Arkell Museum

關於

The organization is a rare blend - an association library and fine art museum operating as one legal entity.

The Canajoharie Library began in the 1880s, when local leaders established a lending library in the drawing room of the Arkell family home. In 1914, with the support of Bartlett Arkell, first president of the Beech-Nut Packing Company, the Library received it’s New York State charter. In 1925, Arkell gifted the original section of our current building to the village in memory of his father-- remaining actively involved until his death in the 1940s.

In 1929, the Memorial Gardens were created in memory of Arkell’s wife, Louisanna Grigsby Arkell. Along with Humoresque, a sculpture by artist Harriet Frishmuth, our garden continues to be a renowned landmark associated with our organization.

A major expansion of our building was completed in 2007 that created a museum to exhibit our Fine Art Collection, made possible by the Arkell Hall Foundation. The Foundation is a separate organization but remains a significant financial benefactor.

The Arkell Museum features an extensive collection of American paintings, sculptures, Mohawk Valley history, and Beech-Nut advertising memorabilia from the early 20th century. In addition to our permanent and rotating galleries, our three Regional Art spaces showcase the talents of local artists.

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