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Visitor's Info and Directions


HOURS: Tuesday - Saturday, 10AM - 5PM
Planetarium Show Times

We are closed New Year’s Day, January 1
We are open the following Sundays: Jan. 3, Jan. 10 & Jan. 17

ADMISSION:
Museum Only:
Planetarium: *
Members:
FREE
4 FREE PASSES
Reciprocal Membership: FREE $3.75
Children (4-12):
$4.00
$7.75
Seniors Citizens (65+):
$5.25
$9.00
Adults:
$6.50
$10.25

* Includes Admission to the Museum


VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES

VOLUNTEER APPLICATION - .doc MS Word Format

VOLUNTEER APPLICATION - .pdf Adobe Reader Format


YOU CAN MAKE A DIFFERENCE:

You can make a difference in the lives of others.

Volunteers are needed in Archives, Education, the Museum Gift Shop, Guest Services, and for Special Events, Ad Hoc, and Behind the Scenes.

Learn more about:
Volunteer Opportunities
Benefits & Requirements
Getting Started

Volunteer Benefits:
On the job training
Rewarding work
New experiences
Personal satisfaction
Special volunteer benefits & discounts

Please Contact: Maryann Baird, Business Office Manager for more information. 518.382.7890 ext 251. Jobs@SchenectadyMuseum.org


VISIT THE MUSEUM :


Come to the Museum and discover a community with the power to change the world. It might just change the way you look at science, art, technology, and people all around you!


How to Get to the Schenectady Museum [MAPQUEST]


Directions From Thruway:

NYS Thruway to Exit 25. Follow I-890 west to Exit 5 - Broadway and bear to the right. Go to the first traffic light on Broadway and take a right on to Millard Street. Continue on Millard Street through 3 intersections, which takes you across Albany Street and State Street. After you cross State Street, Millard Street will become Nott Terrace. Take the second right on Nott Terrace to Nott Terrace Heights. Go to the top of the hill. The Museum is on your right.


Directions From Northway:

Take the Northway to Exit 6 and take Route 7 west towards Schenectady. Follow Route 7 about 6 miles to Union Street. Take Union Street to Nott Terrace and turn left. Turn left on Nott Terrace Heights. Go to the top of the hill. The Museum is on your right.


Directions From Route 146:

Directions from Clifton Park, Mechanicville (Route 146) - Stay on 146 over the Rexford Bridge to Balltown Road.  Stay on Balltown Road to the intersection of Union Street (Route 7).  Take a right onto Union Street.  Take Union Street to Union College area and turn left on Nott Terrace.  Go through first intersection (Eastern Avenue) and take your first left after that (Nott Terrace Heights).  Go to the top of the hill.  The Museum is on your right.


Directions From Amsterdam:

Take Route 5 through the Village of Scotia. Cross the Scotia Bridge and stay on State Street in Schenectady. Continue on State Street bearing right where the road forks. Turn left at the first intersection and continue straight across to Nott Terrace. Turn right on Nott Terrace Heights. Go to the top of the hill. The Museum is on your right.



 
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