The 9 Best Museums in Cooperstown, New York (NY)

May 18, 2022 Brandee Mangan

Located in the foothills of the Catskills Mountains, Cooperstown is proud to be a one-stoplight town, with quiet streets and charming old homes, sitting amidst the natural beauty of Otsego County. The area is home to the National Baseball Hall of Fame, the National Soccer Hall of Fame, the Fenimore Art Museum and the Glimmerglass Opera. Otsego County is also a popular destination for activities as diverse as antiquing, horseback riding and golf.
Restaurants in Cooperstown

1. Artists Off Main

12 Commons Dr Cooperstown Commons, Cooperstown, Otsego, NY 13326-9500 http://www.facebook.com/ArtistsOffMain
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Artists Off Main is a well-edited gallery and gift shop in which every item is handmade in Cooperstown. Fine paintings, wearable art, refashioned vintage jewelry, carvings, and ceramics are found in this shop. Located in an unobtrusive shopping center, The Commons, about 4 miles south of the village of Cooperstown on Route 28, close to Dreams Park and hotels.

2. National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum

25 Main St, Cooperstown, Otsego, NY 13326-1330 +1 607-547-7200 [email protected] http://baseballhall.org/visit
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National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum

The National Baseball Hall of Fame is a nonprofit committed to preserving the history of America's pastime and celebrating the legendary players, managers, umpires and executives who have made the game a fan favorite for more than a century. Preserving History. Honoring Excellence. Connecting Generations.

Reviewed By disneyguy333 - Clifton Park, United States

Although I have been to the Hall of Fame several times over the past several years, it never gets old and it's constantly being updated. On this visit I ventured to the 3rd floor for the first time in a few years and was impressed with the amazing exhibits on stadiums, statistics and new interactive displays. The actuall Hall was decorated for the Christmas season and there were many displays celebrating the 2017 World Champion Houston Astros. Although the World Series exhibit won't be open for a while, there were highlights of the game playing :) Overall a great visit and definitely worth the trip from anywhere for true baseball fans.

3. The Farmers' Museum

Lake Road, Cooperstown, Otsego, NY 13326 +1 607-547-1450 http://www.farmersmuseum.org
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The Farmers' Museum

Living history museum re-creates 19th-century rural life, complete with craftspeople demonstrating rural trades and skills in the restored buildings of an 1845 village.

Reviewed By davidwL3325MW

We stop here even when we don't have kids or grandchildren with us. The museum and the 1840's village take you back to when upstate New York was rural and almost entirely agricultural. The re-enactors are knowledgeable and friendly, as are the sheep, goats, poultry, swine, cattle, and horses. Well, the goats are not that knowledgeable. $10.50 for senior citizens.

4. Fenimore Art Museum

5798 State Rte 80, Cooperstown, Otsego, NY 13326-2500 +1 607-547-1400 http://www.fenimoreart.org/
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Fenimore Art Museum

Located inside a neo-Georgian mansion with terraced gardens overlooking Otsego Lake, this museum features fine collections of American art, James Fenimore Cooper memorabilia and historic photographs. (Closed January 1 - March 31) New exhibitions open April 1.

Reviewed By R4960NKjustinw - Hasbrouck Heights, United States

The Kenimore Museum is a nice little museum with lots to see and experience. The museum packs a lot exhibits and ideas into a small space. It is three floors of interesting art. The second floor which serves as the main floor is dedicated to American art and the Hudson River School works, the bottom floor is dedicated to Native American Art through the Thaw Foundation donation. The Third Floor has modern era art and special exhibitions, this time being of wood carvings. The views through the windows are of the grounds and the lake and it is just beautiful especially this time of year with the foliage change. You could spend several hours in this museum just admiring the works and seeing how the collections are mounted. The works are very interesting so take time out to see and experience the whole place.

5. Hyde Hall

267 Glimmerglass State Park Road, Cooperstown, Otsego, NY 13326 +1 607-547-5098 [email protected] http://www.hydehall.org/
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Hyde Hall

TEMPORARILY CLOSED FOR THE WINTER—OFF-SEASON OFFICE HOURS, Monday- Friday 10 AM - 4 PM: Hyde Hall is a 50-room Regency-style neoclassic stone English manor house that was built between 1817 and 1835. Now a museum, Hyde Hall offers a walk into the past with fabulous views of Otsego Lake and the surrounding countryside. Hourly guided tours are available May through October, with tours departing from Tin Top, the Visitors' Center, beginning at 10 am through to 3 pm. CLOSED FOR THE WINTER: IN-SEASON HOURS (MAY 27 THROUGH OCTOBER 31st) 10am-4pm; ADMISSION PRICES: $15 Adults; $12 Seniors (62+), Military and Youth (ages 6 – 17); Children (5 & under) free.

Reviewed By Lovetotravelitaly2

A wonderful house from the 1800's in the style of an English country house. Fine furnishing and textiles. Currently undergoing historic restoration, you can see the work in progress.

6. The Smithy

55 Pioneer St, Cooperstown, Otsego, NY 13326-1249 +1 607-547-8671 [email protected] http://www.smithyarts.org
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The Smithy

The Smithy is located in the oldest building in Cooperstown, NY. With three floors of regional art and featured artists, a large sculpture garden to enjoy a packed lunch, a clay studio that will work one-on-one with your vacation, summer concerts and a market to pick up unique gifts from local artisans, this is a must see on your trip to Central New York. The Smithy Clay Studio offers a wide variety of Classes and Workshops year round, taught by experienced and friendly instructors. Whether you are a beginner or a pro, you are guaranteed to find a class to meet your creative needs and skill level. There are plenty of class options for both adults and children, so bring the whole family!

7. American Baseball Experience/ Heroes of Baseball Wax Museum

99 Main St, Cooperstown, Otsego, NY 13326-1244 +1 607-547-1273 http://www.baseballwaxmuseum.com/
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American Baseball Experience/ Heroes of Baseball Wax Museum

A wax museum with a "bloopers" theater and more than 30 life-size greats of the game on display.

8. Cooperstown Art Association

22 Main St, Cooperstown, Otsego, NY 13326-1170 +1 607-547-9777 http://www.cooperstownart.com/
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Reviewed By missionink - Oneonta, United States

We had to stop by during the Winter Carnival for the Quilt exhibit - wow, such a wonderful place to show these fantastic works of craftsmanship!

9. Glimmer Glass Antiques

7687 St.Hwy.80, Cooperstown, Otsego, NY 13326-3316 +1 315-663-4536 http://www.glimmerglassantiques.com

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