Even though I'm not a huge baseball fan, I was taken back to my childhood. Great museum of baseball…read morehistory. Definitely watch their short movie. Super inspirational and leaves you with a strong feeling of pride for the sport of baseball! All the old memorabilia took me back to my childhood hero's as a young boy! So glad we added this stop to our trip around New York State!

This place is amazing for baseball fans and even just fans of history. Even though it's higher…read morepriced than many museums, it's very unique and was an all-day thing for us, so it was worth it. I recommend getting here early because it was packed later in the day. We parked in the nearby Double Day stadium lot, which wasn't that big. Most street parking said 2 hours max. It's better to arrive early so there is less time spent searching for parking. Once we got tickets, we had a wristband so we could leave and come back. They had a list of activities/talks/tours, and we jumped on the hall of fame plaque tour. We got a lot more inside information than we would have otherwise had. There are like 3 floors of exhibits covering the whole history of the sport and rare collectables that are worth huge sums of money now that'll be the only real chance to see one. There was an introduction video that brought a tear to my eye (no, seriously). I will say I don't care much for watching baseball, but it has been such an important part of the American history and collective society that I was very impressed by the care and thoroughness of the exhibits. We were able to leave, have lunch nearby, and come back. There is no food on site, but there is an impressive gift shop from small mementos to very expensive souvenirs. It was a full day event, great for all ages, and I learned a lot. Even though Cooperstown is small and off the beaten path, it's worth coming out for a visit.

We stopped here while on vacation and did not check the hours first. It was less than 30 min from…read moreclosing time so we stopped in the gift shop. So much cute stuff - including Van Gogh items. I circled the shop three times, finding new things each time. The next day we purchased a combination ticket at the Farmer Museum. After walking around the Farmer museum for a few hours, we stopped in at Fenimore. We were hungry so we stopped at the café first and I ordered a noodle salad with chicken. I absolutely loved it! Unfortunately my husband's feet were getting pretty tired so we did not go into the actual Fenimore museum But the gift shop and Cafe were both very satisfactory for us.

Had a brief visit to this museum while in Cooperstown. Admission a bit high at $17.50 for adults…read more It's not big and has a limited permanent collection of classics but interesting temporary exhibitions - when we went there were a Cuban photography show as well as a Linda McCartney retrospective. The museum is set on nice grounds by the lake - the cafe has a patio which is very pleasant to hang out on a nice day.

Beautiful and historic place with knowledgeable staff. Great experience for everyone…read more They should add two dollars to the price of a ticket so you don't have to look for one dollar bills in order to ride the merry go round with a charge of $1.00. Not many carry cash anymore much less dollar bills. Just add it to the price and let people not have to fumble looking for more money once inside. Also the gift shop was so incredibly hot it was sickening to be in there.

Been wanting to come here for awhile as my mom kept sending me it on fb lol. Knew we'd be up at my…read moremom's this summer so we of course planned a little trip to Cooperstown. We got here an hour before closing which probably isn't enough time but my son is 3 so it was perfect for him. The carousel which I thought was super cute my son ran for dear life from. It's a carousel! lol. Seriously the way he ran you'd think we were trying to lure him to the carousel of death. So sadly no ride on that but everything else was really cool to check out. Random chickens around my son was happy seeing it all. Gift shop was closed as we left but we came back the next day to check that out :) I definitely plan on coming back here as my boy gets older where he can actually pay attention to things.

How many words does it take to describe our experience at this wax museum?…read more Two: Don't go. I get it. You're in Cooperstown and you've already toured the Hall of Fame. You're looking for something else to do. Here's a list of better options: get a Butter Nutter at Schneider's bakery, play a round of mini golf at Barnyard Swing, or sit on a bench and watch the other tourists walk by. Just don't spend $15 and 20 minutes here. The "wax figures" look less like baseball legends and more like sleep paralysis demons wearing old uniforms. It's as if someone described famous players over the phone and then sculpted them from memory... in the dark. These Heroes deserve statues that honor their legacy--not haggard, mangled wax doppelgängers that look like they've been left in a hot attic since the 1970s. This place isn't charmingly bad. It's just... sad. Save your money, save your time, and let your last memory of baseball greatness come from the Hall of Fame--not whatever this was.

We were visiting Cooperstown and stopped here before dinner. My husband and son are huge baseball…read morefans and love history so this was a hit! A great stop before the hall of fame tomorrow.

What a beautiful house, great view, and interesting tour. The house was built in the early 19th…read morecentury (don't let the old-time car at front throw you off) and is beautiful for its architecture and its interiors. Our tour started at the gift shop which has some great souvenirs and books. Our guide was really knowledgeable and had been giving tours for about 20 years and was able to speak to restorations and changes that had been made in that time. He speaks at length about the English Clarke family, how they came to sit up their home here, and how it remained largely authentic in many ways with some key restoration. This great estate was saved from demolition, and you can see the care that's gone into it from the Friends of Hyde Hall since. The guide was able to answer all the group's questions on the family who lived here and the objects on display, including what was original and what the functionality was. He also said some details get more depth in other specialty tours, and I was very intrigued by some of their events and holiday features. The Clarkes may have wanted a nice rustic manor, but its downside to tourists is that it's not the easiest place to get to. I definitely recommend checking this place out and the nearby state park.

Nice museum about the Clarke family's 150 years of living in the area and their contributions to…read morethe city. Beautiful place and scenery. Great volunteers and staff, very informative and friendly. Museum tours every hour.

This museum is visually stunning from the outside but less impressive inside; it's quite a small…read morecollection. It's definitely worth a trip of you're in the area or combine it with a visit to Howe Caverns in the same area. They have an extensive collection of arrowheads and some beautiful and moving art and history well worth studying. Nice that they have a lot of activities and space for kids and the community. I was expecting a bit larger museum but am still glad I checked it out.

A fun museum, very well done. I learned a lot and enjoyed the interactive nature of it all. Walking…read moretrails and scenery are also beautiful.

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.

The Old Stone Fort in Schoharie, NY is one of those places that quietly draws you in with how much…read morehistory it holds. At first glance, it looks like a simple old church, but once you step inside, you realize you're standing somewhere that has witnessed more than 200 years of stories. Built in the 1770s as a German Reformed Church, it was later fortified and turned into a defensive stronghold during the Revolutionary War. You can still spot a cannonball hole in the wall a little visual reminder of how real that history was. The museum complex is spread out beautifully, with several old buildings and scenic grounds that make it easy to wander around at your own pace. Each building feels like a glimpse into a different part of Schoharie's past from farming and school life to vintage machinery and military history. The volunteers here really add to the experience they're kind, knowledgeable, and genuinely passionate about the history they're sharing. It's the kind of museum that doesn't feel overly polished, but that's exactly what makes it charming. You can sense the age of the wood floors and the craftsmanship in every display. It's quiet, peaceful, and even a little haunting in the best way, especially if you walk through the small cemetery nearby. If you enjoy exploring local history or hidden gems off the main tourist path, the Old Stone Fort is definitely worth a visit. It doesn't take long to go through, but you'll likely leave thinking about how much life and resilience are preserved in those old stone walls.

Wow, what a huge historical museum and tribute to our nations history. Definitely stop and spend…read moretime in this town. The whole story of the troops holding off the British soldiers from that place is amazing. The cemetery is amazing too. You can almost feel the soldiers running up and down the stairs and outside. Loved the cannon balls and to see the hole is pretty neat. I loved the whole area and town has historical homes all along the roadside. Nice shops too!

What a treasure ! The gentleman who greeted us as we came in was knowledgeable and welcoming. I…read moreliked the table full of tools, household item and what not and trying to guess what each one was used for. Inside the museum there's displays about the railroad and local life. The railroad car is amazing. You really get the feeling of what train travel used to be like. I get the feeling this museum is still under development. Love to watch it grow !