Fenimore Art Museum, Art museum in Cooperstown, United States.
The Fenimore Art Museum exhibits American folk art, Native American artifacts, and photography collections across multiple gallery spaces near Otsego Lake.
Founded in 1899 as the New York State Historical Association, the museum relocated to its current location in a replica of the Thomas Hancock House.
The Eugene and Clare Thaw Collection at the museum contains over 850 Native American art pieces, representing diverse indigenous cultures across North America.
The museum offers docent-guided tours, maintains a research library for scholars, and includes the Fenimore Cafe serving refreshments Wednesday through Sunday.
The Lucy B. Hamilton Amphitheater within the museum grounds presents outdoor theatrical performances with views of Otsego Lake during summer months.
Location: New York
Inception: 1899
Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible
Address: 5798 NY-80, Cooperstown, NY 13326 13326
Phone: +16075471400
Website: http://fenimoreartmuseum.org
GPS coordinates: 42.71571,-74.92701
Latest update: May 17, 2025 10:26
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