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Hudson Valley Museums

Albany County

Albany Institute of History & Art

125 Washington Avenue

Albany, NY 12210

518-463-4478

The majority of the objects in the museum's collections were either made in the Albany area or New York State, or were used and owned by documented families living in the Hudson Valley region. Many objects in the collections have national significance not only because of Albany's importance during the 18th and 19th centuries as a center for trade and commerce, but because some of America's most accomplished artists, craftsmen and customers were living in the Hudson Valley during this period.

Empire State Plaza

Welcome to the Governor Nelson A. Rockefeller Empire State Plaza - one of the most spectacular capital centers in the country. The Plaza is the seat of government operations for New York State - it occupies 98 acres of land, with 11,000 employees in 10 buildings. The Plaza exists because of the vision and determination of one man, Governor Nelson A. Rockefeller, who wanted to create "the most electrifying capital in the world." To fulfill his purpose, Rockefeller commissioned Wallace K. Harrison, a personal friend and chief architect for Rockefeller Center, to be the principal architect for the Plaza. Construction began in 1965 and was completed in 1978.

Empire State Plaza Tours

Guided tours of the Empire State Plaza are available at 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. during July and August. Tours are free and last about one hour. A self-guided Acoustiguide tour is available year round, Monday-Friday, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Tours feature information about the history of the Empire State Plaza and Governor Nelson A. Rockefeller, who was the driving force behind its construction. Highlights include the world-class ESP Art Collection and stops at various Plaza memorials including the New York State Vietnam Memorial (the first memorial installed on the Plaza, 1984).  The Plaza Visitor Center, (518)474-2418 or by e-mail

Executive Mansion

The New York State Executive Mansion is located on Eagle Street in downtown Albany. This historic house has been home to New York's governors and their families since 1875. Tours of the Mansion are offered September through June on Thursdays at 10:00, 11:00, 12:00, 1:00, and 2:00 p.m., to groups of 10 or more, up to a maximum of 30 visitors. Reservations are required and must be made at least two weeks in advance. All tours are free of charge.

Memorials on the Empire State Plaza

Children's Memorial

Crime Victims Memorial

Emergency Medical Services Memorial

Fallen Firefighters Memorial

General Philip Henry Sheridan

George Washington

Korean War Veterans Memorial

Martin Luther King Memorial

Missing Persons Remembrance

Parole Officer's Memorial

Police Officers Memorial

Purple Heart Memorial

Vietnam Memorial

Women Veterans Memorial

WWII Memorial

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

1811 Federal style home, whaling lore, military artifacts. Hendrick Hudson Chapter of the D.A.R.. Open July thru August on Sunday and Monday from 1 to 3, or by appointment.

Delaware County

Auto Memories, Antique car museum

County Rt. 38

Arkville, NY

845-586-3300

52 classic and antiques. June-Sept

Catskill Cultural Center

Rt. 28

Arkville, NY

845-586-3326

Exhibits of arts, crafts, Catskill culture. Concerts, workshops

Delaware County Historical Association Museum

Rt. 10, 2 miles north of Delhi

697-746-3849

Mini-village, restored 1797 house, cemetery, 1-room schoolhouse, barns, tools, buggies. Exhibit halls, library, gift shop, nature trails. June-Aug.

Delaware & Ulster Rail Ride

Arkville, NY

800-225-4132

One hour excursion rail ride on historic route through Catskills. Gift shop, snack caboose, picnic area. For schedule of "train robberies" and other special events

Hanford Mills Museum

East Meredith, NY

607-278-5744

Water-powered, grist and wood-turning mill circa 1820. Wood products made today in authentic 19th c. setting. 70 acres. 15 historic structures

Irish American Heritage Museum

Rt. 145

East Durham

518-634-7497

History and culture of Irish in America

Dutchess County

Franklin D. Roosvelt 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

VAN WYCK HOMESTEAD MUSEUM, 504 Route 9 at the intersection of I-84, Fishkill. Dutch colonial homestead (c. 1732) housing artifacts of the history of Fishkill and its role in the Revolutionary War. Genealogical library, 19th c. Hudson Valley portraits. June-Oct. Sun., 1-4 and gladly by app't. No admission charge (845) 896-9560.

Greene County

Bronck Museum

off Rt 9W, Pieter Brock Road

Coxsackie

Complex of Dutch dwellings

518-731-6490 or 731-8862

In January 1662, Pieter Bronck entered into a contract to purchase from the Katskill Indians a tract of land known by the Indian name "Koixhackung". Choosing a site at the base of the Kalkberg Ridge, Pieter built his dwelling, a small single room structure with cellar and storage garret. The original massive beams, wide floor boards, cellar hatchway, and early Dutch door still dominate the interior. This house is the oldest surviving dwelling in Upstate New York.

The Pratt Museum

Main Street (Rt 23)

Prattsville, NY

518-299-3395

Orange County

July 9, 2005 Newburgh Web site for NY Plant lovers launches Amateur botanists and professional researchers have a new tool to study New York state's plants. The Flora Atlas, online at http://atlas.nyflora.org, was launched this week by the New York Natural Heritage Program, the New York Flora Association and the New York State Museum.

Museum of the Hudson Highlands

PO Box 181

Cornwall-on-Hudson, NY 12520

845-534-5506

Description:: Nature Museum with Live Animals

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 opposite the United States Military Academy at West Point. The house museum and surrounding grounds and gardens are situated on 45 acres. They offer visitors memorable views of the Hudson Highlands and the Hudson River

Rensselaer County

No listings at this time

Rockland County

No listings at this time

Saratoga County

New York Military Museum

61 Lake Avenue

Saratoga Springs, NY 12866

518 581-5100

Description:: New York State Military Museum and Veterans Research Center.

Schenectady County

Schenectady Musuem & Planetarium

Email: whitaker@schenectadymuseum.org

15 Nott Terrace Heights

Schenectady, NY 12308

518-382-7890

Schohari County

No listings at this time

Sullivan County

No listings at this time

Ulster County

Bevier House

Rt. 209, 3.5 miles south of Kingston

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

Bruderhof Museum

2032 Route 213

Rifton, NY 12471

845-658-8351

Description:: The Bruderhof Museum is an independently run gallery documenting the 80-year history of the Bruderhof Communities. Displays and exhibits illustrate the story of a communal movement spanning the twentieth century and encompassing world history and current world issues. The Bruderhof Museum was designed, built and is operated by the youth of the Bruderhof movement. Hours: Mon-Fri 9-5pm and Sat & Sun 12-5pm.

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

9W

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

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.

Somers Historical Society

P.O. Box 336

Somers, NY 10589

(914) 277-497

Description:: Non-profit organization promoting Somers History

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