Historic Museums
Walk the grounds that kings and commoners have tread for more than three hundred years! Witness the breathtaking views of the Hudson from the Gilded Age mansions dotting its shores…step back in time to the sites of our nation's fight for independence…then fast forward to airshows highlighting the biplanes and barnstormers of the early 20th century.
From the country homes of Franklin and Eleanor Roosevelt to the artifacts of early Quaker days, explore a lifetime of history in Dutchess County and the Hudson River Valley, a National Heritage Area.
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Franklin D. Roosevelt Presidential Library and Museum |
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Contains extensive displays on the lives and careers of Franklin and Eleanor Roosevelt and a changing exhibit gallery. Also website: http://www.HistoricHydePark.org Location: 4079 Albany Post Rd., Rt. 9 , Hyde Park Contact: 800/FDR-VISIT http://www.FDRLibrary.Marist.edu Open: Call for Museum hours.Research library Mon.-Fri., 8:45am-5pm. Admission: Yes Tours Offered, Handicapped Accessible, Groups Welcome, |
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Gunnison Museum of Natural History at Akin Free Library |
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Rock minerals, birds and eggs, shells, world artifacts. Groups are welcome anytime by appointment by calling 860-354-2822. Admission is by a suggested donation. Location: 378 Old Quaker Hill Road. , Pawling Contact: 845/855-5099, 860/354-2822 Open: May-Oct., Fri.-Sun., 1-4pm. Fee: Donations Accepted Tours Offered, Handicapped Accessible, Groups Welcome, |
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Hyde Park Railroad Station Museum |
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Built in 1914 and based on a design shown at the Pan American World Exposition of 1898. The station has been restored to its original condition by the Hudson Valley Railroad Society, Inc. and is on the National Register of Historic Places. Now open as a museum. Free, and donations accepted. Location: 34 River Rd. , Hyde Park Contact: 845/229-2338 http://www.hydeparkstation.com Open: All year, Mon. 7-9pm. Mid-Jun.-mid-Sept., Sat.-Sun., Noon-5pm or by appt. Fee: Donations accepted Tours Offered, Handicapped Accessible, Groups Welcome, |
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Museum of Rhinebeck History |
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Local history exhibits. Location: 7015 Rt. 9, 1798 Quitman House , Rhinebeck Contact: 845/876-4902 or 845/871-1798 http://www.rhinebeckmuseum.com Open: Jun.-Oct.Sat.-Sun., 2-4pm; Group tours by appt. Fee: Donations Accepted Tours Offered, Groups Welcome, |
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Old Rhinebeck Aerodrome Museum |
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Antique airplane museum featuring WWI and barnstorming era airplanes on display and in thrilling air shows at 2 PM on weekends; biplane rides available. Museum open daily 10 am - 5 pm, mid-June through mid-Oct. Location: 9 Norton Rd. , Rhinebeck Contact: 845/752-3200 http://www.oldrhinebeck.org Open: Mid-June - Mid-Oct., 10am-5pm. Weekend airshows, mid-Jun.-mid-Oct., 2pm. Open cockpit bi-plane rides available before and after shows. Admission: Yes Tours Offered, Groups Welcome, |
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Sports Museum of Dutchess County(Temp. closed) |
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Sports Museum tells the history of different sports in Dutchess County including the DC Sports Museum Hall of Fame. Location: Carnwath Farms, off Wheeler Hill Rd , Wappingers Falls Contact: 845/473-0903 http://www.SportsMuseumDCNY.org Open: ** TEMPORARILY CLOSED** til further notice Fee: Donations Accepted Tours Offered, Handicapped Accessible, Groups Welcome, |
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Town of Hyde Park Historical Society Museum |
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Museum located in old firehouse bldg. Also offered are tours of The Little Red School House on the grounds of North Park Elementary School, Rt. 9G, by appt., 845/229-9029. Location: 4389 Albany Post Rd. , Hyde Park Contact: 845/229-2559, Patsyc97@aol.com http://www.townofhydeparkny-historicalsociety.org Open: Jun.-Oct., Sat. 10-2 & Sun., 1-4pm; special group tours by request. 845/229-9029 Fee: Donations Accepted Tours Offered, Handicapped Accessible, Groups Welcome, |
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Van Wyck Homestead Museum |
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1732 Dutch Colonial homestead. Revolutionary War Headquarters 1776-83 of Fishkill Supply Depot and Barracks.Hudson Valley portraits, changing exhibits and events. Local history and genealogical library. Children's programs, annual craft show & holiday open house. Gift Shop. Holiday open hours. Location: 504 Route 9, at Rts. 9 & I-84 , Fishkill Contact: 845/896-9560 http://www.fishkillhistoricalsociety.org Open: June-Oct. weekends, 1-4pm and by appt. Fee: Donations Accepted Tours Offered, Handicapped Accessible, Groups Welcome, |
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