Discover the Museum at Bethel Woods: A Journey Through Woodstock’s Legacy

Some visit to relive their past journey to Woodstock, while others come to experience it for the first time. At the Museum at Bethel Woods, you can step inside and hear the echo of 450,000 chanting “no rain,” immersing yourself in the stories of those who were actually there. Through artifacts, films, music - and even a hippie bus - you'll be inspired by the most prolific three-day festival in history and the enduring ideals it represents.

The Birth of a Cultural Phenomenon

The year was 1969. The world was rapidly changing, and young Americans were searching for their place within it. Amid conflict and uncertainty, three days of peace and music provided solace for a divided nation. What began on a small New York farm field stage ended on the world stage. Those three days of music, mud, and memories birthed an entire cultural phenomenon.

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

The Museum at Bethel Woods features a 6,728 square foot Main Exhibit Gallery that holds the permanent exhibit. This exhibit includes 20 films, five interactive productions, 164 artifacts on display, over 300 photographic murals, and dozens of interpretive text panels. Discover the iconic fashion of the 1960s, listen to era-defining music, and watch films that bring history to life with original footage featuring the people, stories, sights, and sounds of the Woodstock Festival.

Woodstock: The Music

Woodstock: The Music showcases high-definition footage of the best performances from the Woodstock Music and Art Fair. Experience these iconic performances from the perspectives of the performers themselves, as well as contemporary artists today.

Woodstock: Through Lisa's Lens

Woodstock: Through Lisa's Lens features 1969 festival photographer Lisa Law's imagery, illustrating moments of individuality and community, energy and exhaustion, and peace and exuberance.

Corridor Exhibit Gallery: 3 Days of Peace & Music

The Corridor Exhibit Gallery features vignettes on each of the 32 groups that performed at Woodstock. This semi-permanent exhibit tells the story of each group before and after Woodstock. From Richie Havens' opening performance to Jimi Hendrix's rousing closing act, learn how each band left a lasting impact on music and popular culture.

Every artifact tells a story, but a guided docent tour can give you a more comprehensive idea of what went down at Woodstock...and more. Visit the Museum at Bethel Woods to explore the legacy of Woodstock and the '60s.