Hudson River Museum

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.

09/03/2026

Will we see you at Free First Fridays: Mariachi Music and Dance tomorrow, September 4, 5–8pm? It’s going to be a great night!

Dance the night away with Gerardo Mariachi Citlalli, one of the most successful mariachi bands in New York, as dancers perform selections from the Indigenous celebrations for which mariachi was named. Two performances at 6 and 7pm in the .

As always, you can also explore our current exhibitions and get creative in a bilingual sketching workshop with Carolina Amarillo. Food and drink will be available for purchase, including delicious Mexican street-food favorites from Antojitos Poblanos Garcia.

We hope to see you there!

Generous support provided by Art Bridges Foundation’s Access for All program.

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Please note! This Wednesday through Friday we are offering pay-as-you-wish general admission when purchased in person. Y...
09/02/2026

Please note! This Wednesday through Friday we are offering pay-as-you-wish general admission when purchased in person.

You are invited to visit the HRM to explore our galleries, relax in our courtyard, and more, for whatever price you wish to donate.

Museum hours: Wednesday–Friday, 12–5pm.

Learn about our current exhibitions, including , , and , at hrm.org/exhibitions

09/01/2026

Calling all creatives, crafters, or anyone who likes working with their hands! You’re invited to help Borinquen Gallo create her site-specific installation “Jungle Bliss” on Wednesdays and Fridays from 12–3pm, through September 11.

Meet the artist and learn about her creative process, and help transform the gallery into an immersive installation examining the entanglement of consumer waste and natural ecosystems, using repurposed materials such as netting, caution tape, and plastic bags.

will open to the public on September 18!

Learn more at hrm.org/events/artist-at-work-borinquen-gallo

Support provided by Art Bridges Foundation

We are sad to say goodbye to two special exhibitions: “Black Cowboys in America: Photographs by Ron Tarver” and “Robert ...
08/30/2026

We are sad to say goodbye to two special exhibitions: “Black Cowboys in America: Photographs by Ron Tarver” and “Robert Peterson: Journeys,” which close today.

To celebrate, we’re looking back at photos from the opening reception in June. As Masha Turchinsky, Anita K. Hersh Director and CEO, stated:

“Through stunning photography and portraiture, these exhibitions illuminate the depth and diversity of Black life across geographies and generations of the United States. They underscore the Hudson River Museum’s commitment to elevating underrepresented voices and broadening the narratives that shape our understanding of American art and culture. We have been thrilled and honored to share the exquisite work of Ron Tarver and Robert Peterson with new audiences.”

There’s still time to experience these groundbreaking exhibitions today! Museum hours: 11am–5pm

Learn more at hrm.org/exhibitions



Lead sponsorship for these exhibitions was provided by DeWayne N. Phillips and Caroline A. Wamsler, PhD.

Support for “Robert Peterson: Journeys” is generously provided by Art Bridges

These exhibitions are sponsored by Adam L. Bresnick and Ángel Martínez Roger, Peter French, Nicholas C. Pierce and Donna Peterson, and Elizabeth Wedemeyer and John Gunther-Mohr. Additional sponsorship provided by Clare Bell, Cheryl Calegari, and Brian Dore.

Support provided by New York State Senator Andrea Stewart-Cousins, President Pro Tempore and Majority Leader.

Exhibitions are made possible in part by assistance provided by the Westchester County Government and the The City of Yonkers

Photos by Jason Green.

“As an African American, I feel it’s important to create works that reflect who I am, who my people are. My work capture...
08/29/2026

“As an African American, I feel it’s important to create works that reflect who I am, who my people are. My work captures people and time and allows them to live forever.” —Robert Peterson

Tomorrow is the LAST DAY to experience monumental portraits that are luminous love letters to contemporary Black life in “Robert Peterson: Journeys.”

In this painting, Robert Peterson pays homage to his loving relationship with his younger brother. He captures a moment that epitomizes the mentoring of the big brother, who is standing next to the car, his legacy, and the admiration and appreciation of the little brother, seated on the hood of the vehicle.

Peterson posed his models, a friend and the son of a former co-worker, with a 1966 Mustang GT that Peterson purchased as a gift for his wife.

Learn more at hrm.org/journeys

Lead sponsorship for this exhibition is provided by DeWayne N. Phillips and Caroline A. Wamsler, PhD.

Support for the exhibition is generously provided by Art Bridges

This exhibition is sponsored by Adam L. Bresnick and Ángel Martínez Roger, Peter French, Nicholas C. Pierce and Donna Peterson, and Elizabeth Wedemeyer and John Gunther-Mohr. Additional sponsorship provided by Clare Bell, Cheryl Calegari, and Brian Dore.

Support provided by New York State Senator Andrea Stewart-Cousins, President Pro Tempore and Majority Leader.

Exhibitions are made possible in part by assistance provided by the Westchester County Government and the The City of Yonkers



Image: Robert Peterson (b. 1981). “Legacy,” 2023. Oil and glitter on canvas. Private collection.

Earlier this month, Visitor Services Assistant Rowan Tucker, was presented with the DAR Excellence in Historic Preservat...
08/28/2026

Earlier this month, Visitor Services Assistant Rowan Tucker, was presented with the DAR Excellence in Historic Preservation Award from Polly Cooper Chapter of the National Society Daughters of the American Revolution (NSDAR). This award recognizes individuals and organizations that have made significant contributions to preserving and promoting local history.

Rowan, who is known for his engaging tours of Glenview historic home, was selected in recognition of his exceptional dedication, historical knowledge, and years of service at the Hudson River Museum.

Please join us in congratulating Rowan on this achievement!

What are you doing this weekend? Here’s an idea! Come to “Black Cowboys in America: Photographs by Ron Tarver” before it...
08/28/2026

What are you doing this weekend? Here’s an idea! Come to “Black Cowboys in America: Photographs by Ron Tarver” before it closes this Sunday, August 30!

In the early 1990s, Pulitzer Prize-winning photographer Ron Tarver, then a photojournalist for Philadelphia Inquirer, set out to document the rich visual narrative of Black cowboy life.

This photograph shows the Multicultural Western Heritage Trail Ride, which was a 120-mile Texas event that took place in the mid-1990s and honored the diverse history of the American West—specifically the contributions of Black, Hispanic, and Native American cowboys and soldiers.

Learn more at hrm.org/black-cowboys

Museum hours: Wednesday–Friday, 12–5pm, and Saturday & Sunday, 11am–5pm.

Lead sponsorship for this exhibition is provided by DeWayne N. Phillips and Caroline A. Wamsler, PhD.

This exhibition is sponsored by Adam L. Bresnick and Ángel Martínez Roger, Peter French, Nicholas C. Pierce and Donna Peterson, and Elizabeth Wedemeyer and John Gunther-Mohr.
Additional sponsorship provided by Clare Bell, Cheryl Calegari, and Brian Dore.

Support provided by New York State Senator Andrea Stewart-Cousins, President Pro Tempore and Majority Leader.

Exhibitions are made possible in part by assistance provided by the Westchester County Government and the The City of Yonkers.



Image: Ron Tarver (b. 1957). “Texas Trail Ride (Multicultural Western Heritage Trail, Brackettville to San Antonio, TX),” 1994. Pigment ink print. Courtesy of Ron Tarver.

“Robert Peterson: Journeys” closes this Sunday, and trust us—there are some works in this exhibition you just HAVE to se...
08/28/2026

“Robert Peterson: Journeys” closes this Sunday, and trust us—there are some works in this exhibition you just HAVE to see in person. The background of this painting, titled “Two Sisters” is covered in diamond dust, creating a dazzling effect that can’t be replicated in a photo.

Robert Peterson created this painting to express the bonds between women he has observed and admired. From his grandmother to his wife, feminine strength and care have been paramount in Peterson’s life. He commissioned his friend and frequent model Cinco to travel to Los Angeles and photograph these models, choosing this embrace from the session’s images.

Learn more at hrm.org/journeys

Lead sponsorship for this exhibition is provided by DeWayne N. Phillips and Caroline A. Wamsler, PhD.

Support for the exhibition is generously provided by Art Bridges Foundation.

This exhibition is sponsored by Adam L. Bresnick and Ángel Martínez Roger, Peter French, Nicholas C. Pierce and Donna Peterson, and Elizabeth Wedemeyer and John Gunther-Mohr. Additional sponsorship provided by Clare Bell, Cheryl Calegari, and Brian Dore.

Support provided by New York State Senator Andrea Stewart-Cousins, President Pro Tempore and Majority Leader.

Exhibitions are made possible in part by assistance provided by the Westchester County Government and the City of Yonkers



Image: Robert Peterson (b. 1981). “Two Sisters,” 2025. Oil and diamond dust on canvas. Courtesy of Albertz Benda.

08/27/2026

The is full of interesting antique books, but some of the titles are a little quirkier than others. Join Marketing Assistant Kathryn Jagelka as she ranks some of our favorite Victorian book titles, from Tramps Abroad and British Seaweeds to Wimples and Crisping Pins! Huh?

Note: The thoughts and opinions expressed by these book titles do not reflect the views of the Hudson River Museum. We don’t think it actually pays to smoke!

Our Gilded Age historic home, , is currently closed for a restoration project, but you can still explore the house using our guide on Bloomberg Connects. Learn more and access this free guide at the link in bio.

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There are only 4 days left to see “Black Cowboys in America: Photographs by Ron Tarver” before it closes this Sunday. I...
08/27/2026

There are only 4 days left to see “Black Cowboys in America: Photographs by Ron Tarver” before it closes this Sunday.

In this photograph, titled “Dave’s Last Ride (Beaumont, TX),” Ron Tarver commemorates longtime cowboy Dave Cormier, who had become a close friend. Dave had cancer in his knee but continued to ride despite the pain. Captured in the split second after the rain ended, with the rainbow offering hope for the future, Dave was in his element.

This photograph is just one of 40 works on view by Pulitzer Prize-winning photographer Ron Tarver that illuminate Black cowboy life on ranches, at rodeos, and in urban streetscapes.

Learn more at hrm.org/black-cowboys

Lead sponsorship for this exhibition is provided by DeWayne N. Phillips and Caroline A. Wamsler, PhD.

This exhibition is sponsored by Adam L. Bresnick and Ángel Martínez Roger, Peter French, Nicholas C. Pierce and Donna Peterson, and Elizabeth Wedemeyer and John Gunther-Mohr.

Additional sponsorship provided by Clare Bell, Cheryl Calegari, and Brian Dore.

Support provided by New York State Senator Andrea Stewart-Cousins, President Pro Tempore and Majority Leader.

Exhibitions are made possible in part by assistance provided by the Westchester County Government and the The City of Yonkers.



Image: Ron Tarver (b. 1957). “Dave’s Last Ride (Beaumont, TX),” 1994. Pigment ink print. Courtesy of Ron Tarver.

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