GREETINGS EARTH!! I'm back and stronger than ever. Spent the last few months on Neptune with some…read morealiens, don't ask me what glipgloop tastes like. They could not sustain my hunger for seafood so they dropped me back to earth. Now I must educate myself on aliens. This museum was very informative, although they denied my story. Fellow abductees be warned- may bring back some memories. The whispering man was very nice and informative. The alien test tube at the end is not plus sized #squeeze

Coming from afar? Call ahead! I visited and they unexpectedly opened up a bit later than posted…read morehours but I think alien activity in the vicinity has spiked in recent weeks so the staff may have been abducted in the morning hours and returned to their homes late in effect making them late for work. Staff abduction aside, the staff were absolutely AMAZING! No humans are that nice so their morning alien abductors may have performed some type of lobotomization making them super nice as representatives of the alien coalition. The place is small but if you truly take in all that it has to offer you can spend about a solid hour in here looking at the different displays they offer. I won't say exactly what they have as to leave some mystery to your visit but it's certainly an interesting museum for sure. I love the paranormal stuff so "aliens" aren't completely off the table for me in terms of curiosity. I wish I had known this place existed because I would have visited a long time ago. The museum is I'd say 75% alien themed and 25% paranormal. It's certainly geared more toward the UFO theme but still interesting nonetheless. In my opinion if you are making your way north for a getaway and can make it here in 30 mins or less, off your main planned route, I encourage a visit cause it's worth it if you want to add an extra activity to your travel itinerary. If this location brings you more than 30 mins from your route, unless you are seriously into aliens and UFOs I wouldn't go out of my way to visit. With that said, it really was a cool experience and the staff made it worth the price of admission with their kindness and knowledge.

I'm not sure how to describe this place. It's unlike any other I've been. That said, if you…read moresculpture, art, history, walking, nature, and how they all intersect, you're going to like Opus 40. Essentially, a man named Harvey Fite single-handledly took over 60 acres of Saugerties and built a giant bluestone sculpture in the center of it. The beauty of the walls, the paths, the pools...it's worth checking out. The scale is incredible when you realize one man did it all himself, including hoisting the 14 foot, 9 ton stone he called FLAME in the center. Opus 40 hosts concerts, nature talks and walks, events, and more at this beautiful, serene space, so check those out. And if you're more inclined, just do what my mom and her friends do often (what I've only done once so far), and walk the grounds and take it all in.

Well worth visiting including the on-site museum. I would say think about the historical context as…read moreto when this was being built.

If you get a chance to visit this historic site and museum do so. I was only 10 in 1969 but I do…read moreremember seeing people hitchhiking to Woodstock on the roadways near the town I grew up in Upstate New York. To see the site in person and knowing everything it stood for was quite amazing. I had a great time touring the museum and seeing so many cool artifacts from 1969. I also had the pleasure of meeting and speaking to a couple that actually attended the event and it was so interesting listening to a first hand experience. Highly Recommend !!

A wonderful blast into the past at this lovely museum! Lots to see and learn about that time…read moreperiod, and lots of hands on exhibits as well. Just found it a bit pricey for what it was, but will certainly recommended to anyone in the area.

Accoutrement-ed, bombastic, cultured, grandiose, irresistible, terrific, phenomenal, zany!…read more Art at SUNY New Paltz's Samuel Dorsky Museum of Art has it all: stencils, charcoal, paintings, sculptures, installations, book arts, poems, videography, experimentations, letterforms, framed portraits, welding, street art, colored landscapes, New York black & white photography and almost every other possible creation (not yet invented?) that is creative! Hours vary and can be short during the weekends. Sometimes there are tours. Other times it is open and free (though donations are appreciated for all those starving artists, working hard to take life and from it create lovely culture). Superb setting in the middle of SUNY at New Paltz! Multiple areas and rooms among green fields. Great place for a date. Rebel review: 5 stars

From the owner: Changing exhibitions Family days…read moreFocusing on American art, with an emphasis on the Hudson Valley and Catskill Mountain region, 19th century American prints, photography and contemporary metals. The museum also has a strong World Collection

Definitely interesting, I love a non traditional museum and this was it. It was a rainy day so it…read morefit the bill for an hour's distraction

Such a prize to stumble upon on a cloudy mountain day with kids (9&6). When pulling up to the house…read moreour 9yr old says "this what we are doing going to some house "... getting him out of that "some house" was another story lol. Great experience . Steve was wonderful and full of life and passion . The place was set up so nicely such detailed displays. It's definitely a great place to explore and bring your inner child and your little critters as well.

What a great little historic spot tucked along the Hudson River. We were trying to kill time before…read morean afternoon wedding and I came across this place while searching online. This historic site was home to pivotal decisions during the Revolutionary War, made by George Washington himself. The museum/buildings themselves have limited hours (which are listed on the parks website) but we were able to walk the grounds freely which was nice. There are gates/fencing surrounding the site, which were locked as we went around - but toward the opposite side of the site (where I believe their designated parking lot is? We weren't sure but it looked like their lot) there is an opening where you can walk a gravel path that will take you through the site. It was really cool being able to see the buildings here. Even though the park is nestled in a neighborhood/town, I felt pretty immersed in the history just walking along the paths. We got to see the buildings that George Washington was present in, plus the various monuments that were erected on site. The state parks put up informational signs around the area so we could easily read up on the history. It was a really nice way to get even just a taste of history while we were here, which was perfect for our constricted time frame. If I'm ever traveling this way again, I'd definitely try to make it for a tour of the interiors.

Very nice park to walk around. There are few historic monuments here. Great views. If you are…read morenearby, definitely worth visiting.

Beautiful property right on Hudson River, well preserved, well maintained home, informative tour…read moreguides/staff.

There seems to be two parking lots. One for the grounds and trail and one for the tour. Both have…read moreaccess to everything. If you need handicap parking drive up to the house. It's $11 for adults. Buy the ticket on the side of the house. Look for signs. The tours are self guided with docents stationed in each room. The tickets are sold in the gift shop. During holiday they have cider and cookies ( nothing special). Start with some info before the 7 min video. It's bad quality but what do u expect from 1986?!? They have the old house floor plans and pictures of the family tree. The main house is amazing but access/tour is only the first floor. People seem to complain but honestly it's a small preservation organization that are doing their best to restore and have mainly volunteers working. The grounds are lovely. Spring looks better. And was told every two years has some artist sculpture event. Winter has xmas decorations.

I have to admit, this little piece of history reminds me of the colonial era spots in Virginia…read more They offer tours (I had just missed one when I got there) but there are info plaques at the houses, and there is a map you can use to pretty much do your own tour.... the pictures I got were totally awesome. I think the grave yard was one of my favorite spots... all of that history, and the artwork that goes into the memory of those that are gone. The churches and houses all were so pretty and well kept. The whole town itself is absolutely cute, and there are plenty of places to eat after you explore.

I loved the tour and all of the details of the homes and residents. Fascinating piece of American…read morehistory.

We visited the lovely or should I say deserted town of Pine Hill, NY. While visiting the area for…read morevalentines weekend with the love of my life we saw a huge sign along the main road welcoming us to the vast array of shops and restaurants Pine Hill offered. Well as we drove down the road from the main road all we saw were run down buildings and a deserted town like something out of an old western, only there were no horse drawn carriages. The saving grace of this small town is this small museum run by an absolutely amazing curator. When we arrived I wasn't even sure if the place was open but there was a huge sign out front that said it was in fact open so we ventured inside and was cheerfully greeted by the curator, an absolutely lovely lady that took her time in explaining the exhibits on display. She expertly knew her history of the items on display exceptionally well. While this museum is small it had two floors of artifacts, articles and historical displays on the bottom floor. The town should be absolutely grateful for Kathleen because had she not been there I would have completely dismissed this place but she truly made the experience and visit so wonderful. Admission is free however I did see a donation box that unfortunately I couldn't contribute to because this day and age I pretty much pay for stuff with my Apple watch (yea I'm real high tech like that) and never really walk around with actual cash. Bring a few bucks & drop that in the donation bin. I'll be sending in a small donation for my visit in the mail.

WOW! I've never enjoyed nor appreciated a museum as much as I did the Shandaken HIstorical Museum…read more A rainy Sunday drove us indoors and we thought we'd take a peek at this museum before we headed home We planned on staying 20 minutes or so and ended up staying 1 1/2 hours. Every minute was jam packed with information provided by Kathleen Myers, the museum director. She is an amazing advocate for this region and this museum. Her passion and knowledge is infectious! The coolest thing is that as we drove south on our way home, we were able to identify so many of the hamlets that Kathleen had told us about. I definitely hope this historical landmark gets the recognition and funding it deserves.