Please call the individual sites directly to inquire about the events listed on our event calendars and to inquire about hours.
The Maurice D. Hinchey Hudson River Valley National Heritage Area does not own or operate any of the sites listed below. They are owned and managed by the organizations listed in the site descriptions. Please call ahead for special accommodation needs or with any questions about their sites.
Heritage Sites
Heritage Sites
Dia:Beacon
Dia:Beacon is a museum of contemporary art with over 240,000 square feet of exhibition space and a formal garden.
Discover Albany Visitors Center
Located in the c. 1870s Quackenbush Pumping Station, the Albany Heritage Area Visitors Center provides access to info on Albany's history and tourism resources 7 days a week for visitors to the City of Albany.
Eleanor Roosevelt National Historic Site, Val-Kill
Val-Kill, the first National Historic Site devoted to a First Lady, was the home of Eleanor Roosevelt.
Empire State Plaza Art Collection
The Empire State Plaza Art Collection is the most important grouping of modern art owned by any state.
FASNY Museum of Firefighting
The premiere collection of American firefighting objects in the world, featuring over 90 pieces of fire apparatus on display.
Fort Montgomery State Historic Site
Fort Montgomery was the scene of a Revolutionary War battle for control of the Hudson River. Visitors can tour the remains of the fortification.
Frances Lehman Loeb Art Center (Vassar College)
Located on the Vassar College campus, the Frances Lehman Loeb Art gallery is home to the institution's collection of over 18,000 works.
Franklin D. Roosevelt Presidential Library and Museum
The firstpresidential libraryand the only one used by its namesakewhile in officewas planned and designed by Roosevelt inthe Dutch Colonial style and houses his official papers,books, and other memorabilia, as well as the papers ofFirst Lady Eleanor Roosevelt.
Fred J. Johnston House
Influenced by the Colonial Revival, the house reflects the era of the antiques dealer Fred J. Johnston (1911-1993) who hoped to inspire the visitor with the collection of 18th and early 19th century furnishings and decorative arts
Gomez Mill House Museum
Gomez Mill House is the oldest Jewish residence in the North America with furnishings reflecting its occupancy by five families.