Experience the award-winning, multi-media exhibit museum and travel through the tumultuous decade that culminated with the 1969 Woodstock Music and Art Fair.

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The Main Exhibit: The Story of Woodstock and the '60s

At 6,728 square feet, The Main Exhibit Gallery holds the permanent exhibit which includes 20 films, five interactive productions, 164 artifacts on display, more than 300 photographic murals, and dozens of interpretive text panels.  Discover the iconic fashion of the 1960s, listen to music from the era, and watch a series of films that bring history to life with original footage featuring the people, stories, sights, and music of the three-day Woodstock FestivalWoodstock: The Music shows, for the first time ever, high-definition footage of the best performances from the Woodstock Music and Art Fair told from the perspective of the performers themselves, as well as contemporary artists from today.

Special Exhibit: How Bazaar: Arts, Crafts & Camping at Woodstock

Explore the Bindy Bazaar marketplace, where artisans and vendors sold handcrafted goods, and the tent cities that turned farmland into a home for thousands over “three days of peace and music.” Featuring rare artifacts, large-scale murals, and archaeological discoveries, this exhibit brings Woodstock’s untold stories to life and expands our understanding of Woodstock’s historic landscape. Personal accounts, gathered through the Oral History Initiative, reveal the voices of those who lived it.

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Outdoor Exhibition: Rockin’ the Woods

Six bluestone sculptures by local artist Wayne Holbert placed throughout the bucolic historic grounds, using nature and technology together to create timeless representations of the human form. Artistic activations by PC Denizen

“Ms. Stone” This work pays homage to the great women who
performed at the original 1969 Woodstock festival, painted by Claudine Luchsinger with digital work by PC Denizen.

“Darth Helmet” With a titular reference to several classic SI-FI films, the very compact frame and over-sized head combine to form a familiar archetype.

"They” Strong, beautiful, and identity-affirming, this special installation uses asymmetry as a metaphor for gender-fluidity. 

“Meta Goddesses” This 10-foot high bluestone work is an abstraction of the human form, “armless,” and well-prepared for the coming metaverse.

“iNUKsuk” In honor of the Inuit, a group of “First-Nation” peoples inhabiting the Arctic and subarctic regions of Greenland, Canada, and Alaska, this piece is a celebration of art and culture, and named for the Inuit word meaning, “that which acts in the capacity of a human.”

"Peace, Love & Happiness ” Located at the Peace Overlook, this sculpture inspired by Nick and Bobbi Ercoline – the couple who appeared on the cover of the Woodstock album who are also volunteers are Bethel Woods.

Corridor Exhibit Gallery: 3 Days of Peace & Music: The Performers of The Woodstock Festival

Featuring vignettes on each of the 32 groups that performed at Woodstock, this semi-permanent exhibit tells the story of each group pre- and post-Woodstock. From Richie Havens' opening performance to Jimi Hendrix's rousing closing performance, learn how each of the bands left a lasting impact on music and popular culture.

The Folks Who Made the Festival: Woodstock Icons Captured by Henry Diltz

Iconic rock photographer Henry Diltz was the official photographer for Woodstock. Arriving at the site weeks before the festival began, Diltz documented the frenzy of activity on Max Yasgur’s farm as organizers and staff worked tirelessly to make the dream of Woodstock a reality. In this exhibition, up through July 2025, meet the folks who made the festival. 

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