Museum Visit

HOURS:

We are closed for intersession and will reopen February 9.

ADMISSION:

$5 Suggested donation.

LOCATION:

The Dorsky is located on the SUNY New Paltz campus close to the main entrance on Route 32 S./South Manheim Boulevard. When you enter campus look for the glass pyramid structure, the Student Union Building. The Museum can be seen beyond that building. Approach the Museum via the plaza between the glass pyramid and the tall Haggerty Administration Building.

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Mailing Address:
State University of New York at New Paltz
1 Hawk Drive (GPS: 75 S. Manheim Boulevard)
New Paltz, NY 12561 
845.257.3844

 

Additional Directions

 

PARKING:

Free Parking: Two museum-designated parking spaces are located at the University's main entrance on Hawk Drive.  

Paid Parking:  $3 all day parking is available in the RT. 32 lot across from the main entrance.  Permits can be purchased at machines or at the Welcome Center in the Haggerty Administration Building during the week. Parking is free on weekends.

Weekend Parking: Parking is permitted and free in the Admin parking lot on weekends.

 

 

ACCESSIBILITY:

The Dorsky is committed to ensuring that its facilities, exhibitions, and programs are accessible to all visitors.  For accessibility inquiries or to plan your visit, contact Zach Bowman at bowmanz@newpaltz.edu or 845.257.3604.

Accessible Parking: Available at the Main Entrance, Haggerty Administration Building, and Student Union Building lots. Drop-off arrangements near the Museum's main entrance can be made.

Mobility Access: All galleries are fully accessible for manual or electric wheelchairs, seated electric scooters, knee scooters, crutches, and walkers. Wheelchairs are available on a first-come, first-serve basis at the front desk.

Seating: Lightweight, portable gallery stools are available for visitor use.

Service Animals: Registered service animals are welcome in all areas of the Museum.

 

GROUP VISITS and GUIDED TOURS:

For information on guided tours or bringing a group to the Museum, visit our Group Visits page.

 

DIGITAL GUIDE

Use the Bloomberg Connects digital guide to explore our expanded permanent collection display, A Living Collection, which tells the story of The Dorsky from a variety of perspectives and presents the collection as a living entity, continuously evolving and shaped by the viewer's interpretation.

 

MUSEUM POLICIES

  • Please keep hands away from all artworks and walls.
  • No food or drink is allowed in the galleries.
  • Flash photography and camera extension poles are not allowed unless specifically permitted.
  • Attendants are present to assure the safety of the artworks, and to assist visitors. Please follow their directions when asked.
  • Backpacks, umbrellas, and all items 11 x 14 inches (28 x 35.5 cm) or larger are not allowed in the galleries. The museum does not have a designated bag check, but visitors are invited to leave their bags with the front desk.
  • We reserve the right to modify our hours of operation, capacity, or visitor guidelines as circumstances require.
  • We will deny entry to any person who fails to follow these policies or whose conduct puts Dorsky staff, visitors, or property at risk.