Hours

The museum is open for the 2024 season.

Wednesday through Sunday
12 pm – 4 pm  

Please note the museum’s hours/closing schedule for select days in October & November: 

Sunday, November 17, closed.
Wednesday, November 20th, closed.
Friday, November 22nd, closed.
Sunday, November 24th, closed.
Thursday, November 28th through Monday, December 2nd, closed.

The museum’s last day for the season will be Sunday, December 15th.

If you’d like to schedule a research visit, please email info@putnamhistorymuseum.org or call 845-265-4010.

info@putnamhistorymuseum.org
63 Chestnut Street, Cold Spring, NY 10516
Telephone: (845) 265-4010

Frequently Asked Questions

  • Is the Research Library open?
    The Library is open by appointment only. To make an appointment, please email library@putnamhistorymuseum.org.
  • Is the museum fully accessible for my visit?
    The Putnam History Museum is ADA-accessible for visitors.
  • May I shop in the Museum Shop?
    Yes! The Museum Shop is open.
  • May I volunteer for the Museum during this time?
    The Putnam History Museum is happy to discuss volunteer positions with you. Please email Cassie Ward, Executive Director at director@putnamhistorymuseum.org to learn about our current on-site and remote volunteer opportunities.

Frequently Asked Questions

  • Are any programs or events taking place?
    Email info@putnamhistorymuseum.org to sign-up for our mailing list to stay up-to-date on our virtual and hybrid lectures, programs, and outdoor socially-distant events.
  • Is the Research Library open?
    The Library is open by appointment only. To make an appointment, please email library@putnamhistorymuseum.org.
  • Is the museum fully accessible for my visit?
    The Putnam History Museum is ADA-accessible for visitors.
  • May I shop in the Museum Shop?
    Yes! The Museum Shop is open.
  • May I volunteer for the Museum during this time?
    The Putnam History Museum is happy to discuss volunteer positions with you. Please email Cassie Ward, Executive Director at director@putnamhistorymuseum.org to learn about our current on-site and remote volunteer opportunities.