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
Arts, Artists, & the Hudson River School
Heritage Sites
Albany Institute of History & Art
Founded in 1791, the Albany Institute of History and Art is one of the country's oldest museums and offers an excellent introduction to the fine art and culture of the upper Hudson Valley.
Boscobel House and Gardens
Boscobel is an elegantly furnished Federal-style house museum located within the spectacular the Hudson Highlands region of the Hudson Valley.
Caramoor
Caramoor contains a diverse collection of art and antiques from Europe and the Far East and hosts world-class concerts.
Cropsey Home and Studio
Jasper Francis Cropsey was a noted Hudson River painter. His house and studio contain an important collection of works by him.
Dia:Beacon
Dia:Beacon is a museum of contemporary art with over 240,000 square feet of exhibition space and a formal garden.
Empire State Plaza Art Collection
The Empire State Plaza Art Collection is the most important grouping of modern art owned by any state.
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.
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
Hudson River Museum
The Hudson River Museum is a complex of galleries that present changing art exhibitions; Glenview, a Hudson River home, listed on the National Register of Historic Places; the Planetarium, Westchester County's only public planetarium; and Hudson Riverama, an environmental gallery.
Hudson Valley MOCA
Hudson Valley MOCA is a world-class leader in contemporary art exhibition.