New York State Military Museum

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61 Lake Ave
Saratoga Springs, NY 12866

The New York State Military Museum and Veterans Research Center in Saratoga Springs, NY is dedicated to preserving, interpreting, and sharing the rich history and records of New York State's military forces and veterans. Established in 1863, the museum houses over 25,000 artifacts dating from the Revolutionary War to the present day, including uniforms, weapons, battlefield souvenirs, and fine art.

With a collection that includes the largest assortment of state battle flags in the country and the largest collection of Civil War flags globally, the museum offers a comprehensive look at New York's military history. The Veterans Research Center features a vast library of military and state history, photographs, unit histories, and oral histories of New York veterans from World War I to the present.

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Jody W.
9/27/2025

I did not expect to spend as long as I did at the military museum! It's surprisingly vast and filled with historical documentation, artifacts, and knowledgeable staff (volunteers?) to greet you...

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Nancy S.
11/15/2023

A free museum?!? Love this. Even though I'm not a big military history buff, some of my family are. We spent a lovely morning reviewing their displays. The volunteer employees are phenomenally...

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Brian F.
7/5/2022

We checked this place out after visiting the USS Slater in Albany earlier in the day. It doesn't take a lot of time to see everything, an hour or so, but there's a lot of cool stuff here. They...

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Jennifer C.
1/13/2022

First of all, it's free to get into. That was a great surprise! So much history and memorabilia, this is a must do for history lovers if you are in Saratoga Springs. I truly enjoyed learning how...

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ZhuZhu L.
2/24/2022

How I love to learn some history in details with photo and illustrations of all kinds. I was given a warm welcome at the entrance. Admssion to the museum is free and you can find street parking...

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