Museum Celebrating Musical Performances

The museum at Bethel Woods is a bit surprising, even though it is in a musical arena. The museum offers a multi-media experience, and features panels filled with educational texts, films, interactive exhibits, and unique experiences. Not only does the museum celebrate the current musical scene with live performances at the nearby amphitheatre, it celebrates the height of the counterculture revolution of the Woodstock music festival. Bethel Woods is made up of three parts, the museum, the festival area, and the current concert venue.

The museum includes the profiles and stories of those who were a part of the festival. The museum combines its permanent exhibits with programs and educational events, all in an effort to share the magic of Woodstock. The goal of the museum is to get people talking about the festival, but they also seek to preserve the site of the 1969 festival. The museum features several sections including the Main Gallery that shoes the political, social, and cultural impact of music throughout the years. The Museum Theater is a state of the art hi-def video projection that offers seating for just over 130 people. In addition to the exhibit space, the museum shop sells musical products and items that honor the spirit of the Woodstock music festival.

If you are hungry after a trip through the museum, you can grab a quick snack or drink at the cafy. The events gallery is a room that is available for rental. It is a wood, glass, and stone room that is perfect for educational seminars, performances, and meetings. It can also be used for special celebrations and receptions. The classrooms are available for small educational programs. The Terrace State is an 1,000 seat outdoor theater. It is an intimate setting and perfect for small musical performances. Finally, the special exhibit gallery features a variety of different exhibits that change throughout the year.

If you are visiting the museum, it is important to prepare yourself and know what to expect. The museum advises you to purchase tickets online ahead of time so you do not miss out on seeing the museum once you arrive. On performance days when there are big acts at the Pavilion, the museum tends to sell out quickly.

Trips through the museum typically take about two hours. Some visitors end up taking additional time because they want to examine each of the artifacts and read all of the panels. The entire area of Bethel Woods is a monument to music and music history. It is obvious when visiting both the museum and the grounds that special things happened at this location. Just as Woodstock made a statement and was a celebration of music, music is celebrated on the regular basis at the site today. People look back on the music event with a variety of feelings, but there is no denying the event is an important part of American history. If you consider yourself a fan of music, this is a must see destination. Visit The Museum at Bethel Woods and add your name to the list of people who have participated in the Woodstock music festival performance.