The Staten Island Museum's permanent collections contain natural science specimens, archival records, and works of art and design, which represent Staten Island's natural and cultural history across time. The Natural Science collections represent an irreplaceable record of what animal and plant species have existed on Staten Island, both historically and currently. The Art collections contain fine art, design, and material culture spanning antiquity through the 21st century. The History collections contain artifacts and documents that relate to the tribes, individuals, and organizations that have shaped Staten Island.