Currents

…and new miniature decorations in Nybylwyck Hall Dollhouse. Each room is defined by a specific color scheme—the Parlor, for example, will feature teal, royal blue, and chartreuse hues that play…

During a time when infant mortality was high and doctors were unable to prevent the spread of disease, the act of mourning became a frequent and public affair—one that also spread to Glenview. A selection of the Museum’s collection of Victorian mourning items is on view through November 17.

…align with the historic style and period of Nybelwyck Hall, and help tell the drama-filled story of the Van Nybelwyck family who resides there. The exterior of the mansion is…

Junior Docent Program Alumna Kathleen Leite, Class of 2019, writes a heartfelt letter to potential and future Junior Docents.

This morning, two astronauts donned spacesuits and stepped outside the International Space Station to make repairs. While the task was routine, the participants were not; this was the first time both astronauts on a spacewalk were women. Planetarium Manager Marc Taylor reflects on this historic moment.

On Sunday, September 29, we were thrilled and honored to welcome António Guterres, Secretary-General of the United Nations, to the HRM. We at the Museum find great inspiration in his tireless dedication to confronting climate change, advancing gender and educational equity, and promoting social justice around the globe.

It’s Climate Week NYC and hundreds of political leaders, activists, and representatives of various nations have gathered at the UN to address climate change. It’s also FridaysForFuture, and millions are again marching in a climate strike around the world. At the HRM, we visualized climate change over time by printing out an illustration by Randall Munroe of XKCD.

Masha Turchinsky, Director, and Thomas A. D’Auria, Chair, Board of Trustees, announce exciting improvements coming to the Hudson River Museum, thanks to support from the Westchester County Board of Legislators, the City of Yonkers, and New York State.

A selection of works by participants in our special public programs series led by professional artists.

Hudson River Museum Senior Attendant Guard Kenya Reece was recently interviewed at the Museum for Greyston Bakery’s PathMakers In Action series.