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The Best History Museums in New York State

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History museums in New York State

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    Ellis Island , New York City
    4.4
    Historic Site
    Hear the tales of the 12 million immigrants who passed through Ellis Island when it served as the nation's busiest immigration inspection sta
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    Boldt Castle and Yacht House , Alexandria Bay
    4.7
    History Museum
    Nestled on an island of the St. Lawrence River, Boldt Castle and Yacht House tells a tragic story of a wealthy couple who never got to live i
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    George Eastman Museum , Rochester
    4.7
    History Museum
    The oldest photography museum that houses one of the oldest film archives in the world, George Eastman Museum, boasts a collection of over 3.
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    New York State Museum , Albany
    4.6
    Natural History Museum
    Get a state-oriented perspective on everything from the natural world to human history and habitation at New York State Museum. Established i
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    Franklin D. Roosevelt Presidential Library and Museum , Hyde Park
    4.7
    Historic Site
    The first presidential library built in the United States, Franklin D. Roosevelt Presidential Library and Museum was conceived when Franklin
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