Top Things to do in Hudson River Valley
Top Hotels in Hudson River Valley
- 1. Hampton Inn Albany-Western Ave/University Area
- 2. Homewood Suites by Hilton Albany
- 3. HYATT Place Poughkeepsie
- 4. Hampton Inn by Hilton New Paltz
- 5. Tarrytown House Estate
- 6. Homewood Suites by Hilton Poughkeepsie
- 7. Homewood Suites by Hilton Newburgh-Stewart Airport
- 8. Hilton Garden Inn Albany Airport
- 9. Hampton Inn & Suites Albany-Downtown
- 10. Hotel Nyack
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What to do and see in Hudson River Valley, Hudson River Valley: The Best Art Museums
Discover the best top things to do in Hudson River Valley, United States including Chapel of Sacred Mirrors, Storm King Art Center, Opus 40, Dia Beacon, Frances Lehman Loeb Art Center at Vassar College, Hudson Valley MOCA, Magazzino Italian Art, Samuel Dorsky Museum of Art, Hessel Museum of Art at Bard College, Artists' Collective of Hyde Park.
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1. Chapel of Sacred Mirrors
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 5 reviews
2. Storm King Art Center
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4.5 based on 823 reviews
Widely celebrated as one of the world's leading sculpture parks, Storm King Art Center has welcomed visitors from across the globe for fifty years. It is located only one hour north of New York City, in the lower Hudson Valley, where its pristine 500-acre landscape of fields, hills, and woodlands provides the setting for a collection of more than 100 carefully sited sculptures created by some of the most acclaimed artists of our time.
Reviewed By IamZozo - Tel Aviv, Israel
A large and beautiful outdoor museum for Japanese’sculptures You can easily spend more than 2 hours at the place
3. Opus 40
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4.5 based on 238 reviews
This sculpture park was intended to house the works of the designer, but the setting itself became the artist's masterwork. It is possible to visit by appointment on non-open days.
Reviewed By DebbieC867 - Silver Spring, United States
It was part of my Month long fall color trip to New England area and I was looking for something to do while in Poughkeepsie NY. Opus 40 is amazing place lots of hard work put into build the stone walls and the monument by oneman! The place is not very big but this is the place where you can take a walk and has picnic table so you can pack your picnic and enjoy.
4. Dia Beacon
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4.5 based on 518 reviews
Located in a former Nabisco box-printing factory, Dia Beacon presents Dia’s collection of art from the 1960s to the present as well as special exhibitions and public programs.
Reviewed By wreath
Totally enjoyed Dia:Beacon art installation. Took the train from manhattan round trip.Rail runs very close to the Hudson, so worthy fall journey. Then station to Dia:Beacon by uber/easy. Vast spaces of this old factory held compelling, sometimes odd large scale sculptures in a variety of forms - glass,metal,paintings,rocks,neon etc. The 122 (?) Warhol abstract paintings - something to behold en masse.The natural light from huge skylights highlighted and then subdued the art as the day waned. Worth the journey
5. Frances Lehman Loeb Art Center at Vassar College
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4.5 based on 156 reviews
Reviewed By LollyLongo - Bergenfield, United States
Photography is permitted for personal use only, and is restricted to works of art in the Frances Lehman Loeb Art Center’s permanent collection (objects on loan to the Art Center may not be photographed). Hand-held cameras only may be used; tripods are not permitted. Large bags must be stored in one of the Art Center’s cubbies. Backpacks must either be stored or carried on the front of the body. Vassar College has been collecting works of art for over one hundred and fifty years, formerly as the Vassar College Art Gallery and since 1993 as the Frances Lehman Loeb Art Center. The founding collection numbered over 3,000 paintings (mostly American) and works on paper (mostly European). It has since grown to over 19,000 works of art spanning all chronological periods and many cultures. The collections of the Frances Lehman Loeb Art Center are intended to support all aspects of the curriculum and to enhance the cultural life in the Hudson Valley region of New York. While only a small percentage of the entire collection is visible in the galleries at one time, many fine works rotate through the galleries as part of temporary exhibitions as well as the permanent collection installation. Recommend while visiting the Loeb Art Center visit the Vassar Library, Church, and a walking tour of the beautiful grounds.
6. Hudson Valley MOCA
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4.5 based on 42 reviews
Reviewed By ltmconsulting
I'm always looking for things to do with my family, and I was so surprised to see what was right here in my backyard! Hudson Valley MOCA is like a mini-MOMA here in Westchester County. I definitely will be coming back.
7. Magazzino Italian Art
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4.5 based on 16 reviews
Magazzino Italian Art Foundation is a museum located in Cold Spring, New York, devoted to Postwar and Contemporary Italian art. Magazzino, meaning warehouse in Italian, was co-founded by Nancy Olnick and Giorgio Spanu. Designed by Spanish architect Miguel Quismondo, the 20,000 square-foot structure was completed in June 2017. Magazzino serves as a resource for scholars and students and offers an extensive library and archive of Italian Art. In addition, Magazzino has become a cultural hub for the vibrant Hudson Valley community thanks to the joint programs with local organizations. Under the guidance of Director Vittorio Calabrese, his team and its curatorial programs, Magazzino Italian Art bridges collaborations with American and Italian institutions not only to support contemporary Italian artists but also to foster discussions on Postwar and Contemporary Italian Art in the United States. Admission is free to the public.
Reviewed By travelingal60 - New York City, United States
This museum is a real gem and treat. It was free when I visited and even though it was during COVID they made you feel very comfortable with a one way flow around the museum and individual devices that would buzz if you got too close to someone. The building itself is very striking with its sleek and modern design. The exhibit I saw was Arte Povera which was very interesting and accompanied by an informative PDF guide. They has a small outdoor sculpture garden as well. They also have some donkeys in a pen a short flight of stairs up from the parking lot. I travelled here from NYC by taking Metro North to Cold Spring and then a short Uber/Lyft ride as their shuttle was not running due to COVID. You can then explore Cold Spring and make a day outing based around this museum.
8. Samuel Dorsky Museum of Art
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4.0 based on 12 reviews
Reviewed By R4960NKjustinw - Hasbrouck Heights, United States
I was very impressed by the Dorsky Museum on the SUNY New Platz campus. This small museum of about five small galleries packs a nice punch in the art department. The small gallery to the left had a display of permanent art from the college collection that was very interesting. They have a unique collection of all sorts ancient and modern art. The main galleries had exhibitions on The Mohonk House Hotel close by, a photography exhibition by Marcuse Pfeifer and a painting portrait exhibition by artist Angela Dufresne, all of which were very interesting. The nice part of the museum is that it is not overwhelming like some of the larger museums in NYC where it becomes overwhelming with the exhibitions and you have to go back six times to see it all. The Dorsky Museum has nice sized galleries and you can take everything in in about three hours. Also the museum is free unless you want to donate $5.00 to the museum.
9. Hessel Museum of Art at Bard College
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3.5 based on 7 reviews
