About The Hyde

Founder & Mission

Museum founders Charlotte and Louis Hyde acquired the majority of the works of art that are on display in Hyde House, their former home. After the death of her husband in 1934, Charlotte continued to acquire new works of art and broaden the scope of the collection. Charlotte died in 1963, at which time The Hyde Collection opened as a public museum. Her mission for the Museum is still our core focus today, which is “to maintain a Museum for the exhibition of the permanent collection and to promote and cultivate the improvement of the fine arts, for the education and benefit of the residents of Glens Falls and vicinity and the general public.

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The Hyde Today

The Hyde Today

The Hyde Today

The Hyde is one of the Northeast’s exceptional art museums with distinguished collections of European and American Art.

Comparable to that of a major metropolitan museum, the core collection, acquired by Museum founders Louis and Charlotte Hyde, includes works by such artists as Sandro Botticelli, El Greco, Rembrandt, Peter Paul Rubens, Edgar Degas, Georges Seurat, Pablo Picasso, and Pierre-Auguste Renoir, and American artists Thomas Eakins, Childe Hassam, Winslow Homer, and James McNeill Whistler.

The Museum’s collection of Modern and Contemporary art features works by artists including Josef Albers, Dorothy Dehner, Sam Gilliam, Adolph Gottlieb, Grace Hartigan, Ellsworth Kelly, Sol LeWitt, George McNeil, Robert Motherwell, Ben Nicholson, Robert Rauschenberg, and Bridget Riley.

Today, The Hyde offers significant national and international exhibitions, and a packed schedule of events that help visitors to experience art in new ways.

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John Lefner, CEO, The Hyde Collection

Message from the CEO

Dear Friends,

As the end of winter approaches, The Hyde Collection is buzzing with energy, creativity, and a deepened commitment to enriching our community through fine art and uplifting programming.
This year promises to be one of growth and inspiration, as we continue to build on our legacy while embracing new opportunities to connect and engage. Our galleries feature a dynamic range of exhibitions, from celebrated contemporary voices to timeless masterworks.

We are thrilled to host Odili Donald Odita: A Survey of Context with its vibrant explorations of color, patterns, and social dialogue in Feibes & Schmitt Gallery, alongside intimate showcases of regional talents like Millicent Young, Brian Dickerson, and Melinda Stickney-Gibson who have collaborated on CUSP in the Charles R. Wood Gallery and in the courtyard of Historic Hyde House. Be sure to visit each room in the House to enjoy the marvelous works collected by our founder, Charlotte Pruyn Hyde, and her husband Louis.

Highlights of the Georgi Collection invite you to visit the past as we celebrate the collection of Renaissance works in Whitney-Renz Gallery from the Georgi Museum in Shushan, NY, and you will be transported back as far as the origin of the oldest piece in our collection can take you as you examine Cypriot Pottery in Hoopes Gallery. These exhibitions, thoughtfully curated to spark conversation and reflection, affirm our dedication to presenting art that resonates across generations and genres.

Beyond our exhibitions, we are expanding our educational initiatives to foster creativity in learners of all ages. Our artist-led workshops, community programs, and school partnerships will provide more opportunities than ever to make art accessible and meaningful. We believe art has the power to inspire change, and we are committed to nurturing a space where curiosity and imagination thrive, and a lifelong love for art is fostered.

This year, we’re also enhancing our beloved campus. We’ve listened to your feedback and are making thoughtful updates to improve visitor experience, ensuring The Hyde remains a welcoming haven for all who walk through our doors. And as always, we look forward to gathering for special events that celebrate the joy of art and community — from artist talks and panel discussions to our annual summer luncheon (July 22nd) and our gala (September 27^th).

None of this would be possible without your unwavering support. As members, donors, and friends, you play an essential role in sustaining The Hyde’s mission. Your passion fuels everything we do, and we are deeply grateful for your belief in the transformative power of the arts. To make your contribution in support of The Hyde, please click HERE.

We invite you to join us throughout 2025 — to explore, to learn, to connect, and to be inspired. Let’s make this year an extraordinary chapter in The Hyde’s ongoing story.

With gratitude and excitement,

John Lefner

CEO, The Hyde Collection

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