Mohawk Valley history, arts and special events are happening at museums. Whether you’re visiting or call the valley home, explore the history, museums and historical societies throughout Upstate New York.
The Mohawk Valley is located in Upstate New York along the Mohawk River in the ancestral lands of the Kanienʼkehá:ka’ (Mohawk) and Oneida. We offer our deepest respect to Hodinöhsö:ni’ ancestors.
Fenimore Art Museum is currently accepting artist submissions for its annual juried summer art invitational, Art by the Lake, taking place Saturday, August 9, 2025.
Mary Cassatt, American, 1844–1926, Summertime, 1894, Oil on canvas, 39 5/8 x 32 in., Daniel J. Terra Collection, Terra Foundation for American Art, Chicago, IL, 1988.25, Photo courtesy of Terra Foundation for American Art