Hudson River Museum Elects Kate Buggeln to Its Board of Trustees
YONKERS, NY, March 4, 2025—The Hudson River Museum is pleased to announce that Kate Buggeln has joined its Board of Trustees following a unanimous vote at the February 6, 2025 board meeting. Her term will run through June 2028. With more than twenty years of experience serving on boards across both public and private companies, and working with non-profit organizations, Buggeln brings a wealth of expertise in business strategy, brand development, and digital engagement. Her career spans industries ranging from retail and manufacturing to the arts, making her uniquely positioned to contribute to the Museum’s goals and future growth.
“We are thrilled to welcome Kate Buggeln to our Board of Trustees,” said Thomas D’Auria, Chairman of the Hudson River Museum. “Kate’s leadership on the boards of world-class companies, as well as her significant experience in the arts with local institutions, provides an ideal blend of strategic insight and creative vision. Her passion for business and the arts will be invaluable as we continue to grow the HRM’s impact and reach.”
Kate Buggeln stated, “I am excited and inspired to join the Hudson River Museum’s Board of Trustees. For over 100 years, the Museum has been a cornerstone of artistic, scientific, and cultural life in the Hudson Valley, and I am honored to be part of its next chapter. I look forward to bringing my experience in brand development, digital engagement, and community building to help advance the HRM’s mission. The opportunity to help amplify its impact in the community and beyond is a privilege, and I take to heart the significant responsibility.”
Buggeln’s career has been marked by strategic leadership and a commitment to growth and innovation. A resident of Nyack, NY, she has served as a Board Director for notable companies such as Five Below, Noble Biomaterials, Ascena Retail Group, and The Vitamin Shoppe, where she served on and chaired committees, helping steer organizations through complex challenges. In addition to her business roles, Buggeln has a long-standing commitment to the arts, serving as an artist member of the Piermont Flywheel Gallery and supporting organizations like Bpeace, which fosters entrepreneurship in conflict-affected regions.
Kate Buggeln holds a BA in History from Fairleigh Dickinson University, where she graduated magna cum laude and was a member of the Phi Alpha Theta Honor Society. Her combination of creative vision, business acumen, and leadership experience will be instrumental in advancing the Museum’s vision and expanding its reach in the community.
Press contacts:
Jeana Wunderlich
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Samantha Hoover
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The Hudson River Museum is a preeminent cultural institution in Westchester County and the New York metropolitan area. The Museum is situated on the banks of the Hudson River in Yonkers, New York, with a mission to engage, inspire, and connect diverse communities through the power of the arts, sciences, and history.
The HRM offers engaging experiences for every age and interest, with an ever-evolving collection of American art and dynamic exhibitions that range from notable nineteenth-century paintings to contemporary art installations. The campus, which recently expanded to include a West Wing with exhibition galleries and sweeping views of the Hudson River, features Glenview, an 1877 house on the National Register of Historic Places; a state-of-the-art planetarium; an environmental teaching gallery; and an outdoor amphitheater. The Museum is dedicated to collecting, preserving, exhibiting, and interpreting these multidisciplinary offerings, which are complemented by an array of public programs that encourage creative expression, collaboration, and artistic and scientific discovery. The Museum is accredited by the American Association of Museums (AAM), an honor awarded to only 3% of museums nationwide.
Hours and Admission: The Hudson River Museum is open to the public Wednesday–Friday, from 12–5pm, and Saturday–Sunday, from 11am–5pm. On Free First Fridays, the Museum is open and free of charge on the first Friday of the month, from 5–8pm. Learn more and purchase tickets at hrm.org/visit.
General Admission: Adults $13; Youth (3–18) $8; Seniors (65+) $9; Students (with valid ID) $9; Veterans $9; Children (under 3) FREE; Members FREE; Museums for All* $2, *SNAP/EBT card with photo ID (up to 4 people). Planetarium tickets: Adults $7; Youth (3–18) $5; Seniors (65+) $6; Students (with valid ID) $6; Veterans $6; Children (under 3) Free. Glenview tours: Adults $7; Youth (3–18) $5; Seniors (65+) $6; Students (with valid ID) $6; Veterans $6; Children (under 3) Free. The Museum is accessible by Metro-North (Hudson Line—Yonkers and Glenview stations), by Bee-Line Bus Route #1, by car, and by bike. If you plan on taking Metro-North Railroad to Glenwood Station and want to leave your car behind, you can save on discounted round-trip rail fare and discounted admission by getting an MTA Away package. Learn more here.
