WELCOME TO THE SLATE VALLEY MUSEUM

  • 2025 is our 30th Anniversary!

    The museum is now open for the season! 


    Click here for our hours and other details to help plan your visit.

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  • Brown Bag Lunch - Exploring Mystery Objects

    Thursday, July 3 


    Learn more here

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  • Family-Friendly Trail Walk: Walking Through History on the D&H Rail Trail

    A Walk, Craft, & Ice Cream for Cow Appreciation Day!


    Tuesday, July 8 at 10am


    Free!


    Learn more here

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  • Sip & Paint on Slate for Kids (Ages 9+) - Red Mushroom

    Friday, July 11, 4-6pm


    Pre-registration required. 


    Learn more here!

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  • Raising the Barn! A Festival Celebrating the Museum's Dutch Barn

    with barn-raising and joinery demos, a new exhibition, special animal guests, yoga, hands-on activities, and more!


    FREE for EVERYONE


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PRESERVING THE HISTORY & CULTURE OF

Slate Quarrying

Collect • Preserve • Share

The Slate Valley Museum celebrates the history and culture of the quarrying community that was established along the New York-Vermont border in the 1800s. Many Slate quarries are still in operation, producing most of the colored roofing slate in the United States today. 

We offer an exciting range of programs, exhibitions, and special events that share its mission to collect, preserve and share the history of slate quarrying and the quarrying community.