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Step Back in Time to 1845 at the Farmers' Museum

Experience what life was like for New England farmers and villagers in the middle of the 19th century at this interactive living history experience. Costumed character actors bring the working farmstead and recreated village to life with craft demonstrations and interpretive exhibits. Ride the historical carousel or hop on a horse-drawn buggy. Tour a Colonial Revival stone barn and see heritage livestock in the petting zoo. Visit more than a dozen historic buildings, including a smokehouse and blacksmith shop. See the one-of-a-kind Cardiff Giant statue and explore a vast collection of genuine artifacts from one of Brooklyn's oldest farming families. Get a taste of what Upstate New York felt like circa 1845.

The Farmers' Museum

5775 State Highway 80, New York, Cooperstown, 13326
Distance from hotel: 0.86 miles

Hours

  • April 1 - May 2
    Open Tuesday-Sunday, 10:00 am-4:00 pm Closed Mondays.
    Museum Store open 11:00 am-4:00 pm. Closed Mondays.
    Crossroads Cafe is closed until May 1.
  • May 3 - October 11
    Open Daily, 10:00 am-5:00 pm
    Museum Store open daily, 11:00 am-5:00 pm
    Crossroads Cafe is open weekends 11:00 am-4:00 pm*
  • October 12 - October 31
    Open Tuesday-Sunday, 10:00 am-4:00 pm Closed Mondays.
    Museum Store open 11:00 am-4:00 pm. Closed Mondays.
    Crossroads Cafe is open weekends 11:00 am-4:00 pm*
  • November - March
    Closed for winter except for special programs and events

Prices

  • Adults and Juniors (13-64), $12.00
  • Seniors (65+), $10.50
  • Juniors (7-12), $6.00
  • Children (6 and under), Free

Events

  • Sugaring Off Sundays
  • Tractor Fest
  • Harvest Festival

Activities

  • Character Tours
  • Farm Animals
  • Historic Exhibits
  • Carousel & Carriage Rides
  • Shopping & Dining
  • Concerts & Theater

FAQs

What daily activities are there at the Farmers Museum?

Farm activities change with the season and may include sheep shearing, wool weaving, animal feeding and care, and harvesting hops. Ride in a horse-drawn carriage and see blacksmiths, farmers, and candle makers at work.

What are some of the historical objects at the Farmers' Museum?

Discover 23,000 authentic items including plows, carriages, butter molds, spinning wheels, woodworking tools, hand planes, quilts, and homemade textiles. Find a mid-19th-century blacksmith shop, a printing shop, a tavern, and a well-stocked general store.


Helpful Links

  • https://www.farmersmuseum.org/
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