State University of New York at Purchase, Public university in Purchase, New York, United States
This campus sits north of New York City near Harrison and spreads over large grounds with buildings for music, dance, theater, and visual arts. The facilities include several stages, a museum, and residential halls connected by pathways and green spaces.
The site originally served as an estate for a colonial-era family and was acquired by the state of New York in the 20th century. The school opened in the late 1960s with the goal of combining arts and liberal studies.
The Neuberger Museum of Art maintains a collection of 7,000 artworks while the Performing Arts Center presents theater, music, and dance performances throughout the academic year.
The area is easiest to reach by car, as the campus sits away from major transit lines. Visitors should expect a fair amount of walking between buildings, as the grounds cover a large area.
The dance building was the first in the country designed specifically for dance training. The school uses only Steinway grand pianos for its music programs.
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