Rensselaer County Historical Society Visitor Information

Visit Us!

Come and see our museum exhibitions, tour the Hart-Cluett House, or enjoy one of our historic walking tours. RCHS is located in the Joseph B. Carr Building, 57 Second Street, in the heart of historic downtown Troy.

Click here for directions and map

Hours

We are open to the public February through December 23
We are closed Sunday through Wednesday & on the following major holidays

Martin Luther King Day
Presidents' Day
Memorial Day
Independence Day
Labor Day
Columbus Day
Thanksgiving Week (Greens Show preparation)

We are also closed on the Saturdays prior to Monday holidays.

Joseph B. Carr Building & Museum Shop

Hours of operation Thursday - Saturday, 12:00pm - 5:00pm
February - December 23

Admission
Free

Research Library

Hours of operation

Thursday - Saturday, 12:00pm - 5:00pm
February - December 23

Admission

Adults: $7
Seniors: $6
Youth (12-18yrs.): $3

RCHS Members and students with ID: Free

Hart-Cluett House Tours

Hours of Operation

Tours are by appointment only, or during our special Second Saturday tours held throughout the year.

Group Tours

Guided group tours for adults, school groups, scout groups and conferences are available with advance reservations.

We will be happy to work with other organizations to coordinate plans for multi-site visits.

Please call 518-272-7232 to arrange your visit.

Click here for membership information.

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Rensselaer County Historical Society ~ 57 Second Street, Troy, NY 12180 ~ 518-272-7232