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The Neversink Valley Museum of History & Innovation
A private, non-profit organization, the Museum occupies historic canal-era buildings in the D&H Canal Park right on the Neversink River. In addition to our exhibitions, the museum provides various educational activities for children and adults throughout the year.
This historic complex is so well preserved and so historically significant that it has been designated a National Historic Landmark. The Museum is also chartered by the New York State Education Department.
This lovely region of Orange County is home to the Neversink, the Minisink, the amazing D&H Canal, a rich archaeological history and a network of small museums and historical societies devoted to presenting it all to you. Join us at the Neversink Valley Area Museum and our sister institutions for a tour of the natural beauty and rich history of our little corner of New York State.
Admission to the Museum includes:
Exhibitions such as Black Diamonds and the D&H Canal with videos, artifacts, a working lock model, photographs and information on canal technology, history, boating and canal life, Orange County Archaeology, a joint exhibition with the Orange County Chapter of the NYS Archaeology Society on the history of the Lenape Native Americans, The Artistry of the Blacksmith; which illustrates the art and life of the blacksmith in our working blacksmith shop and Movies Before Hollywood, a look at the early motion picture industry and the film pioneers who worked in this region.
A self-guided written walking tour of the one-mile section of the D&H Canal in the park
Large herb garden and Lenape Native American Three-Sister’s Garden of corn, beans and squash The Museum Store with a large selection of canal and local history publications, stationery, cards, toys, and gifts.
Hours and Admission
April through October:
Friday: By appointment only
Saturday and Sunday, BY Appointment till March 2023
(or by appointment during the week)
Adults: $5.00
Children under 14: $3.00
Under six & Members: FREE
School Groups will receive a discount per student. Please speak with our Educational Director, Leave a message @ (845)754-8870 or email us @ NVAM@neversinkmuseum.org to arrange your school, scout or camp’s visit.
The Museum also provides:
- Educational programs for adults, including lectures on the D&H Canal
- Early Movie Making in Cuddebackville, NY and on the East Coast
- Local History, nature, and canal walks
- Educational programs for school groups including a three-hour D&H Canal program for fourth and fifth-grade students and a three-hour Lenape Native American program for first to fourth-grade students.
- A library on the D&H Canal and local history (open by appointment only).
Spend the day with us in Orange County
Enjoy HISTORY by exploring canal remains!
Enjoy NATURE by hiking through the beautiful park!
Enjoy a RELAXING DAY picnicking under the trees!
Enjoy OUTDOOR SPORTS by fishing in the trout-stocked Neversink River, and cross-country skiing or biking the D&H Canal towpath trail!
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