LOWER HUDSON
Museum Village
1010 Route 17M Monroe, NY 10950
Hours: The museum is open on a seasonal schedule. Museum summer hours: Friday to Sunday 11 AM to 4 PM; During the school year, spring/fall: Saturday and Sunday 11 AM to 4 PM. The museum is closed from mid-November to mid-April.
Admission: Adults $15, ages 4-12 $10, and seniors $13 and children under 3 free.
Phone: 845-782-8248 Email: [email protected]
Historical Description:
“Museum Village was the vision of Roscoe William Smith, an electrical engineer, entrepreneur, philanthropist and collector who contributed to his native Orange County in many ways during his 99 years. Roscoe made his fortune as founder of the Orange and Rockland electric company in 1905. The wealth he generated from his successful company and investments allowed him to give back to the community in many ways. Probably Mr. Smith's most cherished gift to the local community was Museum Village of Old Smith's Clove.”
The Site:
The village has hands on exhibits and demonstrations of almost every aspect of 19th century living. Visitors can shop in the general store and drug store, watch how cloth was made, and even make their own hand dipped candles. They can also see what a blacksmith did and how printing was done before today’s modern conveniences were developed. Museum village offers an educational experience that truly allows visitors to understand and make connections with the past.