The Museum at Bethel Woods, Bethel

This place is amazing. They have preserved and tell the history of Woodstock in an interesting way. We spent well over four hours visiting the museum and walking around outside. When we first arrived there was a band outside playing Beatles songs. I wish we would’ve went to see them first. By the time we finished in the museum they were gone. The museum itself is chock full of exhibits to read as well as various videos and interactive exhibits. It is really well organized. They have a variety of docent led tours as well which we did not do. I have limited mobility and move slowly so I didn’t want to hold them up. We did a self guided tour. Speaking of mobility, they are accessible for those with limitations. The handicap parking is far from the building and I would not have been able to make it with my cane or walker, it’s just too far. I had my scooter so it wasn’t an issue. However, I noticed that they have a shuttle that does go back and forth from the parking lot to the building. I didn’t see it but I saw signs for it. The bathrooms are accessible and they also have a single bathroom for families or handicap needs. My only complaint is that they had a chair in there that was difficult for me to move out of the way. The museum itself had very few benches, definitely not enough for those of us that need to take breaks with standing or walking. Overall, this place is a gem. We will be back for a concert and to revisit the museum. There is something for everyone in the gift shop, I spent way too much in there! They do have a small cafe that had limited options for food and drink. I did enjoy my ham and cheese croissant even though they put egg on it after clearly asking for it without egg.

Wow! Great museum, fantastic exhibits. Helps you see some of the highs and lows of Woodstock. It's hard to imagine 500,000 people converging on one place for a concert. While it didn't go as planned it ended up being an event that defined a generation. It's also kind of fun to see the old folks get out of their fancy cars and take a trip down memory lane.

This is a nice little museum commemorating one of the most important events of the 1960's. If you have any interest in the history of Rock and Roll music this is a sight to see. Staff at the museum were friendly and helpful. The museum includes a short history of the 1960's and the history of Woodstock itself. It is spread over two floors. The museum had many artifacts from the 60's decade, but was surprisingly short on artifacts from Woodstock itself. There was many audio visual exhibits which were catchy. The short movie on the history of the musical performances at Woodstock was very good. Perhaps, the best exhibits were hippie car and bus as they personified the end of the 1960's. Seeing the grounds was an important part of the experience as well. It is hard to believe a multi-day concert with well over 400,000 people was held here on a dairy farm. The bucolic scenery is delightful. The gift shop sells many different items, but many of the items are overpriced. The Yasgur's Farm Café was pretty good. You should purchase tickets online as they are cheaper. Seems better to visit in Spring, Summer or Fall as they let you walk more the grounds.

So much fun to see the Woodstock site. We thought that starting the main exhibit with an overview of the 60's and the events leading up to Woodstock is a great way to explain the social and cultural environment of the times. We highly recommend spending the extra $5 for the iPad when walking the grounds. It adds a sense of awe and wonder to the whole experience.

I was only 7 yrs old when this concert was held & my brothers were in Vietnam. I grew up with this music & always wore hippie beads! It was a great experience visiting the museum. Takes you on a tour of that generation. Max Yasgur was a great man - open minded & generous. The gift shop has a lot of great items! Make sure you eat at Yasgur's Farm Cafe! Their burger is excellent. Almost a 2 hr drive for me & was well worth it!