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The Story of Woodstock and the '60s at The Museum at Bethel Woods
The Museum at Bethel Woods offers one of the country's most impressive exhibits devoted to the 1960s. The award-winning The Story of Woodstock and the '60s follows significant events throughout the tumultuous decade, leading up to the 1969 Woodstock Music and Art Fair, which was held on the spot where the Bethel Woods Center for the Arts now stands. Located in the 6,728-square-foot Main Exhibit Gallery, this permanent exhibit is a vivid feast for the eyes, including 5 interactive productions, 20 films, 164 artifacts and over 300 photographic murals. Check out the iconic fashion, listen to the pioneering music and watch original, never-before-released footage from the festival. Before you visit, don't forget to grab your grooviest garb.
About The Museum at Bethel Woods
Take a technicolor trip back to the 1960s at Bethel Woods Center for the Arts, the site of the storied Woodstock Festival. Located roughly 100 miles northwest of New York City, the small town of Bethel became a legendary music landmark practically overnight when some 450,000 people descended on Max Yasgur's dairy farm during a rainy four-day stretch in mid-August 1969. Today, The Museum at Bethel Woods has become one of the area's top attractions for music and history buffs. Along with the main multimedia exhibit called The Story of Woodstock and the '60s, the Museum features annually rotating special exhibits — both inside the center and throughout the historic site — as the collection of '60s artifacts continues to grow. Hear stories about the 32 groups that performed at Woodstock, catch Jimi Hendrix's electrifying closing performance and head outside to make your way around the Bindy Bazaar Trails, which were at the center of the festival. The museum also offers an augmented reality tour, titled Meet Me at Woodstock, narrated by Nick and Bobbi Ercoline, the couple seen embracing on the iconic cover shot of the Woodstock album. The tour takes you straight to the muddy field with concert recordings and stories from those who experienced the magic and madness of the one and only Woodstock.
They created a terrific venue...great stories , videos, movies, photos and layout!! It's breath taking to stand on the site of the music festival, gives you a flashback sense of what went on!!
This was a wonderful experience. The museum covered everything, from the events surrounding Woodstock to the many reasons that it occurred. In-depth look at the time and local to worldwide feelings and events.
Although we arrived during torrential rains, there were lots of visitors at the Museum at Bethel Woods. The exhibits at the museum are beyond awesome. There are pictures, music, set lists, movies, artifacts, costumes, etc. Everyone there was nice and friendly. The only thing that really surprised us was the prices in the gift shop! Everything was overly expensive!!! I understand that the Museum runs on donations but overpricing your merchandise is not going to sell anything. The trip was very informative and entertaining.
Very interesting - well done. Worth checking out!
A beautiful building that houses the museum of the infamous Woodstock concert sits above the actual hill where over 400,000 youths sat to make history. We walked on the hill where people, known as hippies (to most onlookers) gathered for a 3 day concert. We only remembered the happening from articles and pictures from LIFE magazine. To truly appreciate what happened, come read about it and listen to the stories and see the videos. The museum was a great space and well done. We really enjoyed our time there, absorbing all that America in the 60's faced. Plus it's air conditioned, clean and the volunteers are so pleasant!
We first stopped in Woodstock , loved the hippie shops, enjoyed the drum circle and cooled down with drinks and organic ice cream! Next was the Museum at Bethel Woods , Wow such an impressive collection of artifacts. Movies ,Flower Power Bus and V W Love Bug a must see . We really enjoyed learning the history of Woodstock and how it all came together in the end . The tour of the Bethel Amphitheater and the grounds was very informative ! Loved it all!
The museum itself was awesome. Not only the history of the music but the history of the time was captured perfectly. The staff was very knowledgeable, friendly and helpful. The iPad tour of the outside grounds was also excellent and walking the hill actually gave me a feeling of actually being at the festival in 1969. A great experience that I will be recommending.
The docents were very pleasant and helpful. The “canteen” ladies were very pleasant and helpful as well. The food was delicious.
Really enjoyed visiting the museum and remembering the 3 day Woodstock Music Festival! Having a great time camping, exploring and the local shops and restaurants! So glad I could be back here so many years later❤️
The museum is very creatively arranged, with incredible memorabilia, video and quotes. We really felt immersed in the whole Woodstock experience and watched some very interesting footage. Must see for any music or history fan.
No matter your age Bethel is incredible! Amphitheater is great! Make sure to see a concert as well as the museum and grounds. ✌🏼
The museum thoughtfully looks at the context of the social upheaval during the 1960s leading up to the Woodstock Festival. The music brought back many memories and the archival video footage made me feel like I was there. This is a 'must see' for music lovers of any age!!
Wonderful experience so much history and memories. Highly recommend going to see this
What a wonderful experience. My son, grandson and I visited recently. We found the museum very interesting and informative. I was serving in the Navy in 1969 but remember the news after it was held. Visiting the festival site was also very moving. Great job to the staff of Bethel Woods.
Finally made it and had a great day at Bethel Woods! Exhibits/films were so good - I learned a lot and it made me very happy to there. The grounds were beautiful and we had the perfect weather to walk them - it was so amazing to be where Woodstock was held . Volunteers in the museum were so nice and helpful and loved the gift shop too
A few years too young for the original event, but they did a great job setting the stage for the time in which Woodstock occurred. We were told it would take 2 hrs. We stayed three & we still kind of rushed. I could have spent 4-5 easily. A Volunteer, John, met us at the door, super nice guy, added warmth and a wealth of personal knowledge to the experience. My husband suggested they run the movie, Woodstock, on a loop-worth the 3 the trip.
This is a small, but very well put together museum. We loved it. You really got a feel for the experience.
Museum temperature unreasonably COLD despite outdoor heatwave.
The museum is super cool. There is a lot to see. They need more directions for outside. We just wandered around because there was no one to tell us where to go. Luckily we figured it out and saw that the actual memorial if about a mile away.
First we never were able to get any discounts, senior citizen and or the buy in advance price. Thought we could fix it at the museum but couldn’t. We were even offered free admission prior to going into the museum. 34 dollars down the drain. The museum was actually very nice and interesting. However there was absolutely nothing else to do or see there.
