Community Halloween Reading Program Returns to Hartwick College’s Yager Museum
“The Horror in the Museum,” from 5 to 7 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 30.
ONEONTA, NY (10/24/2025) It’s that time of year again! The Yager Museum of Art & Culture at Hartwick College will present its annual Halloween storytelling event, “The Horror in the Museum,” from 5 to 7 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 30. The program features readings and performances of classic and original tales of eerie, ghastly and just plain scary fiction and poetry. Performers this year include Hartwick students, faculty and staff.
“The Horror in the Museum” is free and open to the public. Due to the material’s content, the suggested age for attendees is 10 and above.
“Halloween is all about creativity and community,” said Museum Curator Quentin Lewis. “This event is a great opportunity to get into the Halloween spirit.”
The Yager Museum’s galleries will also be open during the readings.
Visitors can explore current exhibits, including The Study of One Thing: The Zen Arts of Jody Hojin Kimmel, Sensei; Memorializing the Underground Railroad: The Harry Bradshaw Matthews Collection; Discovering Our Place: Working, Learning, and Playing Within These Hills;Sculptures in Silver: America’s Standing Liberty Quarters, 1916-1931; and Masterpieces of European and American Art.
The museum’s regular hours are Tuesday to Saturday, 11:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. when the College is in session. It is closed on Sundays, Mondays, college holidays and when the College is not in session. Admission is free. For more information about this and other events, visit the museum’s Facebook page or website, call 607-431-4480, or email Lewis at lewisq@hartwick.edu.
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Hartwick, often referred to as The Life Balance College, is a private liberal arts and sciences institution in Oneonta, N.Y. Through its distinctive FlightPath approach, Hartwick blends academic excellence, career preparation and an active campus life to help students achieve a balanced and fulfilling college experience. With transparent tuition and a focus on health and wellness, Hartwick prepares students for lifelong success-both professionally and personally.
