STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. – The Staten Island Children’s Museum has opened Explore Staten Island, a $1.4 million exhibit that marks the first complete renovation of an original exhibit room in a quarter century.

 

New York State Senator Jessica Scarcella-Spanton, the estate of Albert and Jean Roland, the Staten Island Foundation, the Achelis & Bodman Foundation, Con Edison, and the McCrindle Family, among other donors, supported the project. Hundreds of museum visitors also contributed by rounding up admission, event and camp purchases.