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We enrich the present and advocate for the future by bringing the region’s past to life, recognizing every face and every story.

Hart Cluett Museum Historic Rensselaer County enriches the present and advocates for the future by bringing the region's past to life, recognizing every face and every story. The Rensselaer County Historical Society and Museum is a dynamic not-for-profit educational organization established in 1927 to connect local history and heritage with contemporary life. In pursuit of this mission, we collect, preserve, study, interpret and make accessible a broad variety of objects and documents, and conduct educational programs to inspire public enthusiasm for the past. Situated in the downtown Second Street Historic District in Troy, New York, the museum fulfills its mission from two adjacent 19th century townhouses — the historic and architecturally significant Hart-Cluett House, which serves as a house museum, and the Carr Building, which houses exhibits, programs, and a research library.

10/19/2026

This week is triple the murder and mayhem with a special Saturday edition of our halloween-themed tour! Check out https://hartcluett.simpletix.com/ to grab tickets to events happening this week at the Hart Cluett!

🎃🔪 Murder and Mayhem | 10/22-24: Enjoy an evening (or afternoon!) stroll through downtown Troy as we trace the steps of true historic horror stories that took place right here in the city.

🤖 A.I Salon Series | 10/23: "Procedural and Generative Production" is the topic of the third installment in this discussion series that covers AI's effects on creative industries.

🏠 ARCHTOBER Edition of Troy History and Architecture Walking Tour | 10/23 at 10:30am: In partnership with ARCHTOBER, we are offering a FREE History and Architecture tour of downtown Troy.

🪦 Memory and Mourning | 10/24: From graveyards to the Rural and Green cemetery movements, join City Historian Kathy Sheehan for a free lecture on cemetery history in Rensselaer County.

10/15/2026

A perfect fall day to stop by the Hart Cluett Museum for a visit!🍁We’re open from 12-5pm today through Saturday.

As a reminder, our event Attic Treasures: Antiques Appraisal is also happening this Saturday at the First Reformed Church of Wynantskill from 10 - 3pm! We hope to see you there!

10/14/2026

Ever wonder how much your antiques were actually worth? There's still time to grab your tickets for Attic Treasures: Antiques Appraisal this weekend and support the Hart Cluett Museum in the process! 😄 Have up to two antiques appraised per ticket by experts at STAIR Galleries.

For 25 years, STAIR has been one of America's leading regional auction houses, specializing in furniture, decorative arts, fine art, and luxury goods. Founded by Colin Stair in 2001, STAIR was built on a deep expertise in furniture and decorative arts, with a vision to celebrate Selling Interesting Things From Interesting People. From our headquarters in Hudson, NY, STAIR presents multiple auctions each month, offering the time-honored tradition of bidding live in the salesroom, or the modern ease of bidding live online.

Purchase tickets through https://hartcluett.simpletix.com/

10/13/2026

Ever wanted to go on Antiques Roadshow? Now is your chance! Join us for Attic Treasures: Antiques Appraisal this Saturday at the First Reformed Church of Wynanskill from 10-3pm.

Purchase a ticket to select a time slot and have your antiques appraised by experts from STAIR Galleries. Afterward, stay for lunch and a talk by County Historian Kathy Sheehan!

Get tickets/more info at https://hartcluett.simpletix.com/

09/29/2026

Looks like Nellie Bly is getting her close up! Our museum staff are currently hard at work on a *secret project* for our 100th anniversary in 2027! Can you guess what it might be?

09/28/2026

We're just a few short days away from the very first Murder and Mayhem Tour of the season! Join us this Friday at 6pm for a historic horror tour around downtown Troy that covers true stories of murder and quite a bit of mayhem.

Grab your tickets here: https://hartcluett.simpletix.com/

09/10/2026

Looking for a way to enjoy this beautiful end-of-summer weather? Explore downtown Troy with one of our Saturday morning walking tours or check out our historic house on Fridays and Saturdays!

08/28/2026

The "American 250th Revolutionary Road Trip" Road Rally is now live! Find instructions and clues to all 19 secret locations across Rensselaer County through the event page on our website at: https://www.hartcluett.org/events/2026/8/22/america-250-revolutionary-road-trip-through-rensselaer-county

07/07/2026

Ale yah! Join us for the opening of our latest exhibit, "Barley Wanted" this Friday during museum open hours, 12-5pm!

Explore the history of b**r production in Rensselaer County and learn about the agricultural backbone of its historic brewing industry in this new in-depth, field-to-keg exhibit. 🍺

Address

57 2nd Street
Troy, NY
12180

Opening Hours

Thursday	12pm - 5pm
Friday	12pm - 5pm
Saturday	12pm - 5pm

Telephone

+5182727232

Website

http://www.hartcluett.org/

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