The best museums in Poughkeepsie in September 2025

These are the top 5 best museums in Poughkeepsie, United States, ranked by their rating and popularity in 2025. Click a museum for more information about the museum, including visitor information, exhibitions and reviews.

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Looking for the best museums in Poughkeepsie? These are the best ones:

  1. Frances Lehman Loeb Art Center1

    Frances Lehman Loeb Art Center

     Poughkeepsie, NY
    The Frances Lehman Loeb Art Center, often referred to as The Loeb, is a teaching museum, a significant art repository, and an exhibition space located on the campus of Vassar College in Poughkeepsie, New York. It serves as a platform for education and exploration of various art forms, making it a unique destination for art enthusiasts.
  2. Top Cottage2

    Top Cottage

     Poughkeepsie, NY
    After being privately owned for half a century, Top Cottage was restored and handed over to the National Park Service. Today, it is operated as part of the nearby Home of Franklin D. Roosevelt National Historic Site. This site is a testament to the life and work of Franklin D. Roosevelt and offers visitors a unique insight into his personal and political life.
  3. Clinton House3

    Clinton House

     Poughkeepsie, NY
    The Clinton House, located in the city of Poughkeepsie, Dutchess County, New York, is an 18th-century Georgian stone building. This historic structure stands as a testament to the architectural style of the period and offers a glimpse into the past.
  4. Locust Grove Estate4

    Locust Grove Estate

     Poughkeepsie, NY
    The Locust Grove estate spans 200 acres and features a park-like setting with homes, a carriage house, an ice house, trails, a flower garden, and a vegetable garden. The estate offers stunning views of the Hudson River from a bluff, providing a picturesque backdrop for visitors.
  5. Cunneen-Hackett Arts Center5

    Cunneen-Hackett Arts Center

     Poughkeepsie, NY
    The Cunneen-Hackett Arts Center, formerly known as the Vassar Home for Aged Men, is situated at the intersection of Main and Vassar streets in Poughkeepsie, New York. This historic building, which was once a home for elderly men, has been transformed into a vibrant arts center that plays a significant role in the local community.

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