Museum Village of Old Smith's Clove Monroe

About Museum Village of Old Smith's Clove Monroe

Museum Village of Old Smith's Clove Monroe preserves Hudson Valley history through a recreated 19th-century village where visitors explore period buildings and participate in hands-on activities. Educational tours bring the past to life with costumed interpreters who demonstrate traditional crafts and skills. The museum hosts special events throughout the year, including Civil War living history programs with demonstrations and evening Magic Lantern shows. School groups and clubs can arrange private day visits with interpreters who conduct demonstrations and interactive activities tailored to student learning. The site features seasonal programming with workshops and lecture series, with a schedule that varies between summer and school-year operations. Located in Monroe, New York, Museum Village charges admission with reduced rates for seniors and students, while children ten and under enter free. The museum has operated for over seventy years, serving the community through education and historical preservation.