Albany Institute of History and Art
Connects visitors of all ages to the art, history, and culture of the Upper Hudson Valley region through exhibits and experiences.
The museum strongly encourages timed tickets at this time, but they do welcome walk-in visitors as well. Timed ticket sales end 24 hours in advance. If you have missed the opportunity to purchase timed tickets for a particular time slot, please call their Visitor...
Arrowhead
Arrowhead was the home of Herman Melville from 1850-1863. It was at Arrowhead that Melville wrote his most famous work, Moby-Dick, along with three other novels, Pierre, The Confidence-Man, and Israel Potter, a collection of short stories entitled The Piazza Tales, all of his magazine stories, and some of his poetry.
Arrowhead is a designated National Historic Landmark. National Historic...
Bennington Museum
The Bennington Museum presents and explores the rich culture of southern Vermont, eastern New York State, northwestern Massachusetts, and southern New Hampshire in all its forms, from the 18th century to the present. We connect you with objects of art and history, and put them into context across time and place through innovative exhibitions and programming, virtually and in-person.
Pass admits...
Berkshire Botanical Garden
A showcase of horticulture and garden design and a “museum of living things,” Berkshire Botanical Garden's 24 acres feature dozens of display areas that are educational, functional and highly ornamental, with plant collections emphasizing plants that are native to the Northeast or that thrive in Zone 5b. Among the oldest in the region, the gardens have evolved and expanded over the years in...
Bidwell House Museum
The Bidwell House Museum, set in the Berkshire hills of Western Massachusetts, is an elegant Georgian saltbox originally built circa 1760 as a parsonage. Authentically restored, filled with period furnishings, and surrounded by 194 acres of beautiful grounds and hiking trails, the museum tells the story of the early settlement of the Berkshires. Guided tours are available by appointment. The...
Chesterwood
The country home, studio, and gardens of American’s foremost public sculptor, Daniel Chester French.
Pass admits 2 adults. Children under age 13 admitted for free.
Clark Art Institute
The Clark collection is best known for an extraordinary collection of French Impressionist paintings, which take their place within a wider ensemble of masterworks that date from the Renaissance to the late 19th century.
Pass admits 1 adult for free. Patrons may request up to 3 passes per day for the Clark . Children under 18, active duty military, and students with a valid ID are always...
Eric Carle Museum
The Museum’s 40,000 square-foot building houses three Galleries dedicated to rotating exhibitions of picture book art from around the world; a hands-on Art Studio for creating masterpieces of one’s own; an auditorium for performances, films, and lectures; and more. A great day trip with kids
Pass admits 2 adults and up to 4 children.
FDR Presidential Library and Museum
The FDR museum features special interactives, immersive audio‐visual theaters, and rarely seen artifacts that convey the dramatic story of the Roosevelt era. Its mission is to foster research and education on the life and times of Franklin and Eleanor Roosevelt, and their continuing impact on contemporary life.
Each pass entitles one family free admission. The pass does not include the home of...
Hancock Shaker Village
April through October, visitors may roam the Village at their own pace, talking with interpreters and choosing from a variety of craft demonstrations and programs. In the Visitor Center, exhibitions look deeper into specific aspects of Shaker life and place the Shakers into a broader American context.
Allows entry for 2 adults and 2 children. Children under 12 are free.
Hudson River Maritime Museum
Located along the waterfront in Kingston's historic Rondout Waterfront District, the Hudson Maritime Museum is dedicated to preserving the maritime history of the Hudson River, its tributaries, communities and industries with a focus on the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Collected artifacts include paintings, prints, photographs, ship models, memorabilia, ephemera, ice yachts, and a 100+ year...
Iroquois Museum
An institution dedicated to fostering understanding of Iroquois culture through art. The museum includes artifacts, children’s exhibits, and a 45-acre nature park.
Allows entry for 2 adults and 2 children. Children 5 and under are free.
MASS MoCA
MASS MoCA is a center for creative exploration and uncommon connection that amplifies the global artistry of our time. It is one of the world’s liveliest centers for making and enjoying today’s most evocative art. With vast galleries and a stunning collection of indoor and outdoor performing arts venues, MASS MoCA is able to embrace all forms of art: music, sculpture, dance, film, painting,...
Olana State Historic Site
The site is Frederic Church’s 250 acre estate, and is beloved by Columbia County residents for its art, architecture, landscape, and spectacular views of the Hudson River and Catskills. Walk the grounds with a picnic lunch in tow, take a house tour, or meander through the garden.
Allows access for 2 adults. Children under 12 are free. Before your visit, please call 518-751-0344 to reserve a...
Old Rhinebeck Aerodrome
Features over 60 vintage aircraft, as well as motorcycles and automobiles. A working airfield that also offers air shows on weekends.
Allows access for 2 adults and 2 children.
Thomas Cole National Historic Site
Home to the American artist Thomas Cole, the house and studio holds many of his paintings, which are landscapes of the Catskill mountains. Patrons can even take a stroll through the flower garden or even take a lecture about the Hudson River School.
Allows access for 2 visitors.
U.S.S. Slater
The only restored World War II Destroyer Escort afloat in the United States. It was one of 563 ships that battled Nazi U-Boats on the North Atlantic during World War II, protecting convoys of men and supplies. This fully-guided tour of the ship takes at least one hour. It will require climbing ladders and walking through tight spaces.
Allows access for 2 adults and 2 children.
Underground Railroad Education Center
The Stephen and Harriet Myers Residence was a headquarters for Underground Railroad activity in the Capital Region in the mid 1850’s, as documented by a Vigilance Committee flier that has survived from that period along with other historic records.
Underground Railroad Education Center purchased it in 2004. Today, this historic site is a place where the community can come to learn about and be...