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Hanford Mills Museum

Name: Hanford Mills Museum
Address: 51 County Highway 12, East Meredith, NY, 13757, US
Telephone: +16072785744
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Hanford Mills Museum

Dynamic museum operating a historic water-powered sawmill, gristmill, and woodworking shop. Open Wednesdays-Sundays, mid-May through mid-October.

Hanford Mills Museum, listed on the National Register of Historic Places, is one of only a handful of operating water- and steam-powered mills in the country. The 70-acre historic site, nestled in the northwestern Catskills, features guided tours; waterwheel demonstrations; sawmill and vintage woodworking machines; the John Hanford Farmhouse (which recreates home life in the 1920s), and other hist

oric buildings. Special events and workshops held throughout the season. See events tab or website for schedule. Kids 12 and under receive free admission, as do Museum members. Adults & Teens, $9; Seniors and AAA members $7. Military, $4:50. As a Blue Star Museum, Hanford Mills offers active duty military and their families free admission May 18 -Labor Day.

06/18/2026

We are excited to bring back the frog jumping contest to our Fourth of July Celebration this year! So what exactly is a frog jumping contest? Catch a frog and bring it out to the mill (be careful to keep it cool and wet on its journey). Frogs get three jumps from a central spot in the ring. The winner is the frog that goes the farthest after its three jumps!

We hope you can join us for this and many other fun activities on the Fourth of July. The event runs from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. with admission by donation.

06/16/2026

Explore More! Partner Feature - NY Power Authority Visitors Center & Lansing Manor
Located at 1378 State Route 30 in North Blenheim, NY, the NY Power Authority Visitors Center provides the history of power and power of history! Interactive STEAM science exhibits offer “charged-up” fun for everyone! The Lansing Manor historic house museum is just a short walk from the visitor center and showcases 19th century life. Open year round. Free events, admission and parking.
Website: https://www.nypa.gov/communities/visitors-centers/blenheim-gilboa-visitors-center
Hours: Visitors Center is open daily 10am- 5pm, closed some holidays. Lansing Manor is open May 1- December 30, 10am-5pm, closed some holidays.

Phone: 1-800-724-0309
Email: [email protected]
After your visit there, use the ExploreMore! Map at https://exploremore.hanfordmills.org to see what else is nearby and make it a day!

06/12/2026

We have had a busy spring, hosting field trips from schools across the region! These students from Roxbury Central School enjoyed learning about the mill through interactive activities and demonstrations of our waterwheel and machines.

06/09/2026

Explore More! Partner Feature: Barnyard Swing Family Fun Center
Located at 4604 State Highway 28 in Milford, NY, Barnyard Swing is a premier outdoor family fun center with a delightful 18-hole miniature golf course, a large water sluice for gem mining, build-a-buddy Teddy Bear Workshop, digital wall ball gaming center and a large Ice Creamery for all your favorite frozen and soft-serve treats. Go and spend time with family and friends at their beautiful, relaxing setting. For those 21 and over, you may enjoy a hard seltzer or a local craft beverage on tap from local craft brewers. Groups are welcome!
Website: https://barnyardswing.com/
Hours: Open Daily 10am to 9:30pm through Labor Day (Last tee-of is at 8:30pm)
Phone: 607-547-8330
Email: [email protected]
After your visit at Barnyard Swing, you can use the ExploreMore! Map at https://exploremore.hanfordmills.org to see what else is nearby! Make it a day.

06/06/2026

Our 2026 season is well underway! Come visit us this weekend and see our waterwheel and water-powered machinery in action! We are open from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday.

06/03/2026

We are hosting a Gravestone Cleaning Workshop with expert restoration specialist Kurt Reigel on Thursday, June 18 from 1-3 pm. Go to www.hanfordmills.org/events to register. Hanford Mills members receive a discount on workshop registration, so become a member today at https://www.hanfordmills.org/support/join/.

06/01/2026

Collaboration is the key to a stronger regional economy! Hanford Mills Museum launches our 6th year of connecting people with our local area assets for activities, provisions and local treasures through Explore More! Find details at https://exploremore.hanfordmills.org

05/30/2026

Thank you to everyone who came to our Waterwheel Celebration Day! Despite the rainy weather, it was a great event to kick off our 2026 season.

05/22/2026

Our Waterwheel Celebration Day is happening tomorrow, May 23! The event runs 10 a.m.-5 p.m. with ongoing demonstrations of our 100 year old waterwheel and woodworking machines.

A ribbon cutting ceremony will be happening at 1 p.m., followed by a free concert by the Small Town Big Band at 2 p.m.

Rain or shine, this will be an event you don't want to miss!

05/20/2026

Thank you to Lutz Feed in Oneonta for sponsoring our Waterwheel Celebration Day on Saturday, May 23! We appreciate your support!

Address

51 County Highway 12
East Meredith, NY
13757

Opening Hours

Wednesday	10am - 5pm
Thursday	10am - 5pm
Friday	10am - 5pm
Saturday	10am - 5pm
Sunday	10am - 5pm

Telephone

+16072785744

Website

http://www.hanfordmills.org/

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