OUR MUSEUM WALKING TOURS

Museum Tour

The Museum is OPEN for visitors on Wednesday, Thursday, & Friday 12 to 4pm.

Admission tickets are $10 and children 12 and under are FREE but must be accompanied by a paying adult. We are very pleased to offer Museum Tours for larger groups by appointment only, please contact the office for scheduling. The museum now has air conditioning and we have enthusiastic dcents ready to be available as tour guides. Come visit us!

Horseshoe Tour

“The Origins of the Modern Horseshoe.”  This Tour will be offered in the fall after the leaves have fallen. Cost is $20.00 per person

The modern horseshoe made by machine was invented in South Troy in 1835. Located along the Wynantskill, the foundry of Henry Burden that became known as the "Upper Works" had the capability of producing a million horseshoes a week by the third quarter of the 19th century. Powered by the most powerful vertical water wheel, Burden's wheel produced 1200 horsepower and operated all of the machinery that was contained within the works. The imposing wheel became a tourist attraction, and it was supposed to be the inspiration for the world's first Ferris Wheel. The tour will explore the original wheel site and be accompanied by a visit to the Burden Ironworks Museum where an original patent model is currently on display. Please remember that the terrain is rough, strewn with rubble, and covered in places by vigorous undergrowth. Remember to wear sensible shoes for the hike and dress for cool weather. In addition, participants should be mindful and prepared for ticks.

Troy’s Tiffany Treasures Walking & Riding Tour

“Troy's Tiffany Treasures.” We love our annual Tiffany stained glass walking & riding tour! Troy is said to have more Tiffany stained glass per square mile than any other city in the world, including a few of the most famous ever produced. This guided walking tour and lecture covers the life and work of Louis Comfort Tiffany and several of his illustrious employees in their production of some astonishing works of art in glass. Our “Troy’s Tiffany Treasures” tour has been selected several times by Hudson Valley Magazine as the top event in the entire Hudson Valley for the month of September.

This year’s driving and walking tour led by HMIG trustee Suzanne Spellen will be held on September 12th, 2026 for $30 per person. The tour will begin at Saint Joseph’s located at 416 3rd St and will start promptly at 10:00AM. Tickets are limited.