Because I am an artist, I loved studying the masterpieces, especially the paintings. I also learned so much about James Fennimre Cooper and Lake Glimmerglass.
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Because I am an artist, I loved studying the masterpieces, especially the paintings. I also learned so much about James Fennimre Cooper and Lake Glimmerglass.
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Leatherstocking stuff, folk art and personable staff made this a real gem.
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I definitely recommend the Fenimore Art Museum. The museum itself is very nice. It's right on the lake. The displays were great - the Native American Exhibit, and American Folk Art were some of my favorites. There was a display for the Metropolitan Opera as well which was also very interesting.
Note - We bought combination tickets which include access...
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The special exhibits are very well done yet you are not overwhelmed by the displays
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Building, grounds and collection are all impressive. The Native American exhibit is not to be missed, nor the American folk art. A small museum but high in quality and good for kids who might lose interest quickly, though the native American exhibit should hold their interest. Directly across from the Farmers Museum and right on Otsego Lake.
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The Fenimore is larger than it seems and is worth a visit if you're in town. The building itself is interesting - very nice old flooring - the shows were varied and interesting. Staff were beyond helpful in getting me a discount since I had already visited the Baseball Hall of Fame and the Farmer's Museum, however they wouldn't let...
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Many displays, some focusing on the Native Americans from the area.
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The Thaw collection is the gem of this muesum, it comprises Native American artwork from around the country and it is stunning. The other exhibits that will be opening this Spring are also wonderful, the photographs from the Civil War are powerful and moving. And the exhibit on the opera is really fun! A great place to visit and you...
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Try to hit the museum at least once a year...have lunch in Cooperstown and wind down the day before leaving Cooperstown by a visit to the Fenimore.
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We make a visit to the art museum every time we are in Cooperstown and each time there is a different exhibit that takes our breath away. This time we were treated to Jackson Pollock
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