ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) — Are you visiting the New York State Museum and looking for something to drink or a bite to eat? You’re in luck. A café has reopened on the second floor mezzanine.
The Carousel Café is operated by Stacks Espresso and is part of Phase One of the museum’s $150 million modernization plan.
The café offers a selection of beverages, soups, sandwiches, and kid-friendly options. It’s open from 8 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Wednesday-Friday and 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday.
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Other Phase One updates include new exhibits, a dedicated kids zone, and reopening the gift store.
The money for the museum’s upgrades was secured in the 2025-2026 state budget. It was included in the $400 million dedicated to improving downtown Albany…