5 /5 Ryan Mazierski: The Saratoga Springs History is the history of everything in Saratoga. From prehistory to the present the museum presents three floors of Saratoga Springs history! The museum is located in the historic Canfield Casino. After you purchase your ticket you will walk through the well stocked gift shop and then into the museum. Exhibits on the first floor include an early “ice casket,” Native American artifacts, an early waterpipe, rocks from the Springs, and items from the Canfield Casino.
After going through the first floor you can go up to the second. On the second floor are some very interesting displays on the history of hotels in Saratoga. Many people don’t know that at one time Saratoga had the world’s largest hotels. Artifacts from the hotel era include furniture from the Grand Union Hotel and United States Hotel.There is another room on the history of the “springs” in Saratoga Springs. Finally, there is another room that is kept in the style of the Canfield Casino. The room here gives info on people who opened the Casino, ran the Casino, and famous guests of the casino. There is also a display on the founders of the world famous Saratoga Horse Racing Track.
The third floor also puts together many interesting exhibits. One room has an actual courtroom for the city of Saratoga. There is another room on the history of the “springs” in Saratoga Springs. Portrait art made by a Saratoga Springs artist from the 19th century is also on display. Finally, more Native American artifacts are on display. The museum truly captures everything “Health, History, and Horses!”
Parking for the museum is free and you can usually park in front of the museum in Congress Park. The staff at the museum is friendly. This is a can’t miss for locals and a great stop for those visiting Saratoga.
