Arts & Heritage

Experience New York State's world-class art and diverse heritage.

Abstract Expressionists, or New York School
Explore the heritage of the Abstract Expressionists at world-class museums, at an artist's home and studio, and at the finest collection of State-owned Modern Art in the country.
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Asian Style Gardens

Visitors can explore Asian heritage at four elegant Asian style gardens within a 70-mile radius of New York City.

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Dutch Heritage

New York State's rich Dutch heritage dates back to the early 1600s, when explorer Henry Hudson and his Dutch-English crew first ventured up what is now called the Hudson River.

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The Fine Art of Crafts
At museums, galleries, historic communities, and working studios you'll admire the elegance and ingenuity of New York crafts from hundreds of years ago to the present. Focus on your favorite style or explore a wide variety.
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Folk Art Traditions
Discover local traditions that have lead to unique folk art.
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Hispanic American Heritage

New York's varied Hispanic cultures are celebrated at parades, festivals, concerts, theaters, and museums throughout the state.

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Hudson River School Art Collections
The Hudson River, one of the great American rivers that shaped our nation's history and development, also produced a great school of landscape painters, called the Hudson River School.
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Iroquois Landscape

Many Native American people in New York State today are descended from the Iroquois League, which was founded around the 15th century.

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Modern Art and Contemporary Art
New York has many exciting museums and galleries throughout the state that exhibit modern and contemporary art, ranging from the Museum of Modern Art in New York City to the Albright-Knox Art Gallery in Buffalo.
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Photography and Film
From George Eastman's first experiments in photography to the many film festivals around the state, New York State has been a leader in the advancement of photography and film as an industry as well as an art medium.
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Tours for Individuals

There are many opportunities to experience New York State's neighborhoods and heritage up close and first hand. Consider a walking or driving tour to discover the "road less traveled".

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Tours for Groups

Are you looking for a tour that's out of the ordinary for your civic or cultural organization? Here is just a sample of the wealth of opportunities in New York State.

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Underground Railroad

The Underground Railroad, which was neither underground nor a railroad, developed mainly during the 1830s.

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Western Art
New York State has two art museums specifically devoted to the art of the West.
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