A Hudson Valley attraction has been bringing the community together. This popular museum draws in visitors to learn about its historical background and more.

Guests can visit this Hudson Valley museum to see different pop up exhibits, attend a variety of events and more.The Borscht Belt Museum continues to gain attention from the Hudson Valley community and beyond.

A place for so many people to escape to, the Borscht Belt Region holds memories for a lot of families that would visit the area. These families traveled to the Borscht Belt Region to experience time outside in the beautiful summer months of the Sullivan County, NY area.

Where Can Guests Visit The Borscht Belt Museum In The Hudson Valley?


 This popular attraction is located in Ellenville, NY. The Borscht Belt Museum keeps the tradition of celebrating the area and those who enjoyed the region.

I've been to this Ulster County, NY museum and enjoyed learning about the Borscht Belt era community and seeing the jewelry from visitors. I read letters from visitors and saw clothes that were worn by those who spent time in the Borscht Belt Region.

What's New For 2025 At The Borscht Belt Museum In Ellenville, NY?


The Borscht Belt Museum has held different events. They have hosted their Borscht Belt Fest featuring two days of entertainment, food, community gathering and more.

The Borscht Belt Museum has also added comedy shows. They have had interactive workshops, lectures, films and more.

Guests were able to explore this museum's new pop up exhibit, "And Such Small Portions" . The Borscht Belt Museum explained,

"The Borscht Belt Museum’s new exhibition, “And Such Small Portions!” Food and Comedy in the Catskills Resort Era, celebrates the vibrant history, cherished rituals and irresistible humor of food and comedy in the Catskills Resort era."

The Borscht Belt Museum continued to share that this new exhibit highlights food options that were served during the Borscht Belt era along with the look of dining rooms, kitchens and more.

The Borscht Belt Museum Announces Reopening Date For The Season


I love that this popular place is located in a historic bank from the 1920's. The Borscht Belt Museum included,

"The Home National Bank was one of the few financial institutions willing to lend to the region's Jewish hoteliers and bungalow colony owners in the 1920s, 30s and 40s."

Soon enough, guests can visit the Borscht Belt Museum's pop up exhibits. They have been closed and will plan on reopening on April 1, 2025.

The Borscht Belt Museum has been featuring pop up exhibits until they officially open in the museum this year. More information about this museum can be found on their website and social media platforms.

Borscht Belt Museum

90 Canal St., Ellenville, NY

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