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Peekskill Museum

9 Reviews

#6 of 10 things to do in Peekskill

Museums, Specialty Museums

124 Union Ave, Peekskill, NY 10566-3429

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“A Step Back in Time”

Lots of interesting history with the house and its contents. It's a walk back in time at a real... read more

Reviewed 25 June 2016

vjcg5

New York

via mobile

“Peekskill Remembered”

The best part of the museum is that it is located in a historic house that has been restored to its... read more

Reviewed 25 May 2015

M88057

Miami, Florida

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4.0 9 reviews

Excellent22%
Very good67%
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Jun 25, 2016

“A Step Back in Time”

Mar 17, 2016

“A Hidden Diamond”

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124 Union Ave, Peekskill, NY 10566-3429

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vjcg5

New York

22489

Reviewed 25 June 2016 via mobile

A Step Back in Time

Lots of interesting history with the house and its contents. It's a walk back in time at a real family set in an unpretentious manner.

1 Thank vjcg5

HerselfNY

Briarcliff Manor, New York

Reviewed 18 March 2016

A Hidden Diamond

As local museum's go, this is a sparkling clean, non-musty museum in a quaint Queen Anne style house. Exhibits interestingly display nostalgic Peekskill. Ephemera blends in with the well-kept, period decor. Lovely, gleaming, original hardwood floors. Staff and members are welcoming, informative, and well versed...More

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M88057

Miami, Florida

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Reviewed 25 May 2015

Peekskill Remembered

The best part of the museum is that it is located in a historic house that has been restored to its original look. It's a true house museum. You are in close proximity to all the items on display so you feel a part of...More

1 Thank M88057

Instead74

Commack, New York

15447

Reviewed 20 May 2015

Very interesting if you love Peekskill

Think only open for limited hours on weekend as volunteers tour you around in an old historic house. Floors of local history to Peekskill and naturally the valley,from the revolution to the civil war.

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MissHayward

Reviewed 27 November 2013 via mobile

Who Knew

Follow the Yellow Brick Road and Abraham Lincoln? Who knew that Peekskill had so much History? It was worth the stop!

5 Thank MissHayward

vjcg5

New York

22489

Reviewed 29 July 2013

Not too friendly....

This is a small local museum with a lot of local history enclosed. I was surprised that the curator was quite sarcastic and not at all kid friendly.

5 Thank vjcg5

SuburbanGourmond

Putnam Valley, NY

3312

Reviewed 17 April 2013

Very Interesting

A lot of Lincoln and Civil War memorabilia. It costs $5 for the tour. A great glimpse in to Peekskill's past.

2 Thank SuburbanGourmond

mytable42

new york

9431

Reviewed 11 October 2012

surprisingly interesting

We coupled this visit with a walking tour in Peekskill to see the home of Harriet Tubman. It was a great expereince. Felt like we were on a class trip. perfect for ages 10+

4 Thank mytable42

machita17

New Fairfield, Connecticut

4123

Reviewed 11 June 2012

a very interesting place

After visiting Kathleens Tea Room we went to visit this museum. We were pleasantly surprised. it is full of interesting items. The guide was excellent gave a lot of history about the area and the contents of the museum. We spend a couple of hours...More

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