One of the Hart Cluett Museum's most popular tours is back this October— join us to explore the colorful and mysterious history of Troy. Come along and retrace the steps of unsolved murders, headline making trials, and more tales from the archives to give you goosebumps.
Tours offered in the morning or at dusk, if you dare…
Take a look at new stories and explore the legends that keep archivists up at night.
Dates:
Thursday, October 9th, 6pm
Friday, October 24th, 6pm
Saturday, October 25th, 10:30am
Saturday, October 25th, 6pm
Wednesday, October 29th, 6pm
Thursday, October 30th, 6pm (Halloween-Eve Tour!)
Embark on an adventure through the streets of Troy's historic streets led by museum staff. Tour guides use a microphone and guests are provided with headsets for ease of listening. Guests will also be able to carry a (battery powered) candlelit lantern to light their way. Tour routes vary by the guide but will feature the same key stories with some variation for audiences- you will hear something new every year!
Purchase tickets online or in the Museum Shop! Museum Passes for free tour tickets available at the Troy Library. See library website for details, each Museum Pass covers admission for one individual to a tour.
*Please note: These are not haunted tours. Content covered includes true crimes and local legends from the museum’s research and may be best appropriate for ages 13+. Call the museum at 518-272-7232 x111 with any questions.
TOURS BEGIN INSIDE:
Hart Cluett Museum 57 2nd Street Troy, NY 12180 USA (map)
Meet at the museum at least 15 minutes prior to the tour start time.
Before registering, please note the following:
· Ticket purchase is required beforehand.
· This tour will leave AND end at the Hart Cluett Museum, 57 Second Street Troy, NY.
· Tickets are $25 per person/$10 per student or educator (with valid ID). Children 16 & under are free.
If you are using a Museum Pass from the library please register in advance and choose the “Library Museum Pass” ticket option for your free ticket, you will need to present the Museum Pass at the time of the tour.
Admission to the museum is included in the cost of the walking tours.
· Tours take place rain or shine, run from 60 to 90 minutes long, and are limited to 30 people per program. The tour experience includes walking several blocks on city streets with uneven sidewalks. Walking shoes and weather-appropriate attire are advised.
· The Hart Cluett Museum provides all walking tour participants with headsets, allowing each visitor to listen to the tour guide at their preferred volume. Please note that while you may use or bring your own earpieces/earbuds, single use earpieces will also be provided by the Hart Cluett Museum at time of tour.
Cancellation Policy as of April 28, 2024: Refunds or exchanges for ticketed tours and programs must be requested no fewer than 5 days prior to the program date. A $2.30 processing fee per ticket will be charged for refunds. If HCM cancels a tour or program, a full refund will be issued. Walking tours will be canceled if there is extreme weather. Questions? Please call 518-272-7232 or email adoren@hartcluett.org.
Date & Time
Oct 9 - 30, 2025
Venue Details
Hart Cluett Museum
57 2nd Street Troy, New York 12180
Hart Cluett Museum
The Hart Cluett Museum is operated by Historic Rensselaer County (Rensselaer County Historical Society), a dynamic not-for-profit educational organization established in 1927 to connect local history and heritage with contemporary life. We enrich the present and advocate for the future by bringing the region's past to life, recognizing every face and every story. In pursuit of this mission, we collect, preserve, study, interpret, and make accessible a broad variety of objects and documents. We also conduct educational programs that inspire public enthusiasm for our roots and bolster the entrepreneurial appetites of our community.
