The Dr. Best House & Medical Museum

The Dr. Best House & Medical Museum Built in 1884 and home to 2 generations of doctors, this authentic collection is magnificently overwhelming! A 1920s time capsule.
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Stuffed with family owned items; bottles, stocked pantry, medical office and more! Completely unique and unforgettable! As if awaiting the return of Dr. Best from a house call on his horse-drawn carriage, this home and medical office captures the elegance of a bygone era. Serving as a doctor's office in a quintessential, rural American community from 1884 -1991, the museum echoes the progression o

f a quickly-changing young country. Civil War, WWII and Rotary artifacts reflect the heart of this family. The expansive collection is unparalleled in the Country as the items were all owned, used and loved by the Best family with hundreds of bottles, automotive memorabilia, carriages, clothing, quilts, stocked kitchen and avant-garde medical equipment all waiting to be explored. This is truly an adventure for all!

08/28/2026

Today is Dr. Christopher Best‘s birthday so this is incredibly coincidental timing. If you want to experience the museum in all her glory we have a medium performing a gallery reading in the museum on Saturday, 8/29 at 4:30 PM
DETAILS:
Saturday, August 29, 2026, 4:30-7pm at
Melissa Neely, International Celtic Medium, joins us for a gallery style event (all attendees receive a reading) at The Dr. Best House & Medical Museum
1568 Clauverwie Rd, Middleburgh, NY
“Im excited for this event! I truly love this special place and the wonderful friends I've made here. Part of the proceeds are for the museum, in memory of my dear friend Paul A. Supley.
TICKETS: https://beeandbriar.ticketspice.com/sacred-threads-a-soiree-of-messages for tickets.”

Each year Barber’s Farm graciously donates beautiful plants to the museum. We really couldn’t do what we do without the ...
08/26/2026

Each year Barber’s Farm graciously donates beautiful plants to the museum. We really couldn’t do what we do without the support of our community.

With heartfelt thanks to the Barber family,
The Dr Best Museum Team
Check out their FB page:
https://www.facebook.com/share/19En7bmBMu/?mibextid=wwXIfr

08/25/2026

4th Friday 8/28 Featured Festivities!!!
We are pulling out all the stops and planning the biggest 4th Friday of 2026!!!

We’re still putting this year‘s details together, but save the date for October 24 when we have our big fundraiser to be...
08/20/2026

We’re still putting this year‘s details together, but save the date for October 24 when we have our big fundraiser to benefit The Dr. Best House & Medical Museum, Mayhem in Middleburgh.
🎃 Interested in helping out with setup or scare acting the night of the event? Reach out to [email protected] and she will hook you up! 🎃

08/18/2026

The final 4th Friday of 2026 is upon us.
Fri, Aug 28, 5:30-8:30
We’re going out with a big bang!
7:30- We have the cruise-in $250 GRAND PRIZE DRAWING sponsored by the Bank of Richmondville with door prizes sponsored by Betty Wayman!
The Cheddar Gobblin’ will be serving ooey gooey grilled cheese.
DJ MTECH’s Len McGeary playing tunes!
6:30-7:30 Hilltown Hags performances
7:30 Lineup for the Hags sidewalk parade to The Wandering Mystik. Costumes encouraged.
Games and Prizes sponsored by Middleburgh Hardware
Gallaghers Sweets selling their phenomenal sweet treats
Upstate Sip Lab  with liquid lab concoctions that satisfy the tummy! 
Thank you to the marvelous Matthew Coltrain for his continued support sharing his vehicles at our cruise-ins and pitching in to help park cars when we’re short on volunteers. And he always does it with a smile! 
For questions or information regarding offerings at the Dr Best Museum contact [email protected]

MABA, NY- Middleburgh Area Business Association is coordinating the vendors and special features in the village. You can reach out to their page or contact [email protected]. 

***Mum Sale*** Sept 12&19, 10am We will be on the front steps of the Middleburgh Library located at 323 Main St., Middle...
08/17/2026

***Mum Sale*** Sept 12&19, 10am
We will be on the front steps of the Middleburgh Library located at 323 Main St., Middleburgh
8” mums $10 each
Fundraising event to benefit the Dr Best Museum.

Melissa Neely, International Celtic Medium Readings Saturday, August 29, 2026, 4:30-7pm at The Dr. Best House & Medical ...
08/15/2026

Melissa Neely, International Celtic Medium Readings
Saturday, August 29, 2026, 4:30-7pm at
The Dr. Best House & Medical Museum
1568 Clauverwie Rd, Middleburgh, NY
“Im excited for this event! I truly love this special place and the wonderful friends I've made here. Part of the proceeds are for the museum, in memory of my dear friend Paul A. Supley.
Visit https://beeandbriar.ticketspice.com/sacred-threads-a-soiree-of-messages for tickets.”

08/11/2026

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1568 Clauverwie
Middleburgh, NY
12122

Opening Hours

1pm - 4pm

Telephone

+15188277200

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