Cultural Road Trips in New York

A short way from New York City, a myriad of cultural sights and attractions awaits the eager traveler. Road trips are an American tradition, and a great way to learn about various cultures in New York. Here are a few places you might want to consider taking a road trip to learn more about.

American Italian Museum & Cultural Center

1227 Central Avenue

Albany, NY 12205

This museum pays tribute to the important role of Italian immigrants in helping to build and develop America as it is today. The American Italian Museum contains an Immigrant exhibit, an Italian-American art gallery, an Italian Folk Art room, a Faith of Our Ancestors exhibit and much more. For more information, visit their website.

Handweaving Museum & Arts Center

314 John Street

Clayton, NY 13624

Celebrating the art of handweaving in the present and throughout history, the Handweaving Museum is a great place to learn about the historical process of creating cloth by hand. The museum displays old pieces woven by hand as well as old implements and tools used in the process. For more information on this museum, please visit their website.

Irish American Heritage Museum

2267 Route 145

East Durham, NY 12423

The Irish American Heritage Museum exists to "extend Irish American Heritage to an even wider audience nationally and internationally". The museum offers Irish culture classes and exhibits in Irish music and heritage. To find out more about what the Irish American Heritage Museum has to offer, visit their website.

Iroquois Indian Museum

324 Caverns Road

Howes Cave, NY 12092

This museum is dedicated to the history of the Iroquois tribe. According to the museum's website, the Iroquois are famous as the most powerful Native Americans in eastern North America. The Iroquois Indian museum focuses on their rich history and the beautiful handiwork for which they are known.

For more information on cultural museums around New York, visit the Museum Association of New York (MANY) website.