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Hudson River Museum The museum is open to the public. Explore American art from 19th c–today and our Planetarium
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The Hudson River Museum is the largest cultural institution in Westchester County and a multidisciplinary complex that draws its identity from its site on the banks of the Hudson River, seeking to broaden the cultural horizons of all its visitors. The Museum collections focus on 19th-century through contemporary American Art; Glenview, an 1876 house on the National Register of Historic Places; Hud

son Riverama, an environmental teaching gallery; a state-of-the-art, 120-seat planetarium, and a 400-seat outdoor amphitheater. It presents exhibitions, programs, teaching initiatives, research, collection, preservation, and conservation – a wide range of activities that interpret its collections, interests and communities.

As we approach the close of our fiscal year, we’re proud of all that has been accomplished at the Hudson River Museum. E...
06/18/2026

As we approach the close of our fiscal year, we’re proud of all that has been accomplished at the Hudson River Museum. Every exhibition, every educational program, every meaningful encounter is part of our broader impact, made possible by supporters like YOU.

Today, we’re reaching out for your help. Please make a gift to our Annual Fund today in any amount that is meaningful to you. Plus, now through June 30, every gift will be matched dollar for dollar up to $100,000 through the J. Yohannan Challenge Fund Grant!

Your donation will allow the HRM to sustain the high-quality exhibitions, programs, and experiences that you love and help us build the foundation for the visionary projects that will shape tomorrow.

Donate today at hrm.org/annual-fund

Thank you for your support!

Thanks to everyone who came out for the opening of “Teens Seen: Art Showcase” on Sunday! We were thrilled to celebrate e...
06/17/2026

Thanks to everyone who came out for the opening of “Teens Seen: Art Showcase” on Sunday!

We were thrilled to celebrate exceptional work by more than 80 talented teen artists hailing from 16 high schools across Westchester county. We were honored to be joined by many of the teen’s families, as well as art teachers and school administrators.

And, a special shout-out to our Junior Docents at the Hudson River Museum who assisted with the installation and development of the exhibition!

See more photos from the opening reception at hrm.org/special-events/teens-seen-art-showcase-opening-reception

“Teens Seen: Art Showcase” is on view through October 4, 2026.

This exhibition is supported in part by a generous gift from the Anita K. Hersh Philanthropic Fund and 2025 Bridgemaker Prize awarded to the Hudson River Museum from the Art Bridges Foundation



Photos by Jason Green

Celebrate at the HRM with an interactive storytelling performance on Saturday, June 20, 2pm.Join us for African Affirm...
06/17/2026

Celebrate at the HRM with an interactive storytelling performance on Saturday, June 20, 2pm.

Join us for African Affirmations: Storytelling for Juneteenth featuring Subomi Macaulay, “The African Storyteller.” She will lead you in affirmations and a libation honoring ancestors, and guide you through stories that connect African heritage to the meaning of Juneteenth.

This program highlights resilience, cultural continuity, and community, while sharing stories that inspire and teach. You’re invited to respond, reflect, and engage as in a traditional village setting.

This event is free with general admission. Learn more at hrm.org/events/african-affirmations-storytelling-for-juneteenth

Did you know… June 15 is Hudson River Museum Day! This special holiday was decreed in 2023 by Mayor Mike Spano and the T...
06/15/2026

Did you know… June 15 is Hudson River Museum Day! This special holiday was decreed in 2023 by Mayor Mike Spano and the The City of Yonkers after the ribbon cutting ceremony for the grand opening of the .

It’s been another amazing year of outstanding exhibitions in the West Wing. Let’s look back at the wide range of artwork we presented over the last year in these galleries.

Smoke in Our Hair: Native Memory and Unsettled Time (A The New York Times “Critic’s Pick”!)
DRAW: Heat
Throwing Shade on Extreme Heat: Designing Shade Structures for Yonkers
Modern Women / Modern Vision: Photographs from the Bank of America Collection
Horizons: Paintings by Janet Langsam
Robert Peterson: Journeys
Black Cowboys in America: Photographs by Ron Tarver

Which was your favorite? Let us know in the comments!



Installation photographs by Steven Paneccasio, Paul Rho, and Jeana Wunderlich

says Knicks in 5! 💙🧡💙🧡💙To celebrate Game 5 of the Finals tonight, wore Knicks colors and gear to hype up the New Y...
06/13/2026

says Knicks in 5! 💙🧡💙🧡💙

To celebrate Game 5 of the Finals tonight, wore Knicks colors and gear to hype up the New York Knicks before the game! They will take on the San Antonio Spurs in San Antonio, and we’ll be rooting for them from !

Don’t miss the game tonight, as the Knicks have the opportunity to take home the Championship for the first time in over 50 years! GO KNICKS!

We’re so excited to participate in the annual Yonkers Pride celebration! The festival is today, Saturday, June 13, 1–7p...
06/13/2026

We’re so excited to participate in the annual Yonkers Pride celebration! The festival is today, Saturday, June 13, 1–7pm in downtown !

Be sure to stop by HRM’s table on Main Street and say hi to our staff and Junior Docents at the Hudson River Museum. We’ll have a fun button-making activity so you can show off your Pride all day, and giveaways for all ages.

For all events and vendors, go to yonkerspride.org.

Yonkers Downtown/Waterfront BID The City of Yonkers

The New York Knicks play Game 5 of the NBA Finals tomorrow night! If they win, they will take home the championship fo...
06/12/2026

The New York Knicks play Game 5 of the NBA Finals tomorrow night! If they win, they will take home the championship for the first time since 1973!

’s resident Knicks superfans Director & CEO Masha Turchinsky and Todd Jones, Assistant Director, Facilities and Operations, wore their finest Knicks swag and posed in front of Titus Kaphar’s ode to basketball on view in .

Todd wore a very special jersey for the occasion, signed by Walter "Clyde" Frazier! A Knicks legend, he led the team to their only two championships.

GO KNICKS! 🧡🩵



Images: Todd Jones and Masha Turchinsky with Titus Kaphar (American, b. 1976). “Ascension VI,” 2024. Oil on canvas on panel with brass nails, 108 1/4 × 78 × 3 inches. Art Bridges.

06/12/2026

“Teens Seen: Art Showcase” opens today, Friday, June 12! The gallery has been transformed into a creative and interactive space where young artists and visitors can truly be seen.

Come see exceptional artworks , highlighting the complexity and diversity of teen experiences created by more than 80 students from 16 high schools throughout Westchester County. Chosen by art teachers, the wide range of work across diverse media showcases the talent of more than 80 students, as well as the importance of high school art programs.

Participating schools: Bronxville High School, Eastchester High School, German International School New York, Hackley School, Harrison High School, Hastings-on-Hudson High School, John Jay High School, Kennedy Catholic Preparatory School, Maria Regina High School, The Masters School, Pleasantville High School, Riverside High School, Robert Halmi Sr. Academy of Film and Television, Roosevelt High School, Saunders Trades and Technical High School, and Yonkers High School.

This exhibition is supported in part by a generous gift from the Anita K. Hersh Philanthropic Fund and 2025 Bridgemaker Prize awarded to the Hudson River Museum from the Art Bridges Foundation.

Learn more at hrm.org/exhibitions/teens-seen

HRM Junior Docents

Bronxville School Eastchester UFSD 🦅 German International School NY Hackley School Harrison Central School District Hastings-on-Hudson UFSD Katonah-Lewisboro School District KCPS & SMA Maria Regina High School The Masters School pleasantvillenyschools Yonkers Public Schools

Last night, the New York Knicks pulled off the biggest comeback in NBA Finals history against the San Antonio Spurs! It’...
06/11/2026

Last night, the New York Knicks pulled off the biggest comeback in NBA Finals history against the San Antonio Spurs! It’s so exciting, even our mannequins are getting into the team spirit!

Our bride in donned a Knick’s cap, completing their intricate wedding dress with some sporty apparel. Meanwhile in , a riding habit, originally meant for ladies on horseback, is taking to the basketball court!

Note: This was approved (and even suggested by!) HRM’s Registrar and Collection Manager, no period costumes were harmed in the making of these photos! 😉

Who’s excited for Game 5 on Saturday?! GO Knicks!



Image: 1. Mmes Kerteux Sœurs, 14, Rue Taitbout, Paris. “Wedding Dress,” 1879. Worn by Mrs. E. H. Harriman (Mary Williamson Averell, 1851–1932). Gift of the Museum of the City of New York, 1958, 58.33.1. 2. J. B. Höhne, London, England. “Riding Habit,” 1889. Wool. Collection of the Hudson River Museum. Gift of Dr. and Mrs. Thomas Spurr Morse, 1988 (88.5.2).

Congratulations to the Junior Docents at the Hudson River Museum Class of 2026! This year’s graduating Junior Docents ar...
06/11/2026

Congratulations to the Junior Docents at the Hudson River Museum Class of 2026!

This year’s graduating Junior Docents are moving on to an impressive roster of colleges and universities: Stony Brook University, University of Mount Saint Vincent, Manhattan University, Lehigh University, Georgetown University, Tufts University, Binghamton University, University of Connecticut, The City College of New York, Iona University, University of Pennsylvania, University at Buffalo, and the University of Southern California.

We are so proud of them and all they have achieved. Please join us in congratulating them on their accomplishments and wishing them luck on their next adventure!

The Junior Docent Program is a nationally-recognized model for teen programming. Students from Yonkers Public Schools are in the program for a full 4 years, learning about art, science, and history while strengthening skills in communication, critical thinking, and leadership.

Learn more about the Junior Docent Program at hrm.org/junior-docent-program

The Program is generously sponsored, in part, by the NYS Senator Andrea Stewart-Cousins President Pro Tempore and Majority Leader; Westchester County Youth Bureau; Lorraine O’Brien Foundation, Inc.; County of Westchester; City of Yonkers, Department of Planning and Development, through a Community Development Block Grant; St. Faith’s House Foundation; MGM Resorts Foundation, and NewYork-Presbyterian Westchester.

Individual support is also critical to the success of this program. Thanks to Brian Dore, Marion Greenup, Samantha Merton and Brett Humphreys, Christina O’Neill, Henry and Nancy Schacht, and the Underwood Family for their gifts.

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Saturday 12pm - 5pm
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