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Saratoga County Museums

BROOKSIDE MUSEUM /
SARTOGA HISTORICAL SOCIETY
6 Charlton Street, Ballston Spa
518.885.4000
www.brooksidemuseum.org

Located in a 1792 hotel building in the historic village of Ballston Spa, Brookside has five galleries and a hands-on-history room, a research library, and a gift shop. Visit us at www.brooksidemuseum.org to learn more about our school programs, craft classes, genealogical library, and for online exhibits.

THE CHILDREN'S MUSEUM AT SARATOGA
6 Caroline Street, Saratoga Springs
518.584.5540
www.cmssny.org

With 11 interactive exhibits and a hands-on art studio, children from 2-10 are sure to have fun. We inspire curiosity, spark imagination and nurture discovery!

THE FRIENDS OF ULYSSES S. GRANT
P.O. Box 2294
518.587.8277
www.grantcottage.org

Grant Cottage is the State historic site where Ulysses Grant spent his last days writing his memoirs before his death in 1885. See original furnishings, Grant's personal items, and a spectacular view of the Hudson Valley. Open Wed. - Sun., 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Memorial Day - Labor Day; weekends through Columbus Day.

THE HYDE COLLECTION
161 Warren Street, Glens Falls
518.792.1761
www.hydecollection.org

The Hyde combines the intimacy of historic Hyde House with the sophistication of a modern museum complex. View paintings, watercolors, and drawings by masters such as Picasso, Rembrandt, Eakins, Homer and others. Additional galleries provide changing exhibitions. Tues. - Sat. 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.; Sun. 12n - 5 p.m. Donations accepted. Closed Mondays and national holidays.

NATIONAL MUSEUM OF DANCE AND HALL OF FAME
99 South Broadway, Saratoga Springs
518.584.2225
www.dancemuseum.org

The National Museum of Dance was established in 1986 and is the only museum in the nation dedicated to American professional dance. Occupying the former Washington Bath House in the Saratoga Spa State Park, the National Museum of Dance is a living museum, where past, present and future of dance co-exist in archives, exhibitions, classes and special events.

NATIONAL MUSEUM OF RACING AND HALL OF FAME
191 Union Avenue, Saratoga Springs
518.584.0400 or 1.800.JOCKEY4
www.racingmuseum.net

The National Museum of Racing and Hall of Fame offers its visitors a comprehensive look at the history of American Thoroughbreds along with the Hall of Fame. Also available are exclusive Oklahoma tours, public programs, and interactive galleries. There are special exhibits as well as permanent exhibits.

SARATOGA AUTOMOBILE MUSEUM
Spa State Park
110 Avenue of the Pines, Saratoga Springs
518.587.1935
www.saratogaautomuseum.com

Visit the Saratoga Automobile Museum, located in the recently renovated Bottling Plant, in the magnificent Saratoga Spa State Park in Saratoga Springs. The museum celebrates the automotive heritage of New York State and features regularly changing exhibits that include antique cars, classic cars, race cars, Indy cars, sports racers and stock cars. The museum includes three galleries, an orientation theatre, meeting spaces, and gift shop.

SARATOGA SPRINGS HISTORY MUSEUM
The Canfield Casino in Congress Park
P.O. Box 216, Saratoga Springs
518.584.6920
www.saratogasprings-historymuseum.org

The Saratoga Springs History Museum, located in the Canfield Casino in Congress Park, has three floors of exhibits "Telling the Story of Saratoga Springs", including an orientation gallery and featuring our exhibits "Papering the Town: Architecture, Historic Wall Coverings and History". The museum is open daily 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.

SARATOGA NATIONAL HISTORICAL PARK
Route 32 and 4, Stillwater
518.664.9821
www.nps.gov/sara

On pastoral bluffs above the Hudson river, pivotal Revolutionary War battles fought here ended in an American victory known as one of the most important in world history. Drive or bicycle the scenic 10-mile tour road, hike historic paths, see the film and museum, shop the bookstore and enjoy year-round special events.

SCHENECTADY MUSEUM AND SUITS-BUECHE PLANETARIUM
15 Nott Terrace Heights, Schenectady
518.382.7890
www.SchenectadyMuseum.org

The Schenectady Museum & Suits-Bueche Planetarium is a dynamic destination celebrating science, invention, and imagination, where science is fun for everyone! Explore the area's rich technological heritage with some of the region's finest interactive exhibits! See the stars with changing Planetarium shows and the only GO-TO Star Machine in the northeast!

THE FRANCES YOUNG TANG TEACHING MUSEUM AND ART GALLERY
815 North Broadway, Saratoga Springs
518.580.8080
www.skidmore.edu/tang

One of the first interdisciplinary museums of its kind in the country, the Tang develops groundbreaking exhibitions and programs that combine a variety of subjects such as antique maps, scientific artifacts and shaker furniture together with new work of international, contemporary art. Artist talks, curator tours, films, music on the roof, and children's activities bring everyone together to explore art in new ways.

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