🍁 Fall Hours Update 🍁
Starting October 13th, the Saratoga History Museum will be closed on Mondays and Tuesdays.
The museum is now open on Wednesdays to Sundays from 10 AM to 4 PM.
If you’ve already booked for those days, no worries — you can visit on any open day and simply show your ticket at the door.
Don’t forget to check out our upcoming spooky events — the perfect way to celebrate the season and uncover Saratoga’s haunted history! 👻
An Unforgettable Night of Dinner, Drinks & the Paranormal
A Spirited Evening at the Haunted Canfield Casino
Thursday, November 6 | 6:00–10:00 PM
Join us, if you dare, for an evening where history and the supernatural collide inside the legendary Canfield Casino, one of the most haunted places in America. Guests will enjoy cocktails, a gourmet buffet dinner, and a chilling paranormal panel featuring real investigators who have uncovered the Casino’s darkest secrets.
🎟️ General Admission Tickets: $150 | Museum Members: $140
This unforgettable evening is made possible thanks to the generous support of our sponsors and honorary committee.
Join us for an evening celebrating Saratoga Springs’ rich heritage at the 142nd Annual Meeting of the Historical Society.
Hear important updates on the state of the museum, then enjoy a special presentation by Executive Director James Parillo, “To Collect, Preserve, and Exhibit: The Founding of the Saratoga Springs History Museum.”
Discover the fascinating story of the museum’s origins, meet fellow history enthusiasts, and explore highlights from our new exhibit, The Founders.
👉 Learn more and reserve your tickets.
Our Ghosts Tours Return This Halloween!👻🎃
The Canfield Casino is no stranger to whispers from the other side… This October, step inside Saratoga’s most haunted landmark for our Halloween Ghost Tours. By candlelight and shadow, you’ll hear the chilling stories of lingering spirits, unexplained encounters, and the dark history that makes the Casino one of New York’s most haunted places.
Guides will lead you through rooms where the air feels colder, footsteps are heard when no one is there, and restless souls are said to wander. It’s an unforgettable experience that blends history, mystery, and fright — the perfect Halloween tradition for thrill-seekers, ghost hunters, and anyone brave enough to explore the unknown.
But beware — tickets sell out fast every year, and once the spirits return to slumber, you’ll have to wait until next Halloween for another chance.
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!
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.
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
