They're Back…
Summer 2025 Ghost Tours of the Canfield Casino
Saratoga Springs’ Most Haunted Experience Returns!
This summer, step beyond the velvet ropes and into the paranormal past of one of America's Most Terrifying Places — the legendary Canfield Casino. From July 2 to August 29, 2025 (every Monday, Wednesday & Friday, except July 4), the Saratoga Springs History Museum invites you on a spine-tingling guided tour through haunted halls and ghost-filled corridors.
Time: 11:00 AM – 12:30 PM
Location: Canfield Casino, Saratoga Springs, NY
Whether you're a believer, a skeptic, or just in it for the goosebumps, this eerie encounter with Saratoga’s supernatural side is the ultimate summer thrill.
What to Expect:
Real ghost stories based on eyewitness accounts
Eerie history and haunted happenings
Featured on Ghost Hunters and Travel Channel
Chilling atmosphere in a historic 19th-century landmark
Ready to Wake the Spirits?
Tours sell out fast — don't miss your chance to meet the ghosts of Saratoga.
See you there this summer!
The museum is now open every day from 10 AM to 4 PM!
Discover the Deeper Story of Saratoga Springs
Long before mineral springs and grand hotels, this land was sacred to the Mohican, Mohawk, and Abenaki peoples. Their traditions, resilience, and stories shaped the region we know today, and now, you’re invited to experience that powerful history firsthand.
Journey through centuries of Indigenous life, legacy, and culture in an immersive new experience that reclaims and re-centers the narrative of Saratoga Springs.
Featuring rare artifacts, personal stories, and insights from Native educators, this exhibit offers a meaningful exploration of the land’s true first inhabitants.
Join the Grand, Gilded & Glorious: A Saratoga Stroll
Step back in time with our signature 90-minute walking tour through historic Saratoga Springs! Explore Congress Park, uncover Gilded Age legends, and enjoy an exclusive guided visit to the Canfield Casino and the Saratoga Springs History Museum.
Tours run June 6 – October 18, 2025
June: Fridays & Saturdays
July–October: Tuesdays through Saturdays
Starting at the Heritage Area Visitor Center
Learn more and reserve your spot today!
Step Into the Mystery: Relive the Magic of Our Murder Mystery Gala!
On December 12th, the historic Canfield Casino in Saratoga Springs was transformed into a scene of glamour, suspense, and unforgettable memories. From elegant attire to a thrilling storyline that kept everyone guessing, this year’s Murder Mystery Gala & Dinner was a night to remember.
Curious to learn more about this extraordinary evening? Click below to explore the full event recap, browse the photo gallery, and relive the unforgettable moments.
Check out our new Self-Guided Audio Tour.
This tour offers an immersive journey through the Gilded Age with over 4 hours of content and authentic 1800s ambiance.
Visit us daily to experience history like never before!
Current Exhibits
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Recent Programs
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Coming Events
Throughout the year, the Saratoga Springs History Museum presents public programs. On the calendar below, click the name of the event for more info, or visit our Events Page.
The George S. Bolster Image Collection
The George S. Bolster Collection contains about 325,000 negatives of photographs taken in Saratoga Springs, New York. Most of the approximately 60,000 negatives in the photography series that George Bolster (1913–1989) called “Old Saratoga” were made between 1900 and 1960, primarily by Harry B. Settle. Other well-known photographers, such as Jesse S. Wooley, Gustave Lorey, Seneca Ray Stoddard, C.C. Cook, and H.C. Ashby are also represented in “Old Saratoga.”
THIS FAMOUS PHOTO ARCHIVE IS NOW AVAILABLE ONLINE AT HISTORICSARATOGAPHOTOS.COM
’Til Death Do Us Part: A Murder Mystery Dinner
Benefit for the Saratoga Springs History Museum — Friday, December 8, 2023
