Fenimore Art Museum
The Fenimore Art Museum (formerly known as New York State Historical Association) is a museum located in Otsego, New York on the west side of Otsego Lake, near Cooperstown. It dates back to 1899. A short trip away is National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum, 1.1 mi off.
A museum inside Otsego
Winters are cold
January nights drop to 12°, with about 86" of snow a year. When to go ↓
You can stay in Otsego
Fenimore Art Museum is inside Otsego, which has 34 places to stay, so you won’t need a base farther out. Where to stay ↓
Established in 1899
Fenimore Art Museum dates from 1899. About ↓
Best months: May, Jun, Jul, Aug and Sep
May, June, July, August and September are the mild months, with highs of 66–78°. When to go ↓
Written from NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Overture places to stay, Census town figures, Wikidata and Wikipedia.
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Fenimore Art Museum
The Fenimore Art Museum (formerly known as New York State Historical Association) is a museum located in Otsego, New York on the west side of Otsego Lake, near Cooperstown. Collection strengths include the Eugene and Clare Thaw Collection of American Indian Art, American fine and folk art, 19th and early 20th century photography, as well as rare books and manuscripts. The museum's mission is to connect its audience to American and New York State cultural heritage by organizing exhibits and public programs that "engage, delight and inspire."
The house organ was titled Heritage.
- Type
- Museum
- Established
- 1899
- Wikipedia readers
- 2.9K a year
Rooms near Fenimore Art Museum
The closest lodging is in Otsego (34) and Cooperstown (21).
Compare 8 towns
| Town | From Fenimore Art Museum | Drive | Places to stay | People | Typical home |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Otsego 20% vacation homes | in town | — | 34 10 hotels · 5 motels · 17 inns & B&Bs · 2 lodges & cabins | 3,621 | $353K |
| Cooperstown | 1 mi south | — | 21 5 hotels · 2 motels · 13 inns & B&Bs · 1 lodge or cabins | 1,840 | $381K |
| Hartwick 21% vacation homes | 7 mi southwest | 10 min | 16 6 hotels · 2 inns & B&Bs · 5 lodges & cabins · 3 campgrounds | 1,940 | $174K |
| Springfield 30% vacation homes | 9 mi north | 15 min | 15 1 hotel · 4 motels · 4 inns & B&Bs · 3 lodges & cabins · 3 campgrounds | 1,325 | $239K |
| Middlefield 24% vacation homes | 4 mi east | 5 min | 9 2 hotels · 6 inns & B&Bs · 1 campground | 1,870 | $316K |
| Milford | 12 mi south | 20 min | 10 4 hotels · 2 motels · 4 inns & B&Bs | 2,748 | $171K |
| Richfield 24% vacation homes | 11 mi northwest | 15 min | 5 2 hotels · 2 motels · 1 lodge or cabins | 2,052 | $146K |
| Richfield Springs | 10 mi north | 15 min | 4 2 hotels · 1 motel · 1 lodge or cabins | 1,092 | $132K |
Getting there
Nearest airports with airline service
More to see nearby
Other well-known places within 66 miles.
Big draw1in town MuseumNational Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum315K visitors a year
65 mi Stadium & arenaJMA Wireless Dome222 mi LandmarkFort Dayton327 mi CaveHowe Caverns
66 mi MuseumOlana State Historic Site
57 mi WaterfallKaaterskill Falls
43 mi National MonumentFort Stanwix National Monument78K visitors a year
63 mi MuseumNational Museum of Racing and Hall of FamePhoto credits
National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum: Beyond My Ken, CC BY-SA 4.0 · JMA Wireless Dome: Jimhoward03, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Olana State Historic Site: Netniks, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Kaaterskill Falls: Mwanner, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Fort Stanwix National Monument: NPS photo, Public domain · National Museum of Racing and Hall of Fame: Peter Flass, CC BY 3.0
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Your questions on Fenimore Art Museum
Is Fenimore Art Museum in Otsego?
Yes. It’s inside Otsego, NY.
When is the best time to visit Fenimore Art Museum?
May, June, July, August and September, with highs of 66–78°.
What is the closest airport to Fenimore Art Museum?
Albany (ALB), about 57 miles away.
Where should I stay near Fenimore Art Museum?
Otsego (in town, 34 places to stay), Cooperstown (1 mi, 21 places to stay) and Hartwick (7 mi, 16 places to stay).
Local know-how from Otsego
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