What to do and see in Glens Falls, New York (NY): The Best Museums

Learn about the history of railroading in the northeast and the importance of railroads in our lives, from the early 1900's to present. Also learn about the building and operation of a model railroad and the rewards of this hobby. weekly operating sessions every Wednesday evening from 7-10 PM, We have 8 Scale layouts for Z to G. Open to the Public.

The Saunders Gallery of Fine Art is located in Glens Falls NY, in the foothills of Adirondack Park. The gallery specializes in Fine Custom Picture Framing, with a professional service no other can match in the region. You will find original art and works in pastel by owner/artist, Bev Saunders, one of kind contemporary pottery and Adirondack artisan gifts. Bev creates beautiful paintings just for you! Portraits of people, homes, pets and more, at affordable prices. Commision yours today! Bring your design ideas and projects to Bev and let her help you bring them to life. Stop in today!

The Hyde Collection Trust was founded in 1952 by Charlotte Pruyn Hyde, a Gilded Age collector who shared her art collection and home with the public. The Museum opened in 1963, after her death. The Hyde's core collection, acquired by Mrs. Hyde and her husband, Louis, includes works by such artists as Sandro Botticelli, El Greco, Rembrandt, Peter Paul Rubens, Edgar Degas, Georges Seurat, Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec, Francisco José de Goya y Lucientes, Pablo Picasso, and Pierre-Auguste Renoir, as well as American artists Thomas Eakins, Childe Hassam, Winslow Homer, and James McNeill Whistler. The Museum's collection of Modern and Contemporary art features works by artists including Josef Albers, Dorothy Dehner, Sam Gilliam, Adolph Gottlieb, Grace Hartigan, Ellsworth Kelly, Sol LeWitt, George McNeil, Robert Motherwell, Robert Rauschenberg, and Bridget Riley. Today, the Museum includes the historic house and a modern wing with five galleries, and innovative programming to inspire with art.

The World Awareness Children's Museum is chartered by the NY State Education Dept. & Board of Regents with a mission to bring our diverse world to children. Street parking only.

LARAC is a non-profit arts organization founded in 1972 to promote the arts and culture of the Lower Adirondack region. LARAC houses Lapham Gallery, a Gift Shop and administrative offices. Lapham Gallery is a professional exhibit space that hosts 7 Fine Art Exhibitions a year. The Gift Shop features over 70 local and regional artisans creating handmade products and gifts. Regular Hours for Gallery and Shop: Monday-Saturday, 10am-3pm, extended until 6pm on Thursdays

The Shirt Factory was built in 1902 for the McMullen-Leavens Company as a shirt factory, the building was expanded in 1910 as production increased. In the 1930's the product line expanded into dress manufacturing. The shirt and dresses produced here were high quality fashion featured on the pages of publications like Vogue and Harper's Bazaar. Production continued here through 1996 when the factory closed its doors. In 1999 the current owner began a slow process of rehabilitating the building and breaking it up into rentable studio space. Over the years the space has grown and evolved. Visitors will find an eclectic mix of individuals calling the 70 plus studios here home, offering a wide range of goods, services, classes and more. The building is open daily 8am-5pm, individual studios set their own hours/availability, please check our website for studio hours. While here you will notice machines in the halls and dresses and shirts displayed in cases, these are from the original factory that operated here, for which the building is named. The first floor is our "designated retail area" all studios on this floor are open on Thur-Sat from 12pm-5pm, many studios on the other floors are also open at this time, making these ideal days to visit the building! The range offered by tenants is impressive! There is kung fu/martial arts/tai chi, yoga & zumba, loose leaf tea, baked goods, Himalayan salt lamps and Himalayan salt products, pottery, furniture, original artwork in a variety of forms and mediums, acupuncture, massage, vintage goods, a hair salon, yarn and fiber arts...You have to it experience to truly appreciate the variety. For an experience unlike any other, visit the building during an open house, especially the two that occur between Thanksgiving and Christmas. The owner allows the tenants to invite outside vendors in to set up in the halls, it is an amazing opportunity not only to shop local, but to find unique one of a kind gifts for yourself and everyone else on your list! On our website is a full directory with tenant descriptions, hours and contact information, as well as a calendar with upcoming events and classes to help you make the most of your visit!