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Albany County

Albany Institute of History & Art: 125 Washington Avenue; Albany, NY 12210; 518-463-4478; The majority of the objects in the museum's collections were either made in the Albany area or New York State, or were used and owned by documented families living in the Hudson Valley region. Many objects in the collections have national significance not only because of Albany's importance during the 18th and 19th centuries as a center for trade and commerce, but because some of America's most accomplished artists, craftsmen and customers were living in the Hudson Valley during this period.

Columbia County

American Museum of Firefighting: Harry Howard Ave; Hudson, NY; 518-828-7695; Firefighting equipment, memorabilia

Columbia County Museum: Kinderhook, NY; 518) 758-9265

Shaker Museum & Library: Shaker Museum Rd., off Rt. 13, one mile south of Old Chatham; 518-794-9100; Shaker furniture, crafts, agricultural and industrial tools.

Robert Jenkins House & Museum: 113 Warren Street; Hudson, NY 12534; (518)828-9764; 1811 Federal style home, whaling lore, military artifacts. Hendrick Hudson Chapter of the D.A.R.. Open July thru August on Sunday and Monday from 1 to 3, or by appointment.

Delaware County

Auto Memories, Antique car museum: County Rt. 38; Arkville, NY; 845-586-3300; 52 classic and antiques. June-Sept

Catskill Cultural Center: Rt. 28; Arkville, NY; 845-586-3326; Exhibits of arts, crafts, Catskill culture. Concerts, workshops

Delaware County Historical Association Museum: Rt. 10, 2 miles north of Delhi; 697-746-3849; Mini-village, restored 1797 house, cemetery, 1-room schoolhouse, barns, tools, buggies. Exhibit halls, library, gift shop, nature trails. June-Aug.

Delaware & Ulster Rail Ride: Arkville, NY; 800-225-4132; One hour excursion rail ride on historic route through Catskills. Gift shop, snack caboose, picnic area. For schedule of "train robberies" and other special events

Hanford Mills Museum: East Meredith, NY; 607-278-5744; Water-powered, grist and wood-turning mill circa 1820. Wood products made today in authentic 19th c. setting. 70 acres. 15 historic structures

Irish American Heritage Museum: Rt. 145; East Durham; 518-634-7497; History and culture of Irish in America

Dutchess County

Franklin D. Roosvelt Library and Museum: Rt. 9, Hyde Park; 845-229-9115; Displays of lives and careers of President and Mrs. Roosevelt

Mid-Hudson Children's Museum: 75 North Water Street; Poughkeepsie; 845-471-0589; More than 50 educational activity centers. Open year-round, daily except Monday

VAN WYCK HOMESTEAD MUSEUM, 504 Route 9 at the intersection of I-84, Fishkill. Dutch colonial homestead (c. 1732) housing artifacts of the history of Fishkill and its role in the Revolutionary War. Genealogical library, 19th c. Hudson Valley portraits. June-Oct. Sun., 1-4 and gladly by app't. No admission charge (845) 896-9560.

Greene County

Bronck Museum: off Rt 9W, Pieter Brock Road; Coxsackie; Complex of Dutch dwellings; 518-731-6490 or 731-8862; In January 1662, Pieter Bronck entered into a contract to purchase from the Katskill Indians a tract of land known by the Indian name "Koixhackung". Choosing a site at the base of the Kalkberg Ridge, Pieter built his dwelling, a small single room structure with cellar and storage garret. The original massive beams, wide floor boards, cellar hatchway, and early Dutch door still dominate the interior. This house is the oldest surviving dwelling in Upstate New York.

The Pratt Museum: Main Street (Rt 23); Prattsville, NY; 518-299-3395

Orange County

July 9, 2005 Newburgh Web site for NY Plant lovers launches Amateur botanists and professional researchers have a new tool to study New York state's plants. The Flora Atlas, online at http://atlas.nyflora.org, was launched this week by the New York Natural Heritage Program, the New York Flora Association and the New York State Museum.

Museum of the Hudson Highlands: PO Box 181; Cornwall-on-Hudson, NY 12520; 845-534-5506; Description:: Nature Museum with Live Animals

Putnam County

Boscobel: A House Museum of the Federal Period; 1601 Route 9D; Garrison, NY 10524; 845-265-3638; Boscobel is situated on a bluff on the east bank of the Hudson River opposite the United States Military Academy at West Point. The house museum and surrounding grounds and gardens are situated on 45 acres. They offer visitors memorable views of the Hudson Highlands and the Hudson River

Rensselaer County

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Rockland County

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Saratoga County

New York Military Museum: 61 Lake Avenue; Saratoga Springs, NY 12866; 518 581-5100; Description:: New York State Military Museum and Veterans Research Center.

Schenectady County

Schenectady Musuem & Planetarium: Email: whitaker@schenectadymuseum.org; 15 Nott Terrace Heights; Schenectady, NY 12308; 518-382-7890

Schohari County

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Sullivan County

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Ulster County

Bevier House: Rt. 209, 3.5 miles south of Kingston; Stone house, period rooms, stoneware, antique tools. Civil War items

Bruderhof Museum: 2032 Route 213; Rifton, NY 12471; 845-658-8351; Description:: The Bruderhof Museum is an independently run gallery documenting the 80-year history of the Bruderhof Communities. Displays and exhibits illustrate the story of a communal movement spanning the twentieth century and encompassing world history and current world issues. The Bruderhof Museum was designed, built and is operated by the youth of the Bruderhof movement. Hours: Mon-Fri 9-5pm and Sat & Sun 12-5pm.

Ellenville Museum: Terwilliger House; 45 Canal Street; Ellenville, NY; 845-647-5530; Permanent collection of local history, glass and pottery, changing local art exhibits

Delaware & Hudson Canal Museum: Mohonk Road; High Falls, NY; 845-687-9311; Run by the D&H Canal Historical Society. Exhibits, library, archives. Mem. Day-Labor Day

Hudson River Maritime Museum: One Rondout Landing; Kingston, NY; 845-338-0071; On Rondout Creek in historic waterfront district. Exhibits, small and large boat collection, educational programs, waterfront festivals

Gomez Mill House: 9W; Marlboro, NY; 845-236-3126

Opus 40 and Quarryman's Museum: 7480 Fite Road; Saugerties, NY; 845-246-3400; Environmental sculpture; museum of tools

Rondout Lighthouse: One Rondout Landing; Kingston, NY; 845-338-0071; Historic 1913 lighthouse on Hudson River at mouth of Rondout Creek. Accessible by tour boat from Hudson River Maritime Museum dock

Samuel Dorsky Museum of Art: (formerly the College Art Gallery); State University of New York at New Paltz; 75 South Manheim Blvd. New Paltz, NY 12561

Shandaken Historical Museum: Academy St.; Pine Hill; 845-254-4460

Senate House Museum: 312 Fair St., Kingston; 845-338-2786

Trolley Museum of New York: 89 E. Strand, Rondout Landing; Kingston, NY; 845-331-3399

Westchester County

Somers Historical Society: P.O. Box 336; Somers, NY 10589; (914) 277-497; Description:: Non-profit organization promoting Somers History

Bronck Museum - Cedar Grove - Empire State Plaza - Frances Lehman Loeb Art Center - Gomez Mill House - Hopper House Art Center - Hudson River Maritime Museum - Luykas Van Alen House - Martin Van Buren Site - Montgomery Place - Museum for Preservation of Illustrative Art - Museums of Greene County - Samuel Dorsky Museum of Art - Slabsides - Top Cottage - Trolley Museum - Val-Kill - Wilderstein Preservation

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