Top 4 Museums to Visit Near Wander Hudson Ridge

While staying at Wander Hudson Ridge, we suggest maximizing your trip by going museum hopping. These museums will give you a glimpse of Hudson's rich history, so read on to find out which ones are worth your time.

Carrie Haddad Gallery

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• Distance from Wander Hudson Ridge: 3.8 miles

• Location: 622 Warren St, Hudson, NY 12534

• Hours: 11AM-5PM Wednesday-Monday; Closed on Tuesdays 

• Phone: (518) 828-1915

• Website: http://carriehaddadgallery.com/

The Carrie Haddad Gallery is the first fine art gallery in Hudson, NY. The gallery displays work from both mid-career and emerging artists from Hudson Valley.

The exhibition schedule can accommodate 7 exhibits on the main floor and features a wide variety of work from paintings to mixed media and photography. 

Thomas Cole National Historic Site

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• Distance from Wander Hudson Ridge: 2.3 miles 

• Location: 218 Spring St, Catskill, NY 12414

• Hours: 9:45AM-5PM Friday-Sunday 

• Phone: (518) 943-7465

• Website: https://thomascole.org/

Fun fact: Thomas Cole was a painter who led America’s first major art movement, now known as the Hudson River School. Suffice to say that this site undoubtedly carries plenty of historic significance—perfect for art enthusiasts.

On Fridays and the weekends, the site offers 45-minute guided tours of the Main House and the Old Studio. Children under 15 may enjoy free admission.

General admission tickets are available Thursday to Tuesday from 10AM to 5PM. Tours and general admission tickets are at $18 for adults, as well as $16 for seniors, students, and veterans. Private indoor guided tours are available by advance appointment.

Art Omi

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• Distance from Wander Hudson Ridge: 13.5 miles 

• Location: 1405 Co Rte 22, Ghent, NY 12075

• Hours: 9AM-5PM daily 

• Phone: (518) 392-4747

• Website: https://www.artomi.org/ 

Art Omi is located on a 120-acre property featuring contemporary art. The exhibits showcase large-scale work in nature, as well as a 1,500 square foot gallery with work from over 60 artists and architects.

A map of the property highlighting its array of exhibits can be found here. You'll be glad to know that admission is free to.

FASNY Museum of Firefighting

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• Distance from Wander Hudson Ridge: 4.4 miles

• Location: 117 Harry Howard Ave, Hudson, NY 12534

• Hours: 10AM-4:30 PM Wednesday-Saturday 

• Phone: (518) 822-1875

• Website: https://fasnyfiremuseum.com/ 

The FASNY Museum of Firefighting is a hands-on museum celebrating three centuries of firefighting. The museum was established in 1925 featuring rare fire engines dating back to 1731.

The museum has a resident dalmatian named Molly that greets visitors and is also a certified therapy dog. The museum is open year-round and offers a variety of events for children and adults alike. Tickets to the museum are $12 for adult, $8 for children, and free for kids under three years old. 

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