Wheelchair-accessible car park
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The Farmers Museum in Cooperstown
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Cooperstown, Otsego County, New York, US
Accessibility
Wheelchair-accessible entrance
Yes
Wheelchair-accessible toilet
Yes
Amenities
Good for kids
Yes
Phone: +1 607-547-1450
Site: http://farmersmuseum.org/
Site: http://farmersmuseum.org/
Opening hours
- Monday:10AM–5PM
- Tuesday:10AM–5PM
- Wednesday:10AM–5PM
- Thursday:10AM–5PM
- Friday:10AM–5PM
- Saturday:10AM–5PM
- Sunday:10AM–5PM
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Comments (199)
Great experience for kids and adults. Lots of history to soak up along with real life examples of life in the 1840s. With live animals to see, working exhibits, era games, and a carousel, there’s enough to keep everyone entertained for a couple of hours. Definitely a place to visit when in or around Cooperstown.
Highly recommend a visit to this unique museum. There is so much to experience and the staff really bring to life what it was like living in an old country town. The buildings are fun to explore, and the staff are extremely knowledgeable and interactive. Everytime I visit I learn something new and exciting.
There is more to see than just farming. Really interesting and informative for the casual history lover. Some of the buildings have traditional museum displays and some of them have historical guides doing specific activities like weaving or blacksmithing. The wallpaper expert was so friendly and amazing. I strongly suggest that you bring plenty of drinks and snacks because we did not see a single vending machine, water fountain, etc. The water cooler at the front entrance was empty and they had some bottled drinks but the ice had run out so they were warm. I’m really surprised they don’t sell drinks like fresh lemonade, considering that they have not one but two gift shops… I enjoyed going here as a kid and it was really fun to revisit as an adult, I think this is a great place for all ages.
Such an Amazing place. Has great informative staff, great historic buildings, cute animals and a very calm feel to it. Id recommend coming here.
It’s almost liking stepping back to the 1840s. The Farmers Museum includes a preindustrial village that has been painstakingly recreated on this spot right outside Cooperstown. Visitors can meander through the village and speak to costumed employees about the various goings on. Hopefully the New York State Carosel will be able to accept riders soon. In any case The Farmers Museum is a fun place to spend an afternoon.
Lovely place. Great staff. Many house animals to feed. We took a lot of photos. Also you can go down to the lake from there and have a picnic
Would have given them 5 stars. But do to COVID most houses were closed. I think since NY Gov. Has relaxed mask rulings around May 25/26, still some houses closed. You can see the Merry Goround in motion, but cannot ride it. Blacksmith shop is open and inside of building where you pay your entry fee.
Great historic site to visit with the family and kids of all ages! Informative and fun, super clean & well kept. All staff very knowledgeable and pleasant. Allow at least 2hrs minimal if you go thru this fast, or 4hrs or more if your pace is slower. Restaurant on site. Bathrooms and museum gift shop in site. Highly recommended. Also, 1$ carousel rides!
If you have ever been fascinated by the world as it once was, people as they once were and life in general before modernity, then this is the place for you!This is a living breathing little village, animals and all, preserved as it was before electricity, during the golden age of machinery and hard work.There is so much to see and to do,Just about anyone of any age will be able to find something that they enjoy.
Great for the family! Informative and interactive! Watch a cow be milked, watch reenactments of the the time period. Fun for kids and dont miss the carousel ride!
Really great museum..a must see when in Cooperstown. Staff dress in period costumes and describe their crafts such as blacksmithing or printing press demonstrations. Even have wagon rides.
We had such a great time, my daughter and I made rope, and watched the blacksmith fix a bell. We watched the animals play and even watched the cow getting milked. She loved the carousel, overall wonderful experience and a beautiful day.
The actual museum is not very large but the museum features live animals, a view of what the life of a farmer is like and it’s very informational. You’ll can spend about 2 hours here and see everything the museum has to offer.
Was really a great with 4th grade class from shaker Rd. The guides were great and kept the kids engaged the entire time. Definitely a place to come back to with the family and spend more time at.
I came here when I was younger and it is still just as fascinating now as it was then. Seeing how people during this time lived is so interesting. The actors are fairly well versed with answering questions that arise and truly seem to enjoy being there.
Super fun and engaging museum which recreates what living in a rural farm town in the 1800’s is like. Ride the carousel, watch a blacksmith in action, see how food was traditionally prepared, get up close to horses/pigs/sheep/chickens/turkeys, and enjoy the beautiful green slopes of the golf course across the road and Lake Otesaga. Also very close to the Fenimore Art Museum.
Fabulous place for kids as well as older adults.
The staffs are very nice! I saw the staff disinfected every picnic table after use. The animals are super cute.
Very nice museum. Ive been wanting to visit it for a long time. Having just moved into the area a few years ago. Very good covid-19 prevention practices.
I wish I could have spent more time here! There is so much to see and learn! My favorite exhibitions were on beer making, pharmacy, blacksmithing, and law/history!
This was an excellent museum I really enjoyed the experience and appreciated how people did things long before I was born.
Enjoyed it again after 35 years, but the Giant should be back outside!
We always enjoy a visit here. The carousel ride is a treat and we love the general store!
Great time with family. A treasure of Cooperstown. Well maintained and family friendly as well as being rich in history. The Empire State Carousel is so amazing and colorful. Kids enjoyed it.
Very educational and quite a bit of fun on the carousel, thats if you have not been on one , and I did learn a lot about beer and when it really started, will keep you guessing so you have to find out for yourself about the beer part . Have a great journey,
Great experience for a family with children. Our tour was done by the blacksmith. Very knowledgeable about the history he was presenting. There is a scavenger hunt for the children. Such a worthwhile experience.
Its a wonderful place to learn about our historic past and how we got from there to here. Its been a long time since Ive been there but it didnt disappoint. It was a fun time when I was there with my dad and some friends. I would recommend anyone to go.
Beautiful place and very interesting for the whole family. It reproduces a 1845 town. In the stores around town you will find the pharmacist or blacksmith in full costume who will explain how things worked at the time and they will answer all your questions or your childrens questions, demos in situ.The farm and the animals are very cute, we were fortunate to meet the new additions, the 2 month old baby cow and the little chicks. We had a great time.
So fun! Great for kids and adults. Staff are so friendly!
Enjoyable and Educational. Very friendly staff. Highly Recommended‼️
They have interesting kids funn activities. Very interesting place to spend time with the kids.
Ride the old fashioned carousel. The little village houses and out buildings take you back in time. Some of these buildings have been moved from other places in NY to be preserved. Incredible. Kids can enjoy looking at animals and a horse-drawn wagon ride for the family is a must. Plan to spend about half a day. Everything is within walking distance.
We enjoyed seeing the demonstration that were presented. The carousel was amazing. There was so much history in it. The woman who talked about the carousel had so much knowledge about it. It was very interesting hearing about making medication from plants back in the day. I would recommend this place for everyone.
A must visit if you are out in Cooperstown. Staff amazing, the demonstrations were really cool and the kids loved the animals. My only negative critique would be the cafes food and menu, it lacks the same pizaz of the rest of the facility. Overall a fantastic family day ❤
Very disappointing they were supposed to have wagon rides and didnt have them. Boring, I have gone to Harvest fest in past and enjoyed our families time there. Autumn celebration was boring. I will never go to farmers museum again. They were not going to let us in because my grandson who just turned two days before and has never worn or had to wear a mask before would not put one on. Security made a big scene we finally asked if he went around admission building with his father instead of in it could we go in. Se said she had to call supervisor and after he agreed she let the rest of the family through with the understanding the 2 year old had to remain outside at all times
It was fun we went there on a field trip and I plan to go again
This place was nice to walk around and see how they lived. The walker were so nice and friendly.
What a interesting museum. Get transported to 1845, talk to the staff in full costume who explain and demonstrate how they worked on those days almost 2 centuries ago.Nice farm in the back with a garden, a corn maze and the cute animals.
An interesting variety of buildings and activities going on. We especially enjoyed seeing and talking with the blacksmith; he was informative without overdoing it. Children will enjoy the animals.
This was a lot of fun! Staff were so informative and friendly! Its easy to navigate and everything is at your own pace. The old houses and buildings are kept up nicely without ruining the structure and feel of being from another century. The goats are super social and were accepting of ALL the scritches!Definitely try the chili dog from the cafe, the chili had big ol chunks of peppers in it I dont care if it comes in a big tub frozen man it was good! Id love to come back in a few years!
Lots of great displays and information. The carousel and animals really help keep the kids engaged.
Beautiful place with helpful and delightful people. There is so much history here!
Was a great activity while in Cooperstown. Plenty to see with the exhibits and buildings as well as the animals on site as well. Price was great to get in and the carousel ride was great as well with so much history on it. Highly recommended to visit
Although most if the buildings are closed off due to the coronavirus, it was an enjoyable experience. The staff are knowledgeable and friendly.
Right in downtown Cooperstown, this place is an absolute gem. This is a great fun and hands-on educational opportunity for children and of great interest for adults who take interest in nineteenth century colonial life. There are reenactors in several locations: Printing Press, Blacksmith, Pharmacy, etc, as well as live performances in the square next to the cafe. There are crops, gardens and livestock to interact with. Draught horses and a carriage ride available. The facilities are clean and renovated/updated, many recently.
Great spot for families. My son was completely into the recreations. He had a blast sweeping the school house, pointing at the chickens, and walking through the property.
Weve been to the museum a few times over the years. The best time to visit and see it come to life is on a weekend in season or for one of their special events. where you learn from those who spend time in the roles of those from the past. We visited for their event this passed weekend Thanksgiving at the Farmers Museum. We watched the blacksmith make a spatula, learned to stencil, learned about what students were learning from a school teacher, as well as about printmaking and how to created a throat drop from the apothecary. Wed highly recommend coming in the colder months when they are open for special events as well as in the warmer months to experience life in the past. Such a fun outing for a family where history really does come alive.
It was an fantastic experience for us and our children! The childrens program led by Michelle was especially educational and fun! We learned and saw a lot of things from 1800 and animals, the merry-go-round at the end was a highlight for the kids. We went across the street, behind the Fenimore Art Museum, and had a delightful picnic by the lake. Strongly recommend it to everyone!
Great place to travel back in time and see how things used to be . Love it!
Beautiful day. Lovely people. Knowledgeable interpreters.
I was at the Farmers Museum today, what a disappointment! There was no one to tell us any information on the building, the plants, the medicinal plants! I went there to learn, but it was just a site seeing wasted trip. I couldnt even go upstairs in the barn to see the old tools and equipment! One could run around in the lower level of barn but not in the top ? where the history was? WTH? I will never go back, very disappointing. If they werent going to have the things or the people to tell you the history they should have said something before I paid my money!
So I drove a LONG way to get there and found them all set up with a COVID line - masks NOT optional, hand sanitizer lined up and COVID security ready to take you down if you werent a sheep and wearing a mask. I told them I will NEVER put a mask back on my face and would not be visiting. Ended up finding a nice cruise down the lake instead. Boycotting the overzealous Marxists demanding compliance at the Farmers Museum.
They are very strict in their mask policy but it is still fun and the people there are fantastic to talk to.
Great place.. very interesting and the people in the buildings are very helpful to explain the building and what it was used for back in the days.. just wish the carousel was running. Sin lived the animals.
So many interesting buildings and exhibits. The weaver, broom maker and blacksmith demonstrators were knowledgeable and friendly to answer questions. Carousel is spectacular!
Very enjoyable collection of historic pre 1900 buildings with friendly and knowledgable costumed staff.
Wow what a wonderful place. The workers are unbelievably wonderful. We were the only visitors to some buildings and we were treated like there was a full house going through every routine and giving us a personable experience. The workers truly want you to have a good time and will explain anything for you. Free parking was also nice. The Carousel is an amazing piece of art. Rides are just $1. Its an educational piece because with parts representing various parts of the area. Its a must when you go there.
19th Century Comes Alive! The Farmers Museum demonstrates life in the 19th century and shows some of the jobs and occupations of the time. The staff are very knowledgeable and willing to share their excitement. Its a beautiful place to get outdoors for a while and enjoy a little piece of history.
Things change. Unfortunately this museum is not what it used to be years ago. Not much to see, 2 demonstrations, plexiglass in the doorways and windows of most buildings .. Even the gift shop didn’t have much in there.. Maybe in time it will get better.
We had an awesome day at the Farmers Museum. There were many exhibits, craftsmen, houses to explore. The animals were friendly and you could pet them.
This place is huge and updated. Came here for the Cardiff Giant but didn’t realize they have a whole historic village and an animal farm in the back. Definitely worth the visit.
Great to step back in time. Everyone was very friendly and seemed to really want to share their craft with people. Learned alot and would definitely visit again.
Something for just about anyone.... if you like history, its great. If you like hands on crafts, its great. If you like animals, its great. Great place to take a bunch of people.... everyone will enjoy it for something.
We have been here repeatedly and always had a fantastic time, even on rainy days. Educational, beautiful, great little details like shady places to eat and clean bathrooms, fun events, rotating exhibits, very very kid friendly but fun and interesting for the adults as well. The highlight is the carousel for the toddler, and events like Hopsego and the special things they did for Mothers Day make it worth the repeated trips. Affordable admission but worth membership for people who love nearby.
Great place to take kids. The candlelight weekend in December is very moving
Excellent experience. The interpreters (actors/employees) are patient and informative. My 8-year old got to set type and personalize a printing. The blacksmith was excellent and made nails for the kids. The buildings and grounds are well maintained. Overall a wonderful time.
Beautiful, well maintained, extremely educational exhibits staffed by friendly, knowledgeable, engaging staff members. I would recommend this place to individuals of any age who are interested in history.
Late in the season. Not much going on. The carousel was awesome.
What an absolutely wonderful place to take your family. There is so much to do and see at the Farmers Museum! Coming here is really like taking a step back in time. There are so many wonderful exhibits, a re-created village with authentic old buildings, a real old-fashioned working carousel to ride, horse-drawn wagon rides, live demonstrations, live farm animals, and so much more! Make sure that you plan to spend all day here so that you can have time to properly see everything 🙂 There are also picnic tables scattered throughout the site, so you can sit down and eat a picnic lunch if you choose. Theres also a snack shop that serves refreshments, and easily accessible restrooms throughout. All in all it is a very gorgeous, carefully-maintained interactive museum, and well worth your time. I highly recommend!
We were there just after they finally opened following the quarantine. Even though you cant walk inside the many old farm houses on display here at this time, one can still look into them from door step, good enough for now. The staff kept the grounds pristine and the live animals still roam around the grounds. Baseball hall of fame was still closed so this is pretty much it for Cooperstown at this time.
Great family friendly place where you can learn about Upstate New York farming history in this very historically accurate Museum.
We love it here! My job gives us free admission every year for the month of August and every year we go! The kids enjoy seeing the animals while we love checking out the exhibits!
This place exceeded my expectations. The folks working there really seemed to enjoy their roles and we really enjoyed learning some of the things we did. The only unfortunate part is because of the pandemic most of the buildings were closed to entrance but you could see inside most of them.
Awesome place to visit with little ones. It has a blacksmith where you can learn to make a ring out of a nail. It has an area for young children to play and learn whats on a farm. It has farm animals. It has a cute carousel. It even has a little cafe. We spent 5 hours with the kids there and they enjoyed it the entire time. I definitely recommend this place!
The farmers museum is a really neat place to visit, especially if youre a bit of a history buff! Very nice to walk through and see all the neat buildings. Interpreters dress in period clothing, often do demonstrations of what people who lived back in the mid to late 1800s did in their day to day lives, and are always happy to talk with you and answer any questions you may have! There are also a good few farm animals to see, and maybe pet as well. As of the writing of this review: certain restrictions are in place due to ongoing covid-19 concerns. As of this time, you cannot walkthrough any buildings (except for the main one that you enter through), but you can look into them, and may have an interpreter nearby who can give you more information. Overall the farmers museum is certainly worth a visit if youre in the area!
Great look back at life about 150- 200 yrs ago or so......If you take your time and enjoy it, it takes about 2hrs to go through it. (2 adults w/2 kids).If you wanted to rush....you could certainly go faster (or slower). It is very similar to Old Sturbridge Village in Mass, but only about 1/3 the size. My wife thought it was a little nicer/cleaner/better kept. My daughter loved the old schoolhouse. The towns folk are very knowledgeable and enjoy the conversation.
Like Old Sturbridge Village on a smaller scale. 1800s New York buildings and exhibits. Lots of beer stuff!
I was fortunate enough to go to a wedding here. The venue including the little temple the ceremony was held in was beautiful. Before the wedding got to walk around. There is history and animals I dont think you could ask for anything else from a museum.
Masking rules are absolutely ridiculous. It is hard to understand actors when they talk through the mask. Mask is required even within outside areas. As soon as you exit nobody has those masks anywhere 100 miles around.
Love, love , love history !! The people that worked here were happy to describe & show their skills for day to day living in early American Cooperstown. They were all very knowledgeable in their trades as well. Fun place to take the family or alone.
Incredible museum! Reminds me of the open air museums in Germany. The living history interpreters in the shops were wonderful! The cafe was delicious for lunch! We even became members before leaving! Great day. Looking forward to returning for the special events!
This is a must every time we go to Cooperstown.. My family first went when I was 8 years old in 1966. I fell in love at first sight. It has changed a lot over the decades and has become more authentic to the time period. We live a long ways away now but we try to visit whenever we are in the area. I recommend taking your time to enjoy this living, breathing museum.
I very much enjoy this living museum. They have assembled an entire farm village, circa 1840, of various period buildings, a cemetery, crops, and livestock to educate the public and give a taste of the bygone rural life of New York State. The staff, in appropriate period dress, demonstrate aspects of life in those times. They are knowledgeable and welcome questions.They also feature exhibits of antique farm tools, printing presses, pharmaceutical herb gardens, musical instruments, workshops, and the like. In addition exhibits focus on the history and contemporary farm contributions to our lives; like a current exhibit on craft beer making.There is a small theater on the site, where I saw a production of A Christmas Carol last winter. There is a good gift shop as well, where such treats as maple sugar candy can be found, along with books, handicrafts, and the like.Just across the street is the Fennimore Art Museum, with a fine collection of Native American and Folk Art. Immediately behind that museum, one can take in views of Lake Ostego.This museum is well worth a visit, especially if visiting the area with children.
A very interesting museum. Very nice exhibits. Really liked seeing all the old tools used by crafts people of the era. Also the enjoyed seeing theevolution of farm implements. The docents in the historical village were great and very informative. I highly recommend a visit to the Farmer Museum.
What an incredible place. You have am amazing experience, and learn a lot. The docents and reenactors are so knowledgeable. Plus it is very interactive, all you have to do is talk and you can touch or try. Cute and interesting animals and plants. Its a real farm. Food is interesting on feast and event days. Cafe food could be a little better and beer every day would be nice additions. It is really magical, so we love it. Proud members.
Great place for kids and adults. Seeing history come alive is amazing. Their special holiday events are really worth the visit. My family loves learning about life in early America around the Holidays!!
We had a great time at the harvest festival. There was so much to do. Food, vendors, animals, a carousel. Its really pretty there and pleasant to walk around. There are people there doing demonstrations wearing period clothing so you feel like youre stepping back in time.
Great place to spend a day! Very knowledgeable interpreters. The carousel is amazing! I never knew there were so many different animals on carousels until I rode on this one. Great place for the family.
This is a great museum for the whole family. It has lots of interesting exhibits, fun things for the kids to see and do, and enough to keep everyone entertained for hours. We love the NYS themed carousel! I would not recommend eating here, though, there was one cafe but it was small with limited choices, there was a tavern on the map but we never found that. There are plenty of places in town to eat or pack a lunch and picnic at Glimmerglass State Park. The trolley is also a wonderful convenience; park in one of the free lots and take the trolley all over town all day!
Educational and fun! Spent over 4 hours there and was surprised we were there so long! The staff is very knowledgeable and friendly. A great time was had by all, from Grandma to 6 year old 😁
It always seems like its the facility staffs first time on the job when we are there and the food has become much less of late at the cafes Ever since the herders cottage was made into just a gift shop.Still its the farmers museum! The displays of equipment are very nice and the living history village along with the animals are fantastic. If you want or need to learn how something was done in the past its a great place for research and the historic interpreters are always eager to share what they know.
Had such a wonderful time w/ my children & grandchildren @ the March pancake breakfast Sunday, everything was delicious! The walk thru the village, carousel, & syrup&snow as a real treat! Highly recommend this event!My husband & I became members & we r actually thinking of going 1 more time, just the 2 of us, b4 the event is over!
Such a beautiful place to visit. The people truly illustrate the past and provides a nice overall experience.
The place provides a great history of the region and the locals dressed in historic garb were willing to spend time with us; describing where the buildings came from and about their owners. Very well maintained property. Unfortunately access to the interior of the various properties was limited due to covid precautions put in place.
Excellent museum. Would definitely recommend. Took several hours. Many things to see and experience.
🎠 The Carousel wad a fun experience for my Daughter AND her Gramma! We got to pet a large horse, saw a two-day-old baby lamb with its Mommy, some large gobbling turkeys, pigs, chickens and a rooster. Nice gift shop too. I would recommend kids be at least 2 years old to really enjoy the animals (my daughter is 1 1/2 and her favorite part was stomping in the the puddles 😄).Theres an educational aspect as well with an old-time blacksmith shop, doctors office, lawyers office, etc.Wear boots for the mud! 👢
I wish the weather had been better, its a very interesting place with alot of historical events and buildings.
Absolutely amazing. Candlelight tour was very entertaining with lots of new knowledge. Just AWESOME. Thank you so much. Well done Farmers Museum
Today we came for the Sugaring Off Sunday. The food was DELICIOUS, the horse-drawn wagon ride was fun, several buildings were open to explore and we had the tom Turkey gobbling! My kids had fun exploring the different ways of extracting and boiling sap into syrup. We even took a ride on the carousel! We will surely be back again!
Great venue! History, working blacksmith, shops and were guest at wedding in chapel.Oh, did I mention the working carousel? Upper face board had all New York famous people with poignant quotes valid for today!Great visit!
A wonderful family trip!
The Farmers Museum is always a good time, and if you live anywhere near it, the annual membership is well worth getting. They have a very dedicated and knowledgable living history staff and tons of seasonal events.If you get the annual membership to the Farmers Museum, it also gets you into the Fenimore museum across the street.
Wonderful trip back through time.
Always a great place to stroll and look at all the animals. The staff if very knowledgeable and I always learn something!
This is a great museum to go to, especially when its as nice a day out as we had. There are knowledgeable people all throughout the grounds who can convey a real sense of place when theyre describing the way things used to be. There are tours and events all throughout the day to keep anyone interested. I would definitely recommend the Box & Cox play if you have the time to see it.The only negative part was the cafe. Its a very thrown together set up and I would recommend having lunch somewhere in town if youre planning on being there in the middle of the day.
What a cool little Museum. My daughter loves the animals here and a merry-go-round we rode it a few times. Cute little gift shop and friendly staff wish they would finish the renovation cant wait to see them next year!
Great place, Im so glad we came here, my kids loved it, great experience for us all. Very friendly staff, beautiful settings, well designed. Definitely worth making a trip just to town just to visit this place. Ill be visiting soon again. 👍👍
I needed more railings because my knees hurt. Overall, it was informative and I enjoyed talking to the employees.
I hadnt been here in years. Enjoyed it all over again!
I love the museum, it always has interesting exhibits, no matter how many times I visit, I learn something new. I thank them for the work they do to continue to share our past history. A very important part of who we are.
The farmers museum is a neat place to visit, especially if you like learning about history! Theres a whole village to walk through, with historic buildings, and houses. They also have employees who are dressed in clothing that fits the time theyre portraying, and doing various things that people did back in the 19th century. Theyre great about giving neat information about what life was like, and the things people did back then! Its almost like youve actually gone back in time! Gotta check this place out!
Really cool seeing alot of the old ways to do things like at the blacksmith shop or the printing press. The place was exceptionally clean and well kept up. Also the prices were very very reasonable for how much time each person takes explaining things to you and answering questions
Definitely a good spot for young kids. Probably would be boring for older kids or adults on their own. The best value is if you combine this with a ticket to the Hall of Fame or the Fenimore Arts Museum (adults are $20 for one vs. $27 for two. Kids under 7 are free in both places).The staff was very nice, and the architecture was really beautiful. The local farmer had our kids chase the goats out of the pen and into the barn... would definitely recommend for young families.
Very interesting and lots of fun. Lots to learn and see about farm, but also has historical buildings with items of 19th century technology. Great for children of all ages. They have special events throughout the year, so check out their website.
Great place to bring kids. Be sure to visit the cow. Shes a sweetie. Lots to see.
Loved it!!! Great living exhibits. The staff was knowledgeable and happy to engage with you, answering any questions you have. Especially enjoyed the blacksmith and the pharmacist!
Outdoors because of the virus but plenty of outdoor attractions also reduced admissionVery interesting wonderful farm animalsNot to be missed on a great day also fall foliage was great too and spaced out and wearing masks a must
Always enjoy my time here. Love seeing the demonstrations. And all the other fun old time activities.
Great place! I loved going into the houses and buildings from the 1800s. My toddler loved the carousel and farm animals.
What a great place. Very authentic and quaint. We went for a one act play and a farm to table dinner. The play was finny and entertaining. The food was okay but was not great nor did it seem to be from local farms. Looking forward to going back on another occasion to see more.
The pigs smelled so bad. And this was late October. A peek at life in the early Colonial times kitchen really made me appreciate modern plumbing & cleaning technology. The old Blacksmith shop was interesting.
I enjoyed it, but only went because my dad was interested! Not really my thing.... that being said, there were some interesting displays and found the black smiths making a gun barrel out of a horse shoe fascinating!
What an awesome and educational experience! We enjoyed visiting. The interpreters were knowledgeable and eager to tell stories.
Great place to see working exhibits of early American farm life including animal husbandry, blacksmithing, and this month the collection of sap from the sugar maple trees and production of maple syrup and maple sugar. And, of course, the Cardiff Giant is a must see.
What a gorgeous day!! Arts and crafts, great music and dancing, food, and even dog agility demonstrations. The carousel was free the entire day. Thank you Farmers Museum for a great day with my granddaughter.
My family and I went for the Sugaring Off event where they make their own maple syrup and hold an all you can eat pancake breakfast. You can also go around to different buildings and see what it looked like to live in the 1800s. My kids had fun learning about the different things they did back in the old days. There was a couple of different things for kids to make and partake in. They do a demonstration on how syrup was made and is still made. The people who were running the carousal seemed really stressed out and kind of gave the parents an attitude when it came to their kids. They are older and it seems they need to retire from it and figure out where else they can work at the museum if that is what they want to do.
Blast from the past. Good for kids.It was a nice break from our vacation to walk around and talk. Not heavy but self guided and a neat carosel. the people in the shops ect were nice and informative farm living and animals. Nice area in Cooperstown ny
Told at the entrance everything was open. This wasnt true. All entrances roped off at each building, so very poor view of anything at the narrow doorways. Only two enactments while we were there The store in the old village was closed. The carasol was not running.
This is an educational and fun place! My kids spent hald a day there and we were surprised. The staff is lovely.
Wonderful Christmas tour. Small groups only. Knowledgeable and friendly for guide. Always top notch. Highly recommended
We were disappointed that nothing was happening at The Farmers Museum. It looked like it might rain as we paid our admission but were assured that activities would not be restricted. We had one ride on the Carousel and NOTHING ELSE to do. Every worker had left their post.
Wonderful place to take your children to educate them on the old days and back in time 🙂🙂
Always a good time here. The haunted ghost tour did not disappoint.
Christmas Carol was very enjoyable and Halloweens Things That Go Bump In The Night is a must see. The authenticity is spot on. Wonderful place.
Was pleasantly surprised at the entire experience. We were two senior citizens in a place better suited for children. The staff was knowledgable and informative. We very much enjoyed our visit.
Awesome place great for kids very good spot to hit so dad can get in the Baseball Hall of Fame and the young ones can run around with the animals and learn something about the past while theyre at it. Great place for a great price!
We all had a great time with friends and their grandchildren. Learned a lot.
Fun stop. Allow a couple of hours. Complimented our other events on our stay in Cooperstown.
Was great place to visit in off season. Workers were very knowledgeable. Clean grounds. Excellent exhibit information.
Employees were pleasant and friendly. Buildings all well kept and clean. Awesome displays of historical items and information.
Gorgeous collection of old farm buildings converted into educational exhibits, with farm animals and gardens. Great place to spend a day with the family.
Great place to learn and enjoy. We have many this our family tradition every year. Candlelight event is the best.
Nice place, great security guards, really nice people and nice museum
Great place to get kids involved and fully immersed in a historical experience. Its a beautiful place and has a gorgeous fully operational carousel.
Highly recommended for anybody with historical interest in agricultural and historical life skills. From Apothecary gardening and blacksmithing...to...timber framing and sewing; you will find it at the Farmers Museum.
Really nice historic village display, fun exhibits.
Not much fun for very little ones or if you you have a stroller or trouble walking. Excellent for older kids and adults.
Great place to tour with the family! Walk leisurely through actual buildings from 1800s. Nice to see staff members dressed in period costumes!
Interesting experience, excellent place to bring children.
Totally recommend, super amazing staff, really well done... worth every penny
Great place to visit time after time. The folks there are talented and enthusiastic. I learned a lot and even started a new hobby!
Fun for the whole family
Great place to visit. All presenters and guides were experts but I really liked the blacksmith demonstration. Well worth the time and money.
Very interesting lifestyle from the 1800s. Knowledgable reenactors share the tools and techniques used to make cloth, fashion iron, make brooms and so much more.
Great place to spend the day. Staff is always kind and the place is beautiful. Definitely a great place to take a family trip
Not a great place to go anymore. Very expensive and hardly any exhibits being shown. No animals really, a few but nothing like it used to be. Its a shame. They have removed many artifacts from Doctors office and pharmacy.
Between the small working farm, the carousel, and the museum, the Farmers Museum is enjoyable for both young children and adults. The carousel costs money, but children under get into the museum for free!
Sounds dull doesnt it? But make no mistake this is a fun and educational way to spend a few hours. A working farm and museum all rolled into one.
Very authentic and educational. Wasnt expecting anything special. But this place was awesome
Nice place to walk around and spend an hour or so. Enjoyed seeing one of the actors cook over a fire and give an explanation of the cooking processes back in the day.
Nice museum. We were there for candlelight evening. What a wonderful evening, would of been even better if it wasnt raining.
Excellent exhibits. I never knew the history of farming could be so cool. Dont forget to ride the merry-go-round.
Awesome place for the family! The pancake breakfast is delicious. The whole museum is amazing! Lots to see and learn about.
Great place, lovely people! Come see the aninals and the old world living! Great place for kiddos and adults alike!
Wonderful fall family day for young and old!
One of my favorite places especially for the candle lit evening , always nice staff everybody is always friendly. I always learn something new every time.
Not all areas were open yet but what was great and people informative and friendly
Variety of historical buildings brought in from throughout New York. Has a farm and a museum of tools that is nicely laid out by profession (plumber, plasterer, carriage maker, glove maker, etc)
Fun educational experience for adults and or children. A must see if you have never been before. Take a trip back in time to see what it was like before electricity and WIFI.
A great place for a family outing. My daughter loves the carousel. Love the animals too. Especially the new bull calf.
This would be a great place to take your grandkids. Not only do you have some buildings and some shops, there is also a carousel there for the children, plus the petting zoo.
It was beautiful and you could walk at your leisure.
Great museum with very friendly staff. Lots to see both inside and outside. A must see!
Beautiful, fun Christmas Candlelight Evening! Such fun with the snow coming down lightly. Lovely!
Highly recommend!My 18 month old loved exploring the buildings and seeing all the animals!
It was a nice experience with the family. We didnt get to go inside the shop store since they closed at 4pm but overall good!
Candle light at farmers museum, so beautiful, Caroling, bonfires, Santa, horse and buggy rides....such a shame it rained, still lovely
Our family enjoyed a nice morning and early afternoon here. We did the combo ticket with Hall of Fame.
Its lots of fun for everyone. The carousel is lots of fun as well as historical. I recommend this to anyone
The people are very knowledgeable, the carousel is amazingly made. Very friendly and happy to pass what they know onto you
Great place to spend the day if you like history. Similar to Old Sturbridge Village or Colonial Williamsburg. Focuses on the 1800s time frame of Central New York
Absolutely love it!!
It was an amazing place although there is not a lot of things to entertain toddlers
So much to see and experience! Give it a whole day. Very knowledgeable staff you can talk with and learn amazing history!
Great little place with knowledgeable cast members. My daughter loved the farm. We are so glad we decided to stop here.
We had a wonderful time on 6/27/19. It is fun and interesting for ALL ages.
Favorite place to escape for the day!! I would love to work as a costumed interpreter someday!!! You will too after a visit there!!!
Be sure to stay for the cow milking! This is one of my favorite places to bring my daughter now, and I really liked it too!
Not to many farm museums like this. Very interesting and volunteers have good info and interaction with visitors.
Total reviews rating 4.7
199 Reviews for The Farmers Museum 2023:
Review №1
2022-07-01Quaint history museum focused on mid-1800s farming implements, tools, life style, and specialty trades of the time. Set as a small town with several well restored buildings each highlighting a specific trade. The blacksmith, printing, barns, farmhouse, and tavern were very well presented each with a staff person in period authentic costume answering questions and demonstrating their craft. The second floor of the main building has an extensive display of trade-specific old tools and farming equipment. This is a very worthwhile exhibit to see if youre a tool aficionado. There are some farm animals such as pigs, goats, sheep, cows, horses, chickens, and turkeys. Most are in fenced areas and some can be petted though the fence. Theres a restored carousel with a $1 per person charge to ride. A very nice nostalgic exhibit. Light food, soft drinks and snacks are available in a cafe building. Theres an admission to enter the main museum property. Kids will like the visit and it can be enjoyed in a few relaxed hours. When in the Cooperstown area this is a good place to visit with the family.
Review №2
2022-06-09Fun for all ages! Great tourist location for kids to see, learn, and interact with farm animals and farm workers. We thoroughly enjoyed this museum and would definitely return when in the area again. I believe this museum can apparently be rented as a venue for weddings and held in the old church on site after operating hours as there was a wedding that was just beginning around their closing time of 5p on a Saturday.
Review №3
2022-05-31What a wonderful stroll back in time. All of the buildings have been restored to their original state. The workers are all in authentic period clothing and very informative about their duties in this restoration. Everywhere that there are animals there is some form of hand sanitation. The grounds are meticulously groomed and everything is very clean.
Review №4
2021-12-13We visited in October 2021 and had a great experience. Very small crowd, almost by ourselves. Great buildings and exhibits with knowledgeable guides. Had a great time.
Review №5
2021-08-24Super fun very informative everyone is nice and easy to talk to and ask questions. I spent about 4 hours there with my wife and two daughters it was laid back and just a good time. Highly recommend for a day trip.
Review №6
2021-09-22OMG. Everyone was so knowledgeable. The grounds were gorgeous. The animals looked like they were well taken care of. Make sure to check out the working Carousel. Will definitely be back with the grandkids. Great time. Thanks to them all for keeping it going.
Review №7
2022-06-28We loved the farmers museum. The staff was very friendly, the animals were cute, and the restored buildings were amazing!
Review №8
2022-04-05Great museum to take the kids too. Staff were knowledgeable and very friendly. We had a great time.
Review №9
2022-04-07Went to Cooperstown for work meetings all week. Decided to go to the Farmers Museum to support the local museum. The staff there was very nice and took the time to explain details about the way of life of years ago. I really enjoyed the explanation of the way they used to make garments and the blacksmith took time to explain about making the tools and other things they used to hand forge.
Review №10
2021-10-10Very interesting and educational place. The people at each station were very nice and very knowledgeable. I would definitely recommend this for families, kids or even by yourself like I did.