New York - Staten Island

The Alice Austen House Museum is housed in a small Gothic Revival structure from 1710, and the only surviving example of Gothic Revival architecture on Staten Island. It also provodies great harbor views. This was the home of photographer Alice Austen whose talent was belatedly recognized by Life magazine in 1930.The resource room displays a collection of her photos.

Alice Austen House is listed on the National Register of Historic Places and is a designated New York City Landmark.

The historic conference house was the site of the last meeting between the colonists and the British before the two sides went to war.

Historic Richmond Town is New York's only restored village and outdoor museum consisting of 29 buildings, 14 of which are open to the public.

The Jacques Marchais Museum of Tibetan Art features a large collection of Himalayan art set inside a replica of a mountain temple with an authentic altar. The garden has stone sculptures, including life-size Buddhas. Other exhibits within the museum include Jacques Marchais' journals and publications, rare books, memorabilia, historical photos documenting the construction of the Museum, and period displays.

Seguine House was built in 1838. It is still occupied.

The Snug Harbor opened in 1833 as the first maritime home and hospital for retired seamen. The Cultural Center was founded in 1976 as an arts complex featuring 28 historic buildings, including Greek Revival structures from the mid-1800s. Buildings include the Newhouse Center for Contemporary Art, the Staten Island Children's Museum and the Veterans Memorial Hall. There's also the Staten Island Botanical Garden with its orchid and rose collections.

The Staten Island Children's Museum allows visitors to discover a rainforest canopy or the ocean floor, learn about animals, as well as exhibits on the arts, sciences and humanities through hands-on workshops and live performances.

Historic Richmond Town is a historic village and museum complex with 15 buildings on 25 acres. Three centuries of daily life, history, and culture are featured through guided tours and daily demonstrations.

The Staten Island Historical Society preserves and presents the history and culture of Staten Island.

Opened in 1936, Staten Island Zoo was primarily focused on reptiles, especially snakes. It still has a large collection and also features North American mammals, an aquatic exhibit and a children's area to feed domestic animals.