Events Calendar

Museum & Library Event

Wednesday, September 18, 2024 - 4:30pm

Teen Book Club

Hey teens! Join us for TEEN book club!

This is a FREE program for teens. There will be snacks!

Meet us at the Canajoharie Library downstairs in the classroom.

Museum & Library Event

Wednesday, September 25, 2024 - 4:00pm

Apple Suncatchers

Join us in the classroom on September 25th at 4 pm to make apple shaped suncatchers perfect for back to school! We will use construction paper, contact paper, and tissue paper to make adorable apples!

This is a free program for kids.

For questions call 518-673-2314 ext 106 or email info@arkellmuseum.org

Museum & Library Event

Friday, October 4, 2024 - 10:00am

Indigenous Authors Book Tasting

Join us in the classroom on October 4, 2024 for an all day, drop in, book tasting. Come and enjoy a variety of carefully selected books by Indigenous Authors. Find your next favorite read!
This is a free program for adults.

For questions call 518-673-2314 ext 106 or email info@arkellmuseum.org

Museum & Library Event

Saturday, October 5, 2024 - 3:00pm

Elizabeth Hearn Gleich Lecture

Join us October 5, 2024, at 3 pm in the Great Hall for the Arkell Museum's third annual Elizabeth Hearn Gleich lecture, The Night Watch: From Canvas to Clothing, presented by noted textile historian and weaver Rabbit Goody.

Rabbit Goody will discuss the Arkell Museum's scale copy of The Night Watch, and will talk about the actual canvases used by Rembrandt van Rijn for his work and the gorgeous textiles depicted in The Night Watch.

Lecture: 3pm - 4pm

All are welcome to this free event. Arkell Museum admission will also be free to all visitors on October 5th.

Registration for the talk is requested:
Gleich Lecture Registration

For more information on the Lecture and Rabbit Goody:
Rabbit Goody Gleich Lecture

For questions please call 518-673-2314 ext 113 or email malexander@mvls.info

Museum & Library Event

Friday, October 11, 2024 - 11:00am

Kids Concert Series

Join us every second Friday of the month for a special kids music concert with talented musician Gary Van Slyke.

Gary has been performing for many years and has a wonderful curriculum of songs that will get your kids clapping, stomping, and singing along. Each concert is unique and full of new songs. Gary might even bring instruments for the kids to try out!

This program is FREE and open to all. The music will be centered on 0 - 11 age group, but older folks are welcome to join us.

Made possible by the New York State Council on the Arts with the support of the Office of the Governor and the New York State Legislature.

Museum & Library Event

Friday, October 11, 2024 - 2:00pm

Egg Carton Bats

Join us in the classroom on October 11th at 2 pm for fun making bats our of egg cartons; prepare to get a bit messy!

This is a free program for kids.

For questions call 518-673-2314 ext 106 or email info@arkellmuseum.org

Museum & Library Event

Wednesday, October 16, 2024 - 4:30pm

Teen Book Club

Hey teens! Join us for TEEN book club!

This is a FREE program for teens. There will be snacks!

Meet us at the Canajoharie Library downstairs in the classroom.

Museum & Library Event

Wednesday, October 23, 2024 - 4:00pm

Teen Spooky Perler Beads

Join us in the classroom on October 23rd at 4 pm for a fun time making spooky things out of Perler beads.

This is a free program for teens and tweens.
For questions call 518-673-2314 ext 106 or email info@arkellmuseum.org

Museum & Library Event

Saturday, November 2, 2024 - 10:00am

Holiday Arts & Crafts Fair

Join us for a celebration of handcrafted and homemade wares at the Arkell Museum & Canajoharie Library’s 2024 Holiday Arts & Crafts Fair on November 2, 2024 from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm

This year Arkell Museum and Canajoharie Library Holiday Arts & Crafts Fair will feature craft vendors, regional authors, and our Holiday themed Used Book Table!

The Palatine Literary Society will be in the building providing to-go lunch and bake sale items to benefit their award to a graduating senior. There will also be a basket raffle benefitting Haven For Hope.

Admission to the Holiday Arts & Crafts Fair is FREE.
Admission to the Arkell Museum is discounted to $5.00.

To become a vendor check out our application page.

For more information, email Curator of Education & Public Engagement Mary Alexander or call 518-673-2314 ext. 113.

The 2024 Holiday Art and Craft Fair is currently seeking vendors.

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