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Staten Island, coextensive with Richmond County, is the southernmost of the five boroughs and counties of New York City, New York. It is situated at the southernmost point of the state, separated from the adjacent state of New Jersey by the tidal straits Arthur Kill and the Kill Van Kull; it is separated from the rest of New York by New York Bay. Information taken from Wikipedia. Information for landmark taken from www.newyorkcityadvisor.com
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The Staten Island Museum is the only museum in the whole city that covers a wide range of topics, like art, nature, and the history of the area. It started in 1881. Inside the museum, there are different exhibits like the "Cabinet of Curiosities" and "Remember the Mastodon." Which shows ancient relatives of elephants that lived on Staten Island and other parts of New York City millions of years ago. You can also learn about the Lenape tribe, the first people to live on the island when you visit. Have you ever seen a Mastodon exhibit?
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National Lighthouse Museum - Near this National Lighthouse Museum, you can see more than 180 models of lighthouses and other exhibits. This museum is all about preserving the history of lighthouses and the people who took care of them. Inside, you can check out exhibits like "Life at the Light: Lighthouse Keepers," "Supplying the Nation's Light Stations: The General Depot," and "Beacons Through Time." Sometimes, for a fee, visitors can also take a boat tour to see other lighthouses and cool places around the harbor. Do you collect lighthouse memorabilia?
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