4.5American Museum of Natural History(26.0k reviews)from $28.00 - Great museum but avoid the cafeteria Wednesday: 10:00 AM - 5:30 PM Spent More than 3 hours Natural History Museums
The American Museum of Natural History is one of the world’s preeminent scientific and cultural institutions. Since its founding in 1869, the Museum has advanced its global mission to discover, interpret, and disseminate information about human cultures, the natural world, and the universe through a wide-ranging program of scientific research, education, and exhibition. The Museum is renowned for its exhibitions and scientific collections, which serve as a field guide to the entire planet and present a panorama of the world's cultures.See more..
4.5Ellis Island(7.285 reviews) - Your teens will love the “Through America’s Gate” exhibit Wednesday: 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM Historic Sites • Points of Interest & Landmarks • History Museums
Visitors can retrace the steps of their ancestors at this famous landing point that welcomed millions of immigrants to the United States.See more..
4.5The Met Cloisters(5.138 reviews) - Highlight of our trip Wednesday: Spent 1-2 hours Art Galleries • Art Museums • History Museums
Atop a tall hill in the northern tip of Manhattan, you’ll find The Met’s second location—The Met Cloisters. Visiting is like traveling through time: medieval architecture is incorporated into a modern building purpose-built to evoke the Middle Ages.See more..
5.0The Strong National Museum of Play(2.200 reviews) - Great for everyone Wednesday: 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM Spent More than 3 hours Children's Museums • History Museums
The Strong is a highly interactive, collections-based museum devoted to the history and exploration of play. It is one of the largest history museums in the United States and one of the leading museums serving families. The Strong houses the world's largest and most comprehensive collection of historical materials related to play and is home to the International Center for the History of Electronic Games, the National Toy Hall of Fame, the World Video Game Hall of Fame, the Brian Sutton-Smith Library and Archives of Play, the Woodbury School, and the American Journal of Play. Together, these enable a multifaceted array of research, exhibition, and other interpretive and educational activities that serve a diverse audience of adults, families, children, students, teachers, scholars, collectors, and others around the globe.See more..
A visit to the magnificent Boldt Castle offers a glimpse into one of the most compelling love stories in history. At the turn-of-the-century, George C. Boldt, millionaire proprietor of the world-famous Waldorf Astoria Hotel in NYC, set out to build a full-sized Rhineland Castle in Alexandria Bay, on Heart Island. The grandiose structure was to be a display of his love for his wife, Louise. Beginning in 1900, Boldt's family shared four summers on Wellesley Island while 300 workers, stonemasons, carpenters and artists fashioned the six story, 120-room castle, complete with tunnels, a powerhouse, Italian gardens, a drawbridge and a dovecote. In 1904, tragedy struck. Boldt telegrammed the island and commanded the workers to immediately "stop all construction." Louise had died suddenly. A broken-hearted Boldt could not imagine his dream castle without his beloved. Three hundred workers laid down their tools. Boldt never returned, leaving behind the structure as a monument of his love.See more..
Historic site features the home and estate of Franklin D. Roosevelt, Springwood, and the Franklin D. Roosevelt Presidential Library and Museum, the only Presidential Library used by a sitting president. It was conceived and built under President Roosevelt's direction and opened to the public in 1941.The Library's mission is to foster research and education on the life and times of Franklin and Eleanor Roosevelt, and their continuing impact on contemporary life. Our work is carried out by four major areas: Archives, Museum, Education and Public Programs.See more..
4.5New York State Museum(1.104 reviews) - Great museum for NY history Wednesday: 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM Natural History Museums • Nature & Wildlife Areas • History Museums
Under the leadership of the New York State Education Department, this museum and research center preserves New York State's artistic, social, historical and environmental legacies through such exhibits as "Native Peoples of New York," "The Cohoes Mastodont" and "Black Capital: Harlem in the 20s."See more..
4.5George Eastman Museum(1.077 reviews) - Worth seeing the history of photography Wednesday: 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM Spent 2-3 hours Speciality Museums • History Museums
The George Eastman Museum is located in Rochester, New York, on the estate of George Eastman, the pioneer of popular photography and motion picture film. Founded in 1947 as an independent nonprofit institution, it is the world's oldest photography museum and one of the oldest film archives. The museum holds unparalleled collections-encompassing several million objects-in the fields of photography, cinema, and photographic and cinematographic technology, and photographically illustrated books. The institution is also a longtime leader in film preservation and photographic conservation.See more..
4.0Fort William Henry Museum(984 reviews) - Movie Night Under the Stars Spent 1-2 hours History Museums
Fort William Henry is located on the site of the original French and Indian War fort at the south shore of Lake George. Experience how the soldiers fought and died at this wilderness outpost and learn the REAL history behind the surrender and massacre made famous by James Fennimore Cooper's, "Last of the Mohicans". Cannon and musket demonstrations Open May - October.See more..
4.5Fenimore Art Museum(664 reviews) - NIce Museum...Gorgeous Lake Views Wednesday: 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM Art Museums • History Museums
Located inside a neo-Georgian mansion with terraced gardens overlooking Otsego Lake, this museum features fine collections of American art, James Fenimore Cooper memorabilia and historic photographs. (Closed January 1 - March 31) New exhibitions open April 1.See more..
5.0Glenn H. Curtiss Museum(658 reviews)from $13.50 - Glenn H. Curtiss museum, Hammondsport Wednesday: 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM Spent 1-2 hours Speciality Museums • History Museums
The Glenn H. Curtiss Museum, bearing the name of Hammondsport's favorite son, is located on Route 54, one half mile south of the village of Hammondsport, New York. Dedicated to the memory of pioneer aviator, Glenn Curtiss, the museum contains a priceless collection relating to early aviation and local history. The museum also features a 75-seat theater, large open area for special events and a gift shop. In addition to motorcycles and aircraft, visitors will also see antique tools, toys, boats, home-furnishings, fire equipment and much more. Visitors are also welcome to visit the Museum Restoration Shop, talk with volunteer craftsman and watch them work on historic aircraft.See more..
4.5Lyndhurst(577 reviews) - A beautiful way to spend a warm autumn afternoon! Wednesday: 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM Spent 1-2 hours Historic Sites • Architectural Buildings • History Museums
Lyndhurst mansion is closed but the grounds are open! Daily Grounds Passes are available through December 20th. Overlooking the Hudson River in Tarrytown, New York, is Lyndhurst, one of America’s finest Gothic Revival mansions. Designed in 1838 by Alexander Jackson Davis, its architectural brilliance is complemented by the park-like landscape of the estate and a comprehensive collection of original decorative arts. Its noteworthy occupants included: former New York City mayor William Paulding, merchant George Merritt, and railroad tycoon Jay Gould. Lyndhurst is a site of the National Trust for Historic Preservation.See more..
4.5The Museum at Bethel Woods(548 reviews) - A must visit!! Super groovy! Wednesday: Speciality Museums • History Museums
Through our award-winning Main Exhibit—“Woodstock and The Sixties”—varied and engaging special exhibitions, growing collection of artifacts and reference materials, museum programs for children, youth, and adults, and the preserved historic site, the Museum immerses visitors in the story of the societal evolution of the 1960s, connecting visitors to the roots of today’s freedom of expression and the resurgent human spirit that defined the politics, music, art, and societal issues of that remarkable and challenging decade.See more..
4.5Sagamore Hill National Historic Site(494 reviews) - Great tour and Scott is awesome! Wednesday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM Historic Sites • History Museums
A bully good historic attraction, not to be missed: the home of Theodore Roosevelt from 1885 to 1919, considered the "Summer White House," a beautiful 23-room Victorian mansion estate that also includes a woodland, tidal salt marsh and bay beach.See more..
5.0USS Slater DE-766(463 reviews) - Only surviving Escort ship in WW 11 rig.. Wednesday: 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM Spent 1-2 hours History Museums
During World War II 563 Destroyer Escorts battled Nazi U-Boats on the North Atlantic protecting convoys of men and supplies. In the Pacific, they stood first in line to defend naval task forces from Kamikaze attacks. Today only one remains afloat in America. Step back in time. Return to 1945 aboard USS SLATER. See how Sailors worked, hear the sounds of a living ship, touch a piece of American history, and walk the decks where hundreds of Sailors have walked before.See more..
4.5Women's Rights National Historical Park(457 reviews) - An Important Moment In US History Wednesday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM Spent 2-3 hours Historic Sites • Natural History Museums • Parks
Women's Rights National Historical Park tells the story of the first Women's Rights Convention held in Seneca Falls, NY on July 19-20,1848.See more..
We'll see you for the start of our 2023 season on May 26! ADKX has an exciting season of programs and events for you and your family to enjoy! Come visit us in the heart of the Adirondacks for a truly unique experience. With more than 20 buildings nestled across 120 acres overlooking Blue Mountain Lake, our open-air campus offers everyone something to do. Step into the rich history of this region as you row an authentic guideboat, break up a logjam, climb a classic ADK fire tower, or enjoy a family-friendly hike to Minnow Pond.See more..
4.5Erie Canal Museum(444 reviews) - Everything you could possibly want to know! Wednesday: 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM Spent 1-2 hours History Museums
The Erie Canal Museum houses the National Register 1850 Syracuse Weighlock Building, the only structure of its kind in the United States. The unique building where canal cargo was once weighed is the Museum's most important artifact and a centerpiece for interpretation of Erie Canal history. The Museum shows visitors 200 years of Erie Canal history through interactive displays, hands-on exhibits, a full-size replica canal boat, narrative audio tracks and original artifacts. The gift shop offers historic maps, books for children and adults, T-shirts, Canal-inspired toys and more. Admission is by reservation with a suggested $10 donation per party. Hours are Monday-Saturday 10:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m. with the exception of major holidays. Free parking in Visitor Center spaces in lot on Erie Boulevard East.See more..
4.5Boscobel House and Gardens(373 reviews) - Picturesque Views of the Hudson and Beautiful Grounds Wednesday: Historic Sites • Architectural Buildings • History Museums
Boscobel House and Gardens is an esteemed Historic House Museum containing one of the finest collections of decorative arts, including furniture, from the Federal period. Boscobel offers tours of the Neoclassical mansion and access to 68 acres of our grounds, featuring lush gardens and a woodland trail. Located in the heart of the Hudson Valley, Boscobel directly overlooks Constitution Marsh toward the U.S. Military Academy at West Point, showcasing dramatic views of the Hudson River. From mid-April through December, Boscobel hosts lively events, innovative exhibitions, talks by the world’s top design experts, and engaging programs and activities for families. Children are always welcome.See more..
4.5Pierce-Arrow Museum(295 reviews) - Nice Small Museum Wednesday: Spent 1-2 hours Speciality Museums • History Museums
This unique museum focuses on Buffalo's transportation history featuring Pierce Arrow, Thomas Flyer, electric vehicles, vintage bicycles, motorcycles, muscle cars and trucks, Jello wagon, hood ornaments, Womens' Transportation Hall of Fame, and more. A special feature is the full scale Buffalo Filling Station by Frank Lloyd Wright, designed for Buffalo in 1927 but never built. Rights to build it were secured and the impressive structure with expansive copper roof and detailing is housed in the atrium of the museum. General admission: $15 adults / $7 children (12 & under). Guided tours can be arranged by appointment @ $25 per person with a minimum of 30 people required.See more..
4.5Locust Grove Estate(260 reviews) - A gorgeous Manor House Wednesday: 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM Spent 2-3 hours Points of Interest & Landmarks • History Museums
Overlooking the Hudson River in Poughkeepsie New York, the 200-acre Locust Grove Estate is a museum and nature preserve centered on a 45-room Italianate villa built in 1851. Begining in 1895 new owners William and Martha Young redecorated the mansion with their vast collection of art and antiques, and added new gardens. Mr. and Mrs. Young's daughter, Annette, lived at Locust Grove until 1975, preserving the estate essentially as her parents had used it. Inside the historic mansion, step back in time to the early years of the 20th century; the Young family's collection of Hudson River School paintings, early 19th-century American furniture, and personal possessions are still in place after more than a century.See more..
4.0Buffalo Museum of Science(242 reviews) - Enjoyed the Buffalo Museum of Science Natural History Museums • Science Museums
The Buffalo Museum of Science offers educational and exciting experiences the whole family can enjoy, including interactive exhibit spaces, special traveling exhibits, a National Geographic 3D Cinema, collections of over 700,000 artifacts and specimens. Record your own weather forecast or step into a wind chamber in Our Marvelous Earth, explore health and the human body in Explore YOU, build your own gravity wall in the In Motion studio, explore over 1,500 insect specimens in Bug Works, or discover science with your toddler and young scientists in the Explorations early childhood gallery.See more..
4.0Historic Richmond Town(225 reviews) - This is for History Buffs Wednesday: 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM Spent 2-3 hours History Museums
As Staten Island's largest and oldest cultural institution, Historic Richmond Town possesses some of the most celebrated and storied historical items of American history. There are more than 130,000 artifacts, photographs, and archival collections dating back to the 17th century. The total number of individual objects or bits and pieces of history in our care is close to a million! At the center of our collections are original historic structures dating back as far as the 1660s. There is no other place like it in New York City. While many museums use structures to showcase their artifacts, our structures are among our most significant artifacts. This provides an authentic platform to share the stories of individuals - ordinary people who've built an extraordinary country.See more..
5.0Louis Armstrong House Museum(197 reviews) - Greg & Kat’s Louis Armstrong House Museum Wednesday: 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM History Museums
The legacy of the legendary jazz instrumentalist and vocalist, Louis Armstrong, is preserved at this Queens museum.See more..
PLEASE VISIT OUR WEBSITE FOR AN UPDATE ABOUT TOUR TIMES AND AVAILABILITY: The Phelps Mansion is a Historic House museum. We are open for tours Fri-Sun. Tours are at 11am, 1230pm, 2pm, and 330pm. (Last tour at 3:30pm) Reservations are encouraged. Walk-ins welcome based on tour availability. Admission is $7 students and senior 62 and over $5, kids 12 and under free. Come see the "jewel on Court St". Visitors to the Phelps Mansion should enter through the ballroom entrance located down the driveway side of the mansion. (Look for the open flag)See more..
4.5Hyde Hall(188 reviews) - You'll Appreciate this Glorious Home Temporarily closed - Closed until May 26, 2023 Spent 1-2 hours Historic Sites • History Museums
Hyde Hall is a 50-room Regency-style neoclassic stone English manor house that was built between 1817 and 1835. Now a museum, Hyde Hall offers a walk into the past with fabulous views of Otsego Lake and the surrounding countryside. Hourly guided tours are available May through October, with tours departing from the Visitors' Center, beginning at 10 am through to 3 pm. ADMISSION PRICES: $15 Adults; $12 Seniors (62 ), Military and Youth (ages 6 – 17); Children (5 & under) free.See more..
Step inside one of the oldest museums in North America for a glimpse of what life was like in old Albany and the Upper Hudson Valley through an amazing collection of furniture, clothing, paintings, silver and photographs, all celebrating the importance of this region in American history.See more..
4.5Hudson River Maritime Museum(168 reviews) - Life-changing boat tour & waterfront - a bargain Wednesday: 11:00 AM - 5:00 PM Spent 2-3 hours Speciality Museums • History Museums
We took a lighthouse tour on the Solaris that was so brilliant we booked another one! The first trip took us out to the Rondout Lighthouse. The boat trip itself was beautiful, and our guides were friendly, funny and knowledgeable about the river's history. Their love of the region & for the environment was palpable. Next, we went on an early morning birding tour with an expert who lent us his fancy specialist binoculars. We saw bald eagles, ospreys, cormorants, blue herons, and many more. Booking a tour on the Solaris means you get free entry to the spellbinding Museum, and we ended up spending the whole day. The boat tour changed what I thought about the river in general and lighthouse living in particular. I didn't realize that little slice of water had so much history, and such environmental significance. Frankly, I think the price is a real bargain, as you get hours of entertainment and a unique experience. Highly recommend.See more..
4.5American Airpower Museum(144 reviews) - Our Visit to the American Airpower Museum Wednesday: 10:30 AM - 4:00 PM Spent 1-2 hours Military Museums • Historic Sites • History Museums
The American Airpower Museum is Non-Profit 501C3 Aviation Museum and State Chartered Educational Foundation. A unique Museum where most of the historic Aircraft are operational and fly regularly during the spring and summer months. The Museum is located at historic Republic Airport in Farmingdale NY. The Airport established back in the 1920s by Fairchild and Grumman Aviation. Eventually the home of Seversky Aviation during the 1930s it would evolve into Republic Aviation in 1939. In 1941 Republic produced the P-47 Thunderbolt which would go on to be the most mass produced fighter of WWII with over 15,000 built. Republic would go on to build the F-84, F-105, and A-10 Fighter Aircraft all right here in Long Island NY. Today the American Airpower Museum calls one of the last three surviving Republic Hangars home.See more..
4.5Schuyler Mansion(130 reviews) - Don't throw away your shot to see this place! Wednesday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM Historic Sites • History Museums
Georgian style home of American Revolutionary War Major-General Philip Schuyler and his family. In general, tours begin at 11:00 a.m., are offered on the hour, with the last tour at 4:00 p.m. Site is currently CLOSED for the 2019 season and will re-open for general visitation May 2020. For information about special events, please visit https://parks.ny.gov/historic-sites/33/details.aspx or find us on Facebook.See more..
4.5Roberson Museum and Science Center(120 reviews) - Interesting surprise. Wednesday: 12:00 PM - 5:00 PM Spent 1-2 hours Science Museums • Observatories & Planetariums • Art Museums • History Museums
Roberson Museum and Science Center is Binghamton's center for exploration in art, history, and science. Take a walk back into the Gilded Age by touring the Roberson family mansion, or go into space during a show in the Digital Planetarium. Take a walk through several different habitats in the NatureTrek exhibition and tour through one of the rotating art installations. Come and let your mind wonder!See more..
4.5Saratoga Springs History Museum(107 reviews) - Healing waters for mind, body spirit Wednesday: Spent < 1 hour History Museums
The Saratoga Springs History Museum, located in the Canfield Casino in Congress Park since 1912, tells the story of Saratoga Springs from its beginnings to the present day. Featuring three floors of exhibits as well as dynamic programs throughout the year, the Saratoga Springs History Museum welcomes visitors and members to learn more about this famous city and the people who made it so.See more..
The train room and the sports rooms were impressive…the museum store has many educational and imaginative takeaways. The grounds around the museum are a part of the experience. Museum is free so please leave a donation!See more..
4.5Saranac Laboratory Museum(75 reviews) - Very interesting. Was not aware of the significance! Wednesday: 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM Spent 1-2 hours Speciality Museums • Historic Sites • History Museums
Built in 1894, The Saranac Laboratory was the first lab built in the U.S. for the research of tuberculosis. Historic Saranac Lake painstakingly restored the building and opened it as a museum in 2009. The museum is open with exhibits on scientific research and patient care. Historic Saranac Lake is not-for-profit architectural preservation organization that captures and presents local history from our center at the Saranac Laboratory Museum.See more..
4.0Iroquois Museum(66 reviews) - Informational and Educational Temporarily closed - Closed until Apr 1, 2023 Spent 1-2 hours Art Museums • History Museums
The Iroquois Museum building is a work of art designed in the shape and spirit of the old longhouses that once graced the valleys of upstate New York. Visitors walk through the Museum in a counter- clockwise direction mimicking Skywoman’s movements as she created earth on Turtle’s back. Archeology exhibits focus on the ancestors of the Iroquois. History exhibits highlight the men’s realm of hunting, warfare, chieftainships, and games and the women’s realm of the longhouse, the clans, the crops, and politics. The Museum represents the worlds most comprehensive collection of modern Iroquois art work. This collection celebrates the ancient unity of the Iroquois still expressed in the creative spirit of today’s artists. A special interactive family area introduces visitors to Iroquois traditions through a variety of crafts, games and technologies. A guide posted Nature Park of 45 acres is open year round for walks, snowshoeing, and cross-country skiing. Call for current hours.See more..
Please note the National Purple Heart Hall of Honor is CLOSED on MondaysSee more..
4.5Millard Fillmore Museum(65 reviews) - Quaint home of a president Wednesday: 12:00 AM - 11:59 PM Historic Sites • History Museums
Millard Fillmore was the 13th president of the United States serving between 1826 and 1830. Auroraeans are proud that we shared in the young adult life of Millard Fillmore and his wife Abigail. We feel honored to have the Millard and Abigail Fillmore House designated as a National Historic Landmark and hope that you will enjoy coming to visit.See more..
This large building was home to the 19th century Oneida utopian community. The building offers a fascinating museum, while the grounds provides scenic trails and gardens.See more..
The Niagara Falls Underground Railroad Heritage Center is a groundbreaking museum that reveals authentic stories of Underground Railroad freedom seekers and abolitionists in Niagara Falls. Located inside the former 1863 U.S. Custom House attached to the Niagara Falls Amtrak Station, the 'One More Rive to Cross' permanent exhibition features the rich stories of the Underground Railroad in Niagara Falls, the crucial role played by its location and geography, and the actions of its residents & particularly its African American residents. Visitors experience stories about Harriet Tubman along with Niagara Falls heroes of the Underground Railroad like John Morrison. Connecting past to present, the exhibition inspires visitors to recognize modern injustices that stem from slavery and to take action toward an equitable society. Buy contactless tickets at bit.ly/NFUGRRtickets Learn more at niagarafallsundergroundrailroad.orgSee more..
4.5Museum Village Inc(58 reviews) - Living History at its Finest awaits you at Museum Village. Wednesday: Historic Sites • History Museums
Museum Village is a living history museum preserving a vast collection of eclectic, 19th century artifacts for educational purposes. Using these artifacts and reproductions, we provide hands-on experiences and exhibits illustrating the transition from a rural to an industrial culture and economy in America, provoking thought and discussion about history. Exhibits include blacksmith shop, weaving, farm life, candle shop, firehouse, school house, log cabin, energy and the environment and a complete mastodon skeleton (only 1 of 3 in the entire world!). Special events include a Gem & Mineral Show, Summer Tours, Ghost Tours, a Civil War re-enactment (Labor Day Weekend), No Scare Halloween, Thanksgiving Tasting & Christmas In The Village. Check out our website for many more events!See more..
We are burdened lovers and expected alot from this museum. We were not disappointed. Excellent staff, wonderful exhibits and a great venue. Well worth it. See more..
Engage with the untold story of the Underground Railroad movement in the Capital Region. Learn about the Freedom Seekers who sought refuge at The Myers Residence. Experience the real beginning of the Civil Rights movement led by Black abolitionists. Be in the place history happened. Underground Railroad Education Center researches and preserves the local and national history of the Underground Railroad movement, its international connections, and its legacy for today’s social justice issues, thereby empowering people of all ages to be agents of change toward an equitable and just society.See more..
4.5National Lighthouse Museum(52 reviews) - Fantastic staff and museum Wednesday: 11:00 AM - 5:00 PM Spent 1-2 hours Historic Sites • Lighthouses • History Museums
Located on the site of the United States Lighthouse Service General Depot, we are here to educate about the history, and importance, of our maritime sentinels. We are not only education! We also make lighthouses and maritime history fun. We host festivals, boat tours, and other special events, all during the year. Come to join us!See more..
4.5Audubon Community Nature Center(45 reviews) - Great for bird watching!! Wednesday: 10:00 AM - 4:30 PM Spent 1-2 hours Natural History Museums • Nature & Wildlife Areas • Hiking Trails
There is something for almost anyone at the Audubon Community Nature Center. Hike six miles of trails through forests and wetlands, visit a live Bald Eagle, or enjoy having a picnic and playing in the Nature Play Area. There are play areas, live animals, a gift shop and a wildlife viewing area inside the Nature Center, while outside there are also gardens, a native tree arboretum, picnic pavilions, towers and more. Visit the website to learn what programs might be happening while you are there!See more..
4.0Old Stone Fort(39 reviews) - Interesting assemblage of old items in an historic church Temporarily closed - Closed until May 1, 2023 Spent 1-2 hours Speciality Museums • Battlefields • Educational sites • History Museums • Churches & Cathedrals
The museum in the old stone fort is 130 years old and seems to have had a consistent philosophy during its existence - if someone wants to donate it, we're happy to display it. The items in the old fashioned glass cases cover the ancient rocks through a recent hurricane damage and give glimpses into every facet of the surrounding area. Some of the historic materials are amazing - old letters from prominent Revolutionary War figures are a real treat to see. Some of the other exhibits take an enthusiast to appreciate ( there are a lot of rocks and arrowheads that, to an untrained eye, look much the same). All together it is charming and informative. Though we came without kids we did see several families happily engaged in a treasure hunt through the museum with the kids filling out a sheet of items they had searched for. Often a museum like this is dull to children but these kids seemed very engaged. One lack we felt was in an exhibit that told the story of the church itself and the dramatic events of the raids on Schoharie during the Revolutionary War when it was used as a place of shelter during raids. Still, the museum is well worth a visit.See more..
4.5Van Wyck Homestead Museum(33 reviews) - An original historical site at junction of Rt 9 and I-84. History Museums
Dutch Colonial home used as officers' headquarters during the Revolutionary War.See more..
4.5Robert Louis Stevenson Cottage and Museum(31 reviews) - Small, eclectic, wonderful museum well worth a visit! Wednesday: 9:30 AM - 12:00 PM, 1:00 PM - 4:30 PM History Museums
Do this museum in conjunction with the laboratory museum to gain a better understanding of how tuberculosis and the search for a cute helped shape Saranac lake in the late 1800’s . This museum contains fascinating well preserved and authentic artifacts from the time Robert L. stevenson spent in Saranac Lake searching for a cure for his lung ailment. The caretaker/ guide is a wealth of information and it was totally enjoyable! Well worth a visit. I do so hope it continues to be preserved!See more..
Museum detailing Hudson Valley Dutch lifestyles.See more..
4.0Empire State Aerosciences Museum(27 reviews) - Worth a Detour Wednesday: Spent 1-2 hours Speciality Museums • Science Museums • History Museums
The Empire State Aerosciences Museum is a one of a kind cultural resource located at the Schenectady County Airport in the Town of Glenville at the site of the former General Electric Flight Test Center. Dedicated to interpreting aviation, particularly as related to New York State, the museum offers visitors a variety of enjoyable and educational experiences including interpretive exhibits, a spectacular collection of restored aircraft, the State's largest aviation library, as well as phenomenal education programs.See more..
4.5Slate Valley Museum(25 reviews) - Great niche museum on slate’s history and importance Spent < 1 hour History Museums
An amazing museum about all things related to slate. While the written exhibits are rather dense, you don’t have to digest them all to have an informative and educational time. I especially enjoyed learning about different slate colors and modern applications.See more..
