The Collections
The Pember Museum collections are a wonderful example of the biodiversity of the area 100 years ago, and also include specimens from around the world.
There are over 7,000 objects in the collections of the Pember Museum, covering a wide variety of natural history subjects. Nearly 80% of the collections are on display. Specimens include vertebrate (birds, mammals, and reptiles) and invertebrate animals (insects, arachnids and sea life), rocks and minerals, fossils, some anthropological and historical materials, and a herbarium (dried plant specimens).
NEWS
Young Explorers
Beginning Thursday, September 24. 3:30-4:30pm.
Registration required. In the LIBRARY for children age 6 and older. Participants need to be able to read and write for this program learning about the flora and fauna of the Pember Nature Preserve. Each week we will learn something different, play educational games and/or create nature art. We have a limited amount of supplies and spacing for this program. Registration is required by the end of day on Wednesday prior to each class.
Call Bernie or Maria at the museum 518-642-1515 to register.
The 1st class on 9/24 will be an introductory class. The program will run through December 10 with no program on Thanksgiving.
Closed on Saturday, September 5
Open House
Museum at the History Fair
Museum is open!
Our new carpet has been installed and we are back in business starting Friday, June 26, 1-5pm. We’ll be open Saturday 10-1. Our regular hours will follow.
However, please note that special hours are for Friday, July 3. We will be open from 10-3 and closed on July 4th. Have a safe and happy 250th!
Book Signing June 25 at 6:15pm
Summer Nature Programs
Summer programs are lined up for the Pember Nature Preserve featuring journaling, reptiles, rain, birds, wildflowers, butterflies, moths, geology and mushrooms. Check them out on the Nature Programs 2026 page. Please note that most require preregistration to insure we have enough supplies for everyone to enjoy. Registration entails calling the museum at 518-642-1515. We look forward to seeing you!
Last Call!
Last call for viewing the exhibit Eggscentricity 2. This Saturday, May 16 will be the final day. Come see the 146 year old egg from Scotland that traveled over 4,000 miles before reaching the Pember in 1996.