The Farmers' Museum
A living history museum of rural 19th-century New York State, with an old blacksmith shop, print shop and carousel. It is family-friendly.
This outdoor historic village opened in 1943. More than 20 19th-century buildings were relocated to form a village that includes a church, pharmacy, blacksmith shop, print shop and one-room schoolhouse. Staff in period dress demonstrate traditional crafts. There is also a traditional farm, an animal area and the hand-carved Empire State Carousel. The museum also displays the famous Cardiff Giant hoax statue. It is across from the Fenimore Art Museum, and a combined ticket is available.
Opening hours
Approx. May–October 10:00–17:00 (check official website)
Nearby sights
- Fenimore Art Museum
- Main Street, Cooperstown
- Doubleday Field
- National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum
- Kingfisher Tower
- Fly Creek Cider Mill & Orchard
- Otsego Lake
- Cooperstown Dreams Park