Local museums in New York State

Discover history firsthand at the Karpeles Manuscript Library Museums, founded by David and Marsha Karpeles. Our museums across the United States preserve and showcase a diverse range of original manuscripts and historical documents, from handwritten letters and historical treaties to scientific pap

Today, Raynham Hall is owned by the Town of Oyster Bay and is operated as a public museum by the Friends of Raynham Hall Museum, Inc. This organization is dedicated to preserving the house and its history, and to providing an educational and engaging experience for visitors. The museum offers guided tours, exhibits, and events that bring the history of the Townsend family and Oyster Bay to life.

Hanford Mills Museum, also known as Kelso Mill, is a historic grist mill and sawmill located in East Meredith, New York. This national historic district is situated in Delaware County, New York. The museum offers a unique opportunity to explore the history of milling and sawing in the region.

Ulster County invites you to the Matthewis Persen House Museum and Cultural Heritage Center, a cornerstone of the City of Kingston's historic Stockade District. This house has witnessed many important moments in Ulster County's history. It was burned at least twice, saw wars and revolution and was h

The mission of the Bay Shore Historical Society is to collect, preserve and share the rich history of our community and to maintain the c. 1820 Gibson-Mack-Holt House.

CCHS is the primary organization dedicated to celebrating the comprehensive history of Chenango County. Museum patrons are immersed in the county’s past through exhibits and programs which explore the rich history of our local region. As an educational and tourist destination, we offer multiple cult

Built in 1894, The Saranac Laboratory was the first lab built in the U.S. for the research of tuberculosis. Historic Saranac Lake rehabilitated the building and opened it as a museum in 2009. The Saranac Laboratory is open year-round with permanent exhibits on scientific research and patient care,