Museums and Historical Societies in the Hudson Valley

Hudson Valley Museums

& Historical Societies

"The Hudson Valley's Community Connection"

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Columbia County

American Museum of Firefighting

Harry Howard Ave

Hudson, NY

518-828-7695

Firefighting equipment, memorabilia

Columbia County Museum

Kinderhook, NY

518) 758-9265

Shaker Museum & Library

Shaker Museum Rd., off Rt. 13, one mile south of Old Chatham

518-794-9100

Shaker furniture, crafts, agricultural and industrial tools.

Robert Jenkins House & Museum

113 Warren Street

Hudson, NY 12534

(518)828-9764 (518)851-9049

1811 Federal style home, whaling lore, military artifacts.

Hudson:

American Museum of Fire Fighting

125 Harry Howard Ave., Hudson, NY 12534

(518)828-7695

Oldest exhibit of fire fighting in United States. Open Apr-Oct Tu-Su 9AM-4:30PM. Handicap accessible. Free admission.

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Dutchess County

Franklin D. Roosevelt Library and Museum

Rt. 9, Hyde Park

845-229-9115

Displays of lives and careers of President and Mrs. Roosevelt

Mid-Hudson Children's Museum

75 North Water Street

Poughkeepsie

845-471-0589

More than 50 educational activity centers. Open year-round, daily except Monday

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Orange County

Bull Stone House - link

Harness Racing Museum & Hall of Fam - link

Museum of the Hudson Highlands - link

Gomez Mill House - link

Harness Racing Museum, Goshen. 845-294-6330, link

Interactive Museum - link

Karpeles Manuscript Library Museum - link

Maybrook Railroad Museum -Refurbished railroad caboose. The village library contains artifacts, films, videos, and photographs of the past. Also, a g-scale model train layout. FREE. April-Oct. Sat & Sun, 1-4. Route 208E

Maybrook 12543 845-427-2591

Museum Village - One of New York's largest living history museums with costumed interpreters demonstrating crafts in a 19th century village setting. 1010 Route 17M Monroe 10950 845-782-8247 - link

Neversink Valley Area Museum - link

Orange County Farmer's Museum - Located on the Brick House Museum grounds. Vintage farm equipment, blacksmith shop, saw mill and visitor's center. Sat-Sun 10-4.Route 17K Montgomery 12549 845-457-2959

Orange County Firefighter's Museum - link

Sands Ring Homestead - Built in 1760, one of the oldest Dutch Colonial homes in the Hudson Valley. A living history museum hosting tours, community events, and colonial workshops. April-Nov. Contact for tours and events. 180 Main Street Cornwall 12518 845-534-4829

Storm King Art Center - link 500 acre world-renowned outdoor sculpture park and museum known for its harmonious, yet dramatic interaction between sculpture and the surrounding landscape. Guided tours daily at 2PM, family programs, concerts, and hikes. Handicap accessible tram tours. Apr thru mid-Nov, Wed-Sun 10-5:30. Extended hours Memorial Day to Labor Day. Closed mid-Nov thru Mar.Old Pleasant Hill Road Mountainville 10953 845-534-3115

Washington's Headquarters -Video/Info

Newburgh Historical Society - link

Sugar Loaf Arts & Crafts Village - link

Purple Heart Museum - link

West Point - Historic American Videos View Videos

West Point Military Academy link

West Point Museum - link

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Putnam County

Boscobel

A House Museum of the Federal Period

1601 Route 9D

Garrison, NY 10524

845-265-3638

Boscobel is situated on a bluff on the east bank of the Hudson River . The house museum and surrounding grounds and gardens are situated on 45 acres. They offer visitors panoramic views of the Hudson Highlands and the Hudson River

Cold Spring:

Foundry School Museum

63 Chestnut Street, Cold Spring, NY 10516

(914)265-4010

Display includes foundry for West Point and paintings of Hudson River. Open Mar - Dec, TuW 10AM-4PM, Th 1-4PM, Su 2-5PM. Free admission. Cold Spring:

Foundry School Museum

63 Chestnut Street, Cold Spring, NY 10516

(914)265-4010

Display includes foundry for West Point and paintings of Hudson River. Open Mar - Dec, TuW 10AM-4PM, Th 1-4PM, Su 2-5PM. Free admission.

Fishkill:

Van Wyck Homestead Museum

POB 133, 504 Route 9, Fishkill, NY 12524

(845)896-9560

Van Wyck Homestead Museum is a 1732 Dutch- American farmhouse used as a headquarters for the Fishkill Supply Depot, 1776 - 1783 during the American Revolution. It was the site of the trial of James F. Cooper's "Spy". Collection of Rev War artifacts; Hudson Valley portraits; genealogical and local history library; gift shop. Open June 1 through October 31, Weekends, 1 - 4 PM, and by appt.

Garrison:

Garrison Art Center

23 Garrison's Landing

P O Box 4, Garrison, NY 10524

(845)424-3960

Garrison Art Center is a not for profit cultural and educational center which has been celebrating art since 1966. GAC opens the door to artistic inquiry and expression and fosters an appreciation of the arts in the community. GAC receives public funds from New York State Council on the Arts. GAC expands artists' vision and fosters creative ideas and appreciation of the arts in our community. All are invited to attend GAC's opening receptions in our gallery and enjoy wine & cheese, view the exhibition, meet the artists. Gallery Hours: Noon - 5 PM, seven days a week

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Rockland County

Rockland Historical Society & Jacob Blauvelt House - Zukor Road, New City, NY 10956

(845) 634-9629 www.rocklandhistory.org

Stony Point Battlefield

Route 9W, Stony Point, NY 10980

(914)786-2521

State Historic Site. Site of Revolutionary battle (storming British forticfications) circa 1779. Also site of oldest lighthouse on Hudson River (circa 1826). Open mid-Apr through Oct, W-Sa 10AM-5PM, Su 1-5PM. Free admission. Video and Info

Holocaust Museum

Havestraw Brick Museum

Rockland Lake State Park Museum

Bear Mountain Museum

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Ulster County

Bevier House

Rt. 209, 3.5 miles south of Kingston

Stone house, period rooms, stoneware, antique tools. Civil War items

Ellenville Museum

Terwilliger House

45 Canal Street

Ellenville, NY

845-647-5530

Permanent collection of local history, glass and pottery, changing local art exhibits

Delaware & Hudson Canal Museum

Mohonk Road

High Falls, NY

845-687-9311

Run by the D&H Canal Historical Society. Exhibits, library, archives. Mem. Day-Labor Day

Hudson River Maritime Museum

One Rondout Landing

Kingston, NY

845-338-0071

On Rondout Creek in historic waterfront district. Exhibits, small and large boat collection, educational programs, waterfront festivals

Gomez Mill House

Marlboro, NY

845-236-3126

Opus 40 and Quarryman's Museum

7480 Fite Road

Saugerties, NY

845-246-3400

Environmental sculpture; museum of tools

Rondout Lighthouse

One Rondout Landing

Kingston, NY

845-338-0071

Historic 1913 lighthouse on Hudson River at mouth of Rondout Creek. Accessible by tour boat from

Hudson River Maritime Museum dock

Samuel Dorsky Museum of Art

(formerly the College Art Gallery)

State University of New York at New Paltz

75 South Manheim Blvd. New Paltz, NY 12561

Shandaken Historical Museum

Academy St.

Pine Hill

845-254-4460

Senate House Museum

312 Fair St., Kingston

845-338-2786

Trolley Museum of New York

89 E. Strand, Rondout Landing

Kingston, NY

845-331-3399

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Westchester County

The Hammond Museum

PO Box 326

28 Deveau Rd

North Salem, NY 10560

914.669.5033

The Hammond Museum and Japanese Stroll Garden was founded in 1957 as a not for profit center for the humanities. Through programs and events, music and the arts, the Museum seeks to provide links between the East and West.

Lyndhurst

635 South Broadway, Tarrytown, NY - Video & Information

Pound Ridge Historical Society

255 Westchester Ave

P.O. Box 51

Pound Ridge, NY 10576

914-764-4333

The society maintains a museum/library

"The purpose of this Society shall be to bring together those people interested in history and especially the history of Pound Ridge and environs. Understanding the history of our community is basic to our democratic way of life, gives us a better understanding of our state and nation, and promotes a better appreciation of our American heritage."

Somers Historical Society

P.O. Box 336

Somers, NY 10589

(914) 277-497

Description:: Non-profit organization promoting Somers History

Annandale-on-Hudson:

Center for Curatorial Studies

Bard College, Annandale-on-Hudson, NY 12504

(914)758-2424

Gallery of contemporary art. Open year round, W-F 1-5PM, SaSu 1-5PM (Closed Holidays). Free admission.

Brewster:

Southeast Museum

67 Main Street, Brewster, NY 10509

(914)279-7500

Museum housed in historic town hall. Exhibits of railroad, mining, factory. Open Apr - Dec; Wenesday, Saturday and Sunday noon-4PM (other times by appointment). Free admission.

Cornwall-on-Hudson:

Museum of the Hudson Highlands

The Boulevard, Cornwall-on-Hudson, NY 12520

(914)534-7781

Natural history museum, Ogden Gallery, nature trails and gift shop. Open year round: Summer

M-Th 11AM-5PM, Sa 12-5PM, Su 1:30-5PM; Winter M-Th 2-5PM, Sa 12-5PM, Su 1:30-5PM. Donation requested.

Cross River:

Trailside Nature Museum

Routes 35 and 121, Cross River, NY 10618

(914)763-3993

Exhibits include natural history and Delaware Indian artifacts. Open We-Su, 10AM-4PM. Handicap accessible.

Cuddebackville:

Neversink Valley Area Museum

Hoag Road, Cuddebackville, NY 12729

(914)754-8870

Located in the Delaware and Hudson Canal Park, this museum features exhibits on the Delaware and Hudson Railroad. Open year round, Th-Su Noon-4PM. Admission fee charged.

Goshen:

Trotting Horse Museum

240 Main Street, Goshen, NY 10924

(914)294-6330

Exhibits feature harness racing. Includes the Hall of Fame of the Trotters. Open year round, M-Sa 10AM-5PM, Su Noon-5PM. Handicap accessible. Admission fee charged.

Katonah:

Caramoor Center for Music and the Arts

Girdle Ridge Drive, Katonah, NY 10536

(914)232-5035

Exhibits include European and Chinese artworks. Open Jun-Aug, ThSa 11AM-4PM, Su 1-4PM (November - April by appointment). Admission fee charged.

Katonah Museum of Art

28 Bedford Road, Katonah, NY 10536

(914)232-9555

Fine arts exhibits, outdoor sculpture garden. Open year round. Open Tu-F 1-5PM, Sa 10AM-5PM, Su 1-5PM. Handicap accessible.

Kinderhook:

Columbia County Museum

5 Albany Ave., Kinderhook, NY 12106

(518)758-9265

Local history and genealogy. Open year round M-F 10AM-4PM, Jun-Aug additional hours Sa-Su 1-5PM. Free admission.

Ichabod Crane School House

Route 9H, Kinderhook, NY 12106

(518)758-9265

Historic one room school house. Open Jun-Aug, W-Sa 11AM-5PM, Su 1-5PM. Free admission.

Monroe:

Museum Village

Route 17M, Monroe, NY 10950

(914)782-8247

A living history museum featuring exhibits and crafts of the 1800's. Open May - Dec, We-Fr 10AM-2PM, Su Noon-5PM. (Additional hours during July and August: We-Fr open 10AM-5PM, Su regular hours). Admission fee charged.

Mountainville:

Storm King Art Center

Old Pleasant Hill Road, Mountainville, NY 10953

(914)534-3115

Comprising 400 acres, the Center features a changing exhibit of sculptures in an outdoor setting. Open Apr - Nov, 11AM - 5:30 PM. Handicap accessible. Admission fee charged.

New Rochelle:

Thomas Paine Cottage and Museum

983 North Avenue, New Rochelle, NY 10804

Grounds include Thomas Paine's cottage and a one room schoolhouse. Open Apr-Nov, Fr-Su 2:00PM-5:00PM, or by appointment.

Hammond Museum and Oriental Stroll Gardens

Deveau Road, North Salem, NY 10560

(914)669-5135

Gardens, Japaneses style teahouse. Open May-Dec, W-Su 11AM-5PM (gardens close in October). (Not recommended for children under 7). Handicap accessible.

Ossining Urban Cultural Park Visitor Center

Routes 9 and 133, Ossining, NY 10562

(914)941-3189

Replicas of prison cells from Sing Sing prison, model of Old Croton Aqueduct, tourist information. Open year round, Tu-Sa 10AM-4PM. Handicap accessible. Free admission.

Teatown Lake Reservation

Spring Valley Road, Ossining, NY 10562

Museum, featuring reptile collection, is located on wildlife sanctuary. Open year round, Tu-Sa 9AM-5PM. Handicap accessible. Free admission.

John Kane House

126 E. Main St., Pawling, NY 12564

(914)855-1448

Managed by Pawling Historical Society. Post Revolutionary War exhibit. Open May-Oct, Sa-Su 2-4PM. Donations accepted.

Peekskill:

Hudson Valley Center for Contemporary Art

1701 Main Street

PO Box 209, Peekskill, NY 10566

(914)788-0100 (914)788-4531(fax)

Featuring long-term installations and exhibitions of contemporary art. Frequent special events. Open Saturday and Sunday, 11AM-6PM, and by appointment. Please see the calendar of events for special event times.

Poughkeepsie:

Francis Lehman Loeb Art Center

Vassar College, Poughkeepsie, NY 12601

(914)437-LOEB

Over 12,000 pieces of artwork in various mediums (oils, photographs, drawings, etc.). By European and American artists (including Hudson River School). Open when school in session, W-Sa 10AM-5PM, Su1-5PM. Call ahead during school breaks. Handicap accessible. Free admission.

Purchase:

Neuberger Museum of Art

Anderson Hill Road, Purchase, NY 10577

Exhibits include African and contemporary art. Open year round, Tu-Fr 10:00AM-4:00PM, SaSu 1:00PM-5:00PM. Handicap accessible.

Rhinebeck:

Galeria Boriken

10 Garden Street, Rhinebeck, NY

(914)876-4552

spirit94@aol.com

A gallery dedicated to the exhibition and sale of art from the island of Puerto Rico. Currently exhibiting works by Lizette Lugo, Enrique DeJesus, Monica Laird, Luis Antonio, and Felix Cordero. Also folk art forms from artisans of the island... corozo, santos, hand made pilones. Open open year round. Summer hours Sun - Thu 12-6 Fri- Sat 11-9 or later

Under the Apple Tree

42 West Market Street, Rhinebeck, NY 12572

(914)876-8882 (914)266-8076(fax)

sonshin@banet.net

Cooperative gift shop featuring the work of 25 Hudson Valley craftsmen with a 6-room house filled with unique items for the home and personal use. Many of the craftspeople take turns operating the shop, so the visitor will meet the craftsman. The work featured is traditional, Victorian and country...no contemporary. Open year round, 10-5 Thurs.- Monday (Closed Tues. & Wed.) Located just down the street from the Beekman Arms (the oldest inn in America).

Wilderstein

330 Morton Road, Rhineback, NY 12572

(845)876-4818

wilderstein@wilderstein.org

Historic Queen Anne Victorian Mansion and pleasure grounds. Open May through October, Thursday to Sunday from noon until 4:00 PM as well as Thanksgiving and December weekends.

Jay Heritage Center

210 Boston Post Road, Rye, NY 10580

(914)698-9275

The Jay Property in Rye is the boyhood home of New York State’s only native Founding Father, John Jay (1745-1829). Located next to a marshlands preserve and trails, this estate, now a public park, is where America’s first Chief Justice of the Supreme Court and author of The Jay Treaty grew up. The Property has an 8000 year old scenic vista of Long Island Sound over a meadow.It is also located on the historic Boston Post Road where mile marker “24” placed by Benjamin Franklin, is set into the perimeter wall. The centerpiece of this National Historic Landmark is an 1838 Greek Revival Mansion built by Peter Augustus Jay. Visitors can literally see the layers of history being uncovered here. The Jay Heritage Center (JHC)hosts Programs here in American History, Social Justice, Landscape Conservation and Environmental Stewardship. The house is an official project of the Save America’s Treasures Program and at 170 years old, it is the oldest National Historic Landmark in New York State to be using an energy efficient geothermal heating and cooling system. The Jay site is also listed on Westchester County’s African American Heritage Trail. John Jay is well known for advocating emancipation,serving as President of the Manumission Society and establishing the first African Free School. Open 1907 Carriage House-Year Round; 1838 Mansion, April throught November, Tueday through Friday, 10:00 - 4:00pm and by appointment

Philipse Manor Hall

Warburton Ave. and Dock St., Yonkers, NY 10702

(914)965-4027

On the National Register of Historic Places, State Historic Site. Museum of history and art. Building circa 1680's. Open late May-Oct, W,Th 11AM-2PM, Su 2-5PM. Call for winter schedule. Free admission.

Yorktown Museum

1974 Commerce Street, Yorktown Heights, NY 10598

(914)962-2970

Exhibits include Early American and Algonquin Indian life. Open year round, Tu-Fr 9:30AM-4:30PM. Handicap accessible.

Yorktown Research Center

3147 Route 132, Yorktown Heights, NY 10598

(914)962-0341

The center includes documents and maps of local interest. Handicap accessible.

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