Our Vision for the Future
As we all emerge from the pandemic lock-down, the Museum staff has been asking ourselves 'have any of our priorities and values changed over these last difficult months?' One vision that has become stronger is our vision for the future Green Museum. In fact, we are pursuing this goal with renewed vigor. On our list of green improvements are: transforming our campus with energy-efficient systems with improved accessibility, offering engaging programs aboard our 100% solar floating classroom, Solaris, and presenting exhibits that teach about climate change.
It is an ambitious goal and we have already started with significant grants and donations. But these grants and donations require a significant 60% match and your contribution will help meet that match!
It is an ambitious goal and we have already started with significant grants and donations. But these grants and donations require a significant 60% match and your contribution will help meet that match!
HRMM Campus Improvements
Funded in part by the EPA, this grant includes re-envisioning our main yards with walkway/access improvements, increased energy efficiency, added solar capacity, upgrades to our facade, grounds, and streetscape, and integrating connections to the Kingston Greenline and Empire State Trail.
Funded in part by the EPA, this grant includes re-envisioning our main yards with walkway/access improvements, increased energy efficiency, added solar capacity, upgrades to our facade, grounds, and streetscape, and integrating connections to the Kingston Greenline and Empire State Trail.
- Grant Amount to be Awarded: $430K
- Match Amount: $168K
Solaris Purchase
Funded in part by Scenic Hudson, NYS DEC, and generous donations, this amazing 100% solar tour boat has enabled us to teach passengers about the Hudson River and its history, its ecology and its future.
Funded in part by Scenic Hudson, NYS DEC, and generous donations, this amazing 100% solar tour boat has enabled us to teach passengers about the Hudson River and its history, its ecology and its future.
- Grants and Donations To Date: $286K
- Match Amount: $260K
Climate Change in the Hudson Valley
Funded in part by the NYS DEC, this indoor and outdoor exhibit tells the story of climate change in our river valley and what we can do to make it less destructive. It includes interactive and audio exhibits.
Funded in part by the NYS DEC, this indoor and outdoor exhibit tells the story of climate change in our river valley and what we can do to make it less destructive. It includes interactive and audio exhibits.
- Grant Amount to be Awarded: $40K
- Match Amount: $10K
TOTAL Promised via Grants, Loans and Donations: $756,000
TOTAL Needed to Match Grants or Retire Loans: $438,000
TOTAL Needed to Match Grants or Retire Loans: $438,000