The Fenimore Art Museum is a fabulous museum located on the banks of Otsego lake housed in a neo Georgian mansion. The museum offers many permanent exhibits featuring local highlights such as the Cooper family in Cooperstown, local Native American artifacts & local photography. In addition, they offer a nice variety of traveling exhibits. The grounds & gardens are sublime.... more

With all the hype we hear about the National Baseball Hall of Fame, it's easy to forget that the shores of Otsego Lake were once home to America's first novelist - James Fenimore Cooper. The Fenimore Art Museum takes its name from the writer and houses a unique collection of memorabilia that relates to him. It also showcases a magnificent... more

I have never been a big fan of folk art. I have a problem with artists who purposely create "naive" art as opposed to real "folk" artists who display the untrained need to express and create art. You will find both here. Some highlights are the regional art pieces and a recent show of masks from around the world. Beautiful... more

We have made more than one trip to the Fenimore, and I can assure you that it is an unexpected treat in this town better known for baseball. First of all, the parklike setting is spectacular. At the rear of the museum, a lovely terrace and lawn roll down through trees to the lake. We have enjoyed several special exhibits,... more