The best arts & culture spots in Westchester County

26 arts & culture spots we’ve checked and stand behind — with the story on each one. Not a ranking; a record.

Browse another shelf: all of Westchester County’s best · Restaurants · Beauty · Shopping · Nightlife · Bakeries & Sweets · Health & Wellness · Entertainment · Cafes · Home & Garden · Parks & Outdoors · Hobbies, Books, & Crafts · Pets · Antiques, Thrift, & Vintage · Sporting Goods

Pinned in Westchester County today

This spot is open today.

Two pinned places a day in Westchester County — $10 here, $25 adds the newsletter. List your business →

Paid placements are always marked.

Arts & Culture · 26 places · showing the latest additions first

Van Cortlandt Manor

Arts & Culture

Van Cortlandt Manor brings Revolutionary War-era life into focus with costumed guides, gardens, and thoughtful storytelling about the early…

525 S Riverside Ave (Croton-On-Hudson)

“Van Cortlandt Manor brings Revolutionary War-era life into focus with costumed guides, gardens, and thoughtful storytelling about the early republic.”

From the Hudson Valley newsletter, October 8, 2026

Website ↗

Museum & site for a fall event that sees 1000s of intricately carved pumpkins lit up by night.

525 S Riverside Ave (Croton-On-Hudson)

“Museum & site for a fall event that sees 1000s of intricately carved pumpkins lit up by night.”

Website ↗

Sing Sing Prison Museum is deep into commemorating 200 years of Sing Sing with public programs, a virtual exhibit, and plans for a visitor…

30 State St (Ossining)

“Sing Sing Prison Museum is deep into commemorating 200 years of Sing Sing with public programs, a virtual exhibit, and plans for a visitor center and gallery at the historic Olive Opera House. If you’re curious about the 1825 cellblock, the Mutual Welfare League, and why it all still matters, this is worth your time.”

From the Hudson Valley newsletter, September 21, 2026

Website ↗

Ossining Historical Society keeps the village’s character front and center with a gallery that nods to our river views, like Robert Havell…

196 Upper Croton Ave (Ossining)

“’s Hudson River North to Croton Point. When you want a low key dose of hometown pride, this local museum hits the right notes.”

From the Hudson Valley newsletter, September 16, 2026

Website ↗
Run a Westchester County business? Two pinned spots a day — $10 here, $25 adds the newsletter. Advertise →

One River School of Art + Design in Larchmont runs year-round classes for kids, teens, and adults that rotate monthly through painting,…

2081 Boston Post Rd (Larchmont)

“One River School of Art + Design in Larchmont runs year-round classes for kids, teens, and adults that rotate monthly through painting, drawing, and digital art, with materials and software included. Start any time, join a welcoming community, then show off at student exhibitions and Open Studio sessions.”

From the Hudson Valley newsletter, September 20, 2026

Website ↗

Whether you're deep into Westchester history or just wondering about the Marble School House you pass all the time, Eastchester Historical…

Marble Schoolhouse, 388 California Rd (Bronxville)

“Whether you're deep into Westchester history or just wondering about the Marble School House you pass all the time, Eastchester Historical Society preserves local stories, maintains a research library, and hosts 250th anniversary happenings.”

From the New Rochelle newsletter, September 11, 2026

Website ↗

If you’re into soulful mixed media that carries history and heart, Leroy Campbell Fine Art is worth your time. Explore expressive art and…

75 Brookfield Rd (Mt Vernon)

“If you’re into soulful mixed media that carries history and heart, Leroy Campbell Fine Art is worth your time. Explore expressive art and reproductions, then dive into his memoir, Extended Hands, A Love Story, for a candid, funny, triumphant look at the life behind the work.”

From the Yonkers newsletter, September 8, 2026

Website ↗

Atelier Modern

Arts & Culture

Atelier Modern brings curated art, gifts, and expressive home decor to your walls and shelves, with rotating exhibitions like Everyday…

2091 Boston Post Rd (Larchmont)

“Atelier Modern brings curated art, gifts, and expressive home decor to your walls and shelves, with rotating exhibitions like Everyday Icons + Wild Moments and smart Art Advisory and Gift Concierge if you need a nudge. Bonus, they’re a 2025 + 2026 Best of Westchester winner for curated art.”

From the New Rochelle newsletter, September 30, 2026

Website ↗

Madelyn Jordon Fine Art curates contemporary and 20th-century works, from vibrant abstraction to tactile fiber art, and backs it up with…

The ArtsWestchester Building, 31 Mamaroneck Ave Apt 609 (White Plains)

“Madelyn Jordon Fine Art curates contemporary and 20th-century works, from vibrant abstraction to tactile fiber art, and backs it up with consulting, appraisals, and resale know-how. Bonus, their "view in your room" tool and frequent spotlights make collecting in Westchester feel doable and genuinely fun.”

From the Greenburgh newsletter, October 4, 2026

Website ↗

Need a quick reset by the river? Costumed educators walk you through the romantic cottage and riverside landscape of Washington Irving's…

3 W Sunnyside Ln (Irvington)

“Need a quick reset by the river? Costumed educators walk you through the romantic cottage and riverside landscape of Washington Irving's Sunnyside, where Irving dreamed up the Headless Horseman and Rip Van Winkle, then you can wander the Hudson-side grounds and feel smug about living here.”

From the Greenburgh newsletter, September 24, 2026

Website ↗

Lyndhurst Mansion

Arts & Culture

Trade your usual loop for a wander through Lyndhurst Mansion, an 1838 Alexander Jackson Davis Gothic Revival stunner with original…

635 S Broadway (Tarrytown)

“Trade your usual loop for a wander through Lyndhurst Mansion, an 1838 Alexander Jackson Davis Gothic Revival stunner with original decorative arts, sweeping Hudson views, and park-like grounds. This week, do a mansion or landscape tour, catch a special event, then just linger in those gardens.”

From the Greenburgh newsletter, September 18, 2026

Website ↗

Glenview Mansion

Arts & Culture

At the Hudson River Museum, Glenview Mansion is an 1877 stunner on the National Register that shows off the Trevor family’s world in rich…

Ravine Ave (Yonkers)

“At the Hudson River Museum, Glenview Mansion is an 1877 stunner on the National Register that shows off the Trevor family’s world in rich woodwork, art, and ornate details. It even pops up in HBO’s The Gilded Age, so bring your curiosity and soak up some Yonkers history this week.”

From the Yonkers newsletter, September 18, 2026

Website ↗

Sherwood House Museum

Arts & Culture

Hidden in plain sight, Sherwood House Museum is a fully furnished pre-Revolutionary farmhouse where Washington’s army once rolled by and…

340 Tuckahoe Rd (Yonkers)

“Hidden in plain sight, Sherwood House Museum is a fully furnished pre-Revolutionary farmhouse where Washington’s army once rolled by and Yonkers got its first doctor’s office. Nerd out on local history, original rooms and period furnishings, or snag a cozy private tour and feel time slow down.”

From the Yonkers newsletter, September 19, 2026

Website ↗

Percy Grainger House

Arts & Culture

Tucked right in White Plains, Percy Grainger House is the preserved home and studio of the wildly inventive early 20th century composer.…

7 Cromwell Pl (White Plains)

“Tucked right in White Plains, Percy Grainger House is the preserved home and studio of the wildly inventive early 20th century composer. Expect painted tiles, towel clothing, and even Free Music Machines, plus thoughtful exhibitions like Paper, Line, Color that make his creative world feel close to home.”

From the White Plains newsletter, October 9, 2026

Website ↗

Gallery started with Roy R. Neuberger's donation of 108 works, now home to over 6,000 pieces.

Neuberger Museum of Art, 735 Anderson Hill Road (Park in the W1 Lot, 735 Anderson Hill Rd (Purchase)

“Gallery started with Roy R. Neuberger's donation of 108 works, now home to over 6,000 pieces.”

Website ↗

Hudson River Museum

Arts & Culture

Make Hudson River Museum your midweek escape with planetarium shows for every level, galleries mixing art, science, and history, plus…

511 Warburton Ave (Yonkers)

“Make Hudson River Museum your midweek escape with planetarium shows for every level, galleries mixing art, science, and history, plus Glenview, a Gilded Age time capsule. It’s the final days for Black Cowboys in America: Photographs by Ron Tarver, so catch it before it rides off.”

From the Yonkers newsletter, September 29, 2026

Website ↗

URBAN STUDIO UNBOUND

Arts & Culture

Urban Studio Unbound is an artist-run, loft-based gallery in downtown Yonkers showcasing contemporary work from emerging and mid-career…

66 Main St Apt D (Yonkers)

“Urban Studio Unbound is an artist-run, loft-based gallery in downtown Yonkers showcasing contemporary work from emerging and mid-career locals, plus it runs life drawing and figurative painting workshops, an Artist in Residence program, and its Sidewalk Talk series. A friendly nonprofit since 2014...”

From the Yonkers newsletter, October 6, 2026

Website ↗

Andrus Planetarium

Arts & Culture

Skip the city glow and let Andrus Planetarium at the Hudson River Museum take you on weekend journeys from tonight’s sky to kid-friendly…

511 Warburton Ave (Yonkers)

“Skip the city glow and let Andrus Planetarium at the Hudson River Museum take you on weekend journeys from tonight’s sky to kid-friendly space quests, plus private birthday flights. It’s a smart, low-key way to feed your curiosity without leaving Yonkers, and yes, the stars really show off.”

From the Yonkers newsletter, September 15, 2026

Website ↗

White Plains Performing Arts Center keeps Westchester buzzing with professional theater, concerts, and special events, from Trolls JR. this…

11 City Pl (White Plains)

“White Plains Performing Arts Center keeps Westchester buzzing with professional theater, concerts, and special events, from Trolls JR. this week to big-ticket titles like Dear Evan Hansen and Disney’s Frozen later this year. Skip the city, grab a seat, and feel smug about your short commute.”

From the White Plains newsletter, September 24, 2026

Website ↗

Interactive exhibits, hands-on activities, and STEAM challenges for children of all ages in a historic building.

100 Playland Pkwy (Rye)

“Interactive exhibits, hands-on activities, and STEAM challenges for children of all ages in a historic building.”

Website ↗

Philipse Manor Hall State Historic Site digs into Our Whole History with exhibits that actually connect Yonkers’ past to the people who…

29 Warburton Ave (Yonkers)

“Philipse Manor Hall State Historic Site digs into Our Whole History with exhibits that actually connect Yonkers’ past to the people who live here now.”

From the Yonkers newsletter, September 22, 2026

Website ↗

Whether you want a quick hit of Revolutionary inspo this week or a deeper dive into New Rochelle’s Huguenot roots, Thomas Paine Cottage…

20 Sicard Ave (New Rochelle)

“Whether you want a quick hit of Revolutionary inspo this week or a deeper dive into New Rochelle’s Huguenot roots, Thomas Paine Cottage Museum is the last standing American home of Paine, with rotating exhibits and lively community events that make history feel weirdly current.”

From the New Rochelle newsletter, September 20, 2026

Website ↗

Listed here?

You’ve earned the mark — get the BaseLocal’s Best badge for your site →. Want in? List your business →