The Farmers’ Museum (Fenimore Farm & Country Village)
Experience the sights, sounds, and stories of 19th-century America as you wander through a recreated country village and working farm. Watch skilled craftspeople demonstrate blacksmithing, weaving, and printing, meet heritage livestock, and explore a collection of more than 23,000 artifacts. The museum’s scenic setting overlooking Otsego Lake makes it a must-visit for history lovers and families alike.
Hours
- April to mid-May & mid-October to October 31: Tuesday–Sunday, 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM (closed Mondays)
- Mid-May to mid-October: Daily, 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- November–March: Closed except for special events.
- Check website for holiday hours and special event openings.
About Us
One of the nation’s oldest living history museums, The Farmers’ Museum—now Fenimore Farm & Country Village—offers an immersive journey into 19th-century rural and village life. With over two dozen historic buildings, working farmsteads, and interactive exhibits, the museum brings New York’s agricultural heritage to life for visitors of all ages.
- Address: 5775 State Highway 80, Cooperstown, NY 13326
- Phone: (607) 547-1450
- Website: farmersmuseum.org
- Parking: Free on-site
- Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible
- Located across from Fenimore Art Museum
- Adults: $11.00
- Seniors (65+): $9.50
- Children (7–12): $5.00
- Children 6 & under: Free
- Members: Free
- Combo tickets available with Fenimore Art Museum and National Baseball Hall of Fame
- Spring and Fall Festivals
- Harvest Celebration
- Candlelight Evening
- Family Farm Day
- Historic Trades & Crafts Demonstrations
- Special holiday and seasonal events
- Tour over two dozen historic village buildings (tavern, blacksmith shop, print shop, pharmacy, general store, doctor’s office, farmstead)
- Watch live demonstrations of 19th-century trades (blacksmithing, weaving, printing, cheese-making, quilt-making)
- Ride the hand-carved Empire State Carousel
- Meet heritage livestock at the children’s barnyard
- See the famous Cardiff Giant exhibit
- Explore the Main Barn’s agricultural tool collection
- Participate in hands-on workshops and educational programs
- Enjoy family-friendly scavenger hunts and barnyard activities