’s collections alongside the work of diverse mid-century and contemporary designers and furniture-makers, on display through October 12.
The Shaker Museum | Mt. Lebanon is located at 202 Shaker Road, New Lebanon, NY 12125. Visit www.shakerml.org for more information.
The Small World of Shaker: Miniature Furniture, Books & Dolls – Opening Day Shaker Museum |Mt. Lebanon Sunday, July 19 ▪ 10 a.m.–4 p.m.
Poultry House ▪ Admission by donation ▪ Suggested donation of $10 The Shaker Museum | Mount Lebanon presents “Shaker Miniatures,” an exhibition of Shaker miniature objects and dolls from the Museum’s collections. On display through September 7.
The Shaker Museum | Mt. Lebanon is located at 202 Shaker Road, New Lebanon, NY 12125. Visit www.shakerml.org for more information.
New York State Education Department
New York State Museum • Cultural Education Center • Albany NY 12230
518 474-5877
