Outgoing
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Walking Tour
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Cunneen-Hackett Arts Center

Poughkeepsie

Step through Italianate grandeur at this 1880s landmark, once Matthew Vassar's home for aged men and now a vibrant arts hub. Free guided tours wind through historic halls, galleries, and the 200-seat VBI Theatre where local talent takes the stage.

Victorian architecture
free guided tours
art galleries
performing arts

Tips

⏳"quick trip back in time" (Google review)
πŸš‚walking distance from Metro-North station
πŸ“žcall ahead to request a guided tour

Cunneen-Hackett Arts Center

9 Vassar St, Poughkeepsie, NY 12601, USA

Upcoming at Cunneen-Hackett Arts Center

Friday, Jul 10
Victorian Gallery Exhibition - Onaje Benjamin and Shirley Parker Benjamin

Victorian Gallery Exhibition - Onaje Benjamin and Shirley Parker Benjamin

July 10 at 5pm

Wander two historic galleries in one evening, from Victorian mixed media to bold oil paintings. Four local artists, free admission, and the kind of art crawl that makes Friday night feel like an adventure.

July 10, 2026 Art Opening Receptions

July 10, 2026 Art Opening Receptions

July 10 at 5pm

Wander through two historic galleries sipping wine and chatting with local artists at their opening night. Onaje and Shirley Parker Benjamin's mixed media meets Meghan McDonough and Mukta's oil paintings β€” all with complimentary refreshments flowing.

Onaje Benjamin, Mixed Media and Shirley Parker Benjamin, Mixed Media

Onaje Benjamin, Mixed Media and Shirley Parker Benjamin, Mixed Media

July 10 at 5pm

Wander through three historic galleries in one evening, discovering mixed media and oil paintings by four local artists. Free admission, complimentary refreshments, and the chance to explore a Victorian-era arts center that feels like stepping into another century.