Historic Sites and Museums

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Adirondack Museum

9097 State Route 30 | Blue Mountain Lake NY 12812 | (518) 352-7311

The Adirondack Museum, one of the largest museums in upstate New York, is the place for Adirondack visitors to deepen their appreciation for what's special about the region and to explore how people have lived, worked, traveled, and played in the Adirondacks from the 19th century right up until today. The Adirondack Museum offers 65,000 square feet of exciting exhibitions housed in twenty-two modern and historic buildings. Interactive, hands-on activities abound making the stories of the Adirondacks and its people highly engaging for children as well as adults. Open 10am to 5pm daily from late May to mid-October.


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Children's Museum of Saratoga

69 Caroline Street | Saratoga Springs NY 12866 | (518) 584-5540

The Children's Museum at Saratoga provides positive opportunities for learning in an interactive setting. Learn about science, history, community living and the arts by exploring the museum's hands-on exhibits. The museum also offers membership, special events, educational workshops and birthday party packages.


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Fort William Henry Museum & Restoration

48 Canada Street | Lake George NY 12845 | (518) 668-2346

See history relived before your eyes! Live cannon firing, Grenadier's bomb toss and guided tours. Take a trip back in time to the French and Indian War. Fort William Henry was the sight of James Fenimore Cooper's action classic "The Last of the Mohicans."


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Frances Young Tang Teaching Museum and Art Gallery

815 North Broadway | Saratoga Springs NY 12866 | (518) 580-8080

The architecturally striking Tang Museum engages viewers with new ways of approaching contemporary art by teaching and showing connections between art and the world around us. Recent exhibitions and activites have spanned such fields as biotechnology, the performing arts, anthropology and the natural sciences.


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Grant Cottage State Historic Site

28 Mount McGregor Rd. | Gansevoort NY 12831 | (518) 587-8277

Ulysses Grant came to this cottage on Mt. McGregor to complete his memoirs. The rooms remain as they were when he died here in July 1885; there is also a spectacular view of the Hudson Valley. Open Memorial Day through Labor Day, 10:00 A.M. - 4:00 P.M. Wednesday through Sunday; weekends through Columbus Day.


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Hyde Collection

161 Warren Street | Glens Falls NY 12801 | (518) 792-1761

The Museum combines the intimacy of an historic house with the sophistication of a modern art museum complex. Offering works of art by masters such as Rembrandt, Picasso, Eakins and Homer. Additional galleries provide temporary and traveling exhibitions. Tues.-Sat. 10am to 5pm; Sun. 12noon to 5pm. Donation accepted. Closed Mondays and national holidays.


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National Bottle Museum

76 Milton Avenue | Ballston Spa NY 12020 | (518) 885-7589

The history of 18th and 19th century bottles made with hand tools and lung power. Exhibits, videos and library. Instruction available at Museum Glassworks, a modern Hot Glass studio. Call for details. Open all year. June through September - 7 days a week. October through May- Monday through Friday. An experience out of the ordinary.


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National Museum Of Dance And Hall Of Fame

99 South Broadway | Saratoga Springs NY 12866 | (518) 584-2225

The National Museum of Dance & Hall of Fame was established in 1986 and is the only museum in the nation dedicated to professional dance.  Located in the former Washington Bath House-a spacious, airy 1918 Arts and Crafts style building in the Saratoga Spa State Park. The museum houses a number of exhibits with rotating exhibits as well as two permanent exhibits, and a children's wing with costumes, videos, books, a stage to perform and an interactive space just for kids.   


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National Museum Of Racing And Hall Of Fame

191 Union Avenue | Saratoga Springs NY 12866 | (518) 584-0400

Admission to the National Museum of Racing and Hall of Fame is always a winning ticket. Interactive programs, the Horse Play! Children's Gallery, rare memorabilia, a fine equine art collection, a behind-the-scenes tour of Saratoga's "Oklahoma" training track, and more tell the colorful story of three centuries of Thoroughbred racing. During the Race Meet, the Museum is open daily from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. The Museum is closed New Year's Day, Easter, Thanksgiving, and Christmas. Hours: Monday - Saturday; 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Sunday - 12:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.


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New York State Military Museum And Veterans Research Center

61 Lake Avenue | Saratoga Springs NY 12866 | (518) 581-5100

The Museum/Research Center, housed in an historic 1889 armory, has one of the finest military history collections in the country. Revolving displays tell the stories of New York's citizen soldiers, veterans and the state's rich military history. The library contains a fine collection of military photographs, records, manuscripts, and oral history tapes. Please telephone for current hours.


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Railroads on Parade

7903 State Route 9 | Pottersville NY 12860 | (518) 623-0100

RAILROADS ON PARADE: five magical miniature worlds of model trains. This World Class 5000 square foot indoor attraction includes the famous STATION exhibit, the breathtaking 110' long HELLGATE BRIDGE exhibit, the NEW YORK CITY AND SUBWAYS exhibit, the 1939-40 WORLD'S FAIR exhibit and the exquisitely detailed PRINCE EDWARD ISLAND exhibit.


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Saratoga Automobile Museum

110 Avenue of the Pines | Saratoga Springs NY 12866 | (518) 587-1935

The mission of the Saratoga Automobile Museum is to display significant cars, trucks, and vehicles that not only represent the automotive heritage of New York State but the entire world of motorized transportation. The Museum is chartered by the Board of Regents of the State of New York Department of Education and in addition to organizing permanent and temporary exhibits, the Museum hosts a variety of workshops, interactive displays, lectures and outdoor shows.


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Saratoga Springs History Museum

Canfield Casino/Congress Park | Saratoga Springs NY 12866 | (518) 584-6920

The Saratoga Springs History Museum presents the long history of this intriguing city, from its beginnings as a rural village to its prominence as an internationally-known spa and resort. Changing exhibitions, permanent installations, and period rooms highlight Saratoga's fascinating people, great hotels and mineral springs. Open all year, group tours available by appointment.


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Saratoga Springs Preservation Foundation

112 Spring Street | Saratoga Springs NY 12866 | (518) 587-5030

A non-profit organization dedicated to preserving Saratoga Springs' rich architectural, cultural and landscape heritage. Tours of historic neighborhoods and homes, various workshops and lectures are held throughout the year. Self-guided walking tours also available.

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