Hart Cluett Museum
Hart Cluett Museum
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The Hart Cluett Museum, operated by Historic Rensselaer County, is a dynamic not-for-profit established in 1927 to connect local history & heritage with contemporary life. Situated in Troy, New York's picturesque downtown Second Street Historic District, our 5 galleries & programs are located in two adjacent 19th-century townhouses and a carriage house. Our furnished house museum is the architecturally significant 1827 marble Hart-Cluett House while our Carr Building showcases fun exhibits, outstanding archives, and a research library. Throughout three seasons we offer Walking Tours and Hidden History Tours. Our renowned four-day-long annual Holiday Greens Show opens Thursday at noon one week after Thanksgiving. Enjoy holiday magic in the Hart-Cluett House Museum decorated in live greens, fragrant garland, and fresh flowers. Troy's widely popular Victorian Stroll grew with the beloved tradition that is the Holiday Green's Show.
Duration: 1-2 hours
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napngs
Albany, NY353 contributions
Dec 2019
This museum is the home of the Rensselaer County Historical Society and it is one of the hosts of Troy's annual Victorian Stroll. The Hart & Cluett families were early wealthy Troy families and owned banks, mills (collars & cuffs hence Troy's nickname The Collar City), sponsored Emma Willard School & RPI College. You can tour the entire house on three floors. At Christmas time the house is splendidly decorated to reflect the 1800s. This day is also a major fund raising event for the museum. Many volunteers are available throughout to answer any visitor's questions. Also is the home of many of Troy's historical artifacts. A must for history buffs. Also they offer educational experiences for school children.
Written 3 January 2020
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Robin L
Adams, MA197 contributions
Aug 2020 • Couples
A small but very nice museum with local historical exhibits, including on types of work and industry in the area, and my favorite a room dedicated to Uncle Sam. Uncle Sam Wilson of Troy was the inspiration for the Uncle Sam that we have today to represent the US. A very nice way to spend an hour.
Written 16 August 2020
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Elijah P
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Jul 2018 • Business
Fantastic stay, wonderful breakfast, cleaning service was amazing, friendly staff and 100% professionalism through and through!
Written 15 July 2018
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We are sorry, but you've apparently reviewed the wrong business! We are the Rensselaer County Historical Society, (we also have galleries, a research library, and The Hart-Cluett Historic House Museum). Please remove this review when you have the chance. Thank you.
Written 19 July 2018
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Brunswick36 contributions
Apr 2016 • Couples
The Historical Society displays were very interesting and gave us information on the history of the county as well as what is going on in the county.
Written 28 June 2016
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195carld
Troy, NY11 contributions
Dec 2017
Troy has an annual Victorian Stroll at Holiday time. I have been the this Historical Society several times for that and toured the house. It's a great snapshot of the history of not only the house, family but also includes a glimpse of a manufacturing families life style of the time including some mystery of the city itself.
Written 28 August 2018
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We are happy to know that you enjoyed your visits to The Holiday Greens Show here at RCHS! This year again the Hart-Cluett Historic House Museum will be lavishly decked out in lush holiday greens and fresh flowers. We hope you will return again this year Nov. 29th thru Dec 2nd. Please also consider visiting our five galleries which are open nearly year-round; no need to wait for the winter holidays.
Written 29 August 2018
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prabharao
Mumbai, India82 contributions
Nov 2017
Our son who lives in Troy took us to the Historical Society. We like it. Gives a sense of American history (including Uncle Sam from Troy) . what we found most interesting were the old radiators (used for heating in the early 20th. century). They were crafted beautifully with different forms & shapes. Some old stoves & ovens were interesting too. There was an old carriage ( not in great shape) which belonged to a rich family of Troy. Do visit this place. It is located in a quiet lane and is recommended for all. Though young kids are not likely to enjoy it.
Written 31 March 2018
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Thank you for this thoughtful review!
Written 22 May 2018
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smartcookie1916
Cohoes, NY309 contributions
Aug 2013 • Family
RCHS is housed in the Hart-Cluett Mansion. Their greens show at Christmas time is spectacular! It is held the weekend of Troy's Victorian Stroll. Well worth a visit.
Written 7 August 2013
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janetB9339ZU
Troy, NY14 contributions
Dec 2018
The annual holiday greens show is a must see, especially if you are there for The Victorian Stroll. The exhibits are special!
Written 4 September 2019
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Thanks, JanetB! We hope you also visit us in other seasons to see our changing exhibits in 5 galleries & for our monthly 2nd Saturday tours of the historic Hart-Cluett House.
Written 5 September 2019
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Janet D
Troy, NY251 contributions
Dec 2018 • Family
The annual greens show is always fabulous in early December - and the archival materials for genealogists is unparalleled. The staff is friendly and knowledgable. Always closed for the month of January so keep that in mind!
Written 11 January 2019
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Janet D. - Happy to read you enjoy the beautiful Annual Holiday Greens Show and our research offerings. Please consider joining us to also visit our 5 gallerias and perhaps for our new First Thursday History Talks starting Feb 7th, 2019.
Written 15 January 2019
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Nancy F
Troy, NY10 contributions
Dec 2016 • Family
Bring the grandchildren here for a delightful visit and see how the Historical Society decorated a Christmas tree each year. Absolutely breathtaking and very different each year. Besides the tree mostly the whole inside was also decorated and it was gorgeous
Written 29 May 2017
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Nancy F.
Great to hear you and your grandchildren enjoyed your visit here! Our many Van Rensselaer Garden Club volunteers and RCHS staff will be pleased to know their work was a joy to both generations. Each year there is a different theme and each season new exhibits in the galleries so you are correct, there is much more than a spectacular tree. Thanks for taking the time to share your thoughts.
Written 31 May 2017
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RCHS Hours & Admission:
Exhibit Galleries
Open Feb 1 - Dec 22
12pm-5pm | Thursdays - Saturdays
Adults | $8
Seniors (62+) | $7
Students (13-18) | $7 with valid I.D.
Children (6-12) | $5
Members | Free
Museum House Tours
Held March-November
2pm | 2nd Saturday of each Month and by Special Appointment
Adults | $10
5 & Under | Free
Combo (Galleries & House Tour)
Adults | $15
For private and group tours,
call 518-272-7232
Research Library
12pm-5pm | Thursdays - Saturdays Late Hours 5pm-8 pm
Thursdays
Adults | $8
Seniors (62+) | $7
Members | Free
Students | Free with valid I.D.
RCHS is proud to be a Blue Star Museum. Military personnel, including National Guard and Reserve, plus their immediate family members receive free gallery admission to RCHS from Memorial Day through Labor Day. Proper ID required please.
We hope this helps!
Written 22 May 2018
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