Chapman Museum — Attraction in City of Glens Falls

The Chapman Museum in Glens Falls is a great little museum depicting the history of the greater Glens Falls region. One part of the museum is the house of the DeLong family. This part of the museum contains many artifacts from different time periods ranging from the early 20th century to the late 20th century. Some of these items include a 1920's radio, record players, silverware, TV, and Nintendo. Most of these items are hands on and they encourage you to touch the items. The other part of the museum contains galleries displaying local history. There is a telephone switchboard from the 1960's, sewing machines, farm equipment, carriage, and time clock. There are also a few items from local factories. The other gallery depicts rotating exhibits of local interest. As of the writing of this it was a photo gallery for the works of Adirondack photographer Seneca Ray Stoddard. Staff is very friendly and gift shop has a great selection of local books, posters, and memorabilia. If you are from the area definitely...

This week I went on a school field trip to the museum. On this field trip we were assigned a scavenger hunt and we had to buddy up with someone. Everything was going fine until my buddy and I entered the historic house. All was going well until around 1 minute of being the house. When I finally walked through the hallway there was this door that I thought was used for a utility closet, but it ended up being locked. The feeling that I got while walking near it was a feeling I have never felt before. It was as if it was trying to draw me closer. Another feeling I got while walking close to the door was as if a ghost passed through me. And a “funny” thing Is that me and my friends felt like we were getting stabbed in the lower rib section right by the hallway, which is where the...

It is a very nice place. It is small, but does a good job of involving children in the history. Each room has something they can touch and play with related to what is on the walls and artifacts. There are signs that say, "You can touch this, but please don't touch exhibits on the wall." It is a proactive approach and gives life to each room and what they are trying to show. Not a big place, and it's also not a big price. Well worth $5 and free under 12. Kids 8-11 who like to explore the way things were would get it. Not sizzle,...