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

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

Rock minerals, birds and eggs, shells, world artifacts.

Location: 378 Old Quaker Hill Road. , Pawling  

Contact: 845/855-5099, 860/354-2822     

Open: May-Nov 1st, Fri.-Sun., 1-4pm.

Fee: Donations Accepted

Tours Offered, Handicapped Accessible, Groups Welcome,

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Hyde Park Railroad Station Museum

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

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

Antique aircraft and automobiles on display and in action; air museum.

Location: 9 Norton Rd. , Rhinebeck  

Contact: 845/752-3200      http://www.oldrhinebeck.org

Open: May 15-Oct. 31, 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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Peale Center for Christian Living

Dedicated to study of positive thinking as a way of life, the Positive Thinking Visitors Center is a gathering of memorabilia marking the ministry of Norman Vincent Peale. The Isabelle Bacon Holy Land Museum contains hundreds of items: art, furniture, books, maps, and authentic costumes from the Holy Land.

Location: 66 E. Main St. , Pawling  

Contact: 845/855-5000      http://www.ourprayer.org

Open: Mon.-Fri., 10am-3pm.

Fee: Free

Tours Offered, Handicapped Accessible, Groups Welcome,

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Retro Arcade Museum

60’s/70’s themed arcade for visitors, private events, and tours. Playable vintage arcade games & pinball; huge music/classic TV library, early video consoles, handhelds and more. Catering available..

Location: 412 Main St. , Beacon  

Contact: 845/440-8494      http://www.RetroArcadeMuseum.com

Open: Mon-Thurs. 10am-10pm; Fri. 6-10pm, Sat. 12-10pm, Sun. 12-8pm. Weekdays by appt.

Admission: Yes

Groups Welcome,

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Sports Museum of Dutchess County(Temp. closed)

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

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., Wed. & Sun., 1-4pm; special group tours 845/471-0196

Fee: Donations Accepted

Tours Offered, Handicapped Accessible, Groups Welcome,

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Van Wyck Homestead Museum

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.

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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