The following is a list of allegedly haunted museums in New York, USA. Be sure to leave me a comment and let me know which location you think is the creepiest! To view my full list of ghost stories and haunted locations in New York, Click Here. And if you liked this list, be sure to check out my new book, The Folklore & Haunted Locations Guide: New York, available on Amazon!!
And be sure to also check out this spooky YouTube Video I made to go along with this Blog: #1 - 9/11 Memorial Site & Museum
Coordinates: 40.711632°, -74.013112°
Location Address: 180 Greenwich Street, Manhattan, New York, 10007 Many rescue workers and emergency response teams on the morning of the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks in New York City reported witnessing the apparition of a mysterious dark-skinned woman wearing a white dress, who appeared at the collapsing World Trade Center to assist wounded victims and to help the souls of the deceased to pass over. Since the September 11th terrorist attacks, visitors at Ground Zero in Manhattan report witnessing the apparitions of victims and rescue workers who were killed tragically, as well as experiencing other paranormal phenomena, such as hearing disembodied voices, explosions, and screams, or feeling the presence of an unseen entity. Many first responders have also reported being visited in their dreams by spirits of the deceased victims. #2 - Buffalo Naval Park Museum
Coordinates: 42.877650°, -78.880338°
Location Address: Military Park 1 Naval Park Cove, Buffalo, New York, 14202 Visitors at the Buffalo Naval Park Museum in Buffalo, New York report encountering apparitions and shadow figures aboard a decommissioned World War II-era destroyer called the USS The Sullivans. The USS The Sullivans first set sail in April of 1943, and was heavily involved in the naval conflicts of the Pacific Theater during World War II. It was named after five brothers; George, Francis, Joseph, Madison, and Albert Sullivan, who enlisted together, and who were killed when their ship was struck by a torpedo from a Japanese destroyer. According to legend, the spirits of the five Sullivan brothers often appear aboard the USS The Sullivans, along with other former crew members whose restless spirits still remain. #3 - Chautauqua County Historical Society & McClurg Museum
Coordinates: 42.321459°, -79.576920°
Location Address: 15 E. Main Street, Westfield, New York, 14787 Built in 1818 as the McClurg Mansion, the McClurg Museum in Westfield, New York also houses the Chautauqua County Historical Society. It is said to be haunted by the spirit of a young woman who once worked in the house as a servant. Visitors at the museum have reported encountering the apparition of a woman dressed in maid's clothing, as well as hearing the disembodied sounds of a woman crying. Although many claim to witness the young woman's apparition, the reason for her presence is unknown. #4 - Dr. Best House & Medical Exhibit
Coordinates: 42.596231°, -74.332919°
Location Address: 1568 Clauverwie Road, Middleburgh, New York, 12122 Constructed in 1884 as a doctor's office and home for the late Dr. Best, the Dr. Best House & Medical Exhibit in Middleburgh, New York is said to be haunted by the spirits of Dr. Best, his wife, and son, all of whom passed away in the house. The location is furnished with much of its original decor, as well as a variety of medical tools and devices from the late Victorian era. Paranormal investigators report witnessing apparitions and hearing disembodied voices, as well as the unexplained sounds of a piano playing late at night when the house is empty. Others report feeling sudden cold spots, as well as experiencing other paranormal phenomena, such as feeling the presence of an unseen entity, or feeling as if being watched. The Dr. Best House & Medical Exhibit also hosts paranormal investigations and ghost tours during the Halloween season. #5 - Ft. William Henry Museum & Restoration
Coordinates: 43.420957°, -73.712707°
Location Address: 48 Canada Street, Lake George, New York, 12845 Ft. William Henry in Lake George, New York was established in 1755 as a British military outpost during the French and Indian War. It is said to be haunted by the spirits of over 200 British troops who were massacred by a tribe of Native American warriors after surrendering to invading French forces in 1757, though some estimate the number of casualties to be as high as 1,500. Visitors at the museum report witnessing the apparitions of former soldiers, as well as experiencing strange paranormal activity, such as disembodied voices, cold spots, doors opening and closing by themselves, and objects being moved by an unseen entity. The Ft. William Henry Museum was featured on an episode of the popular television series Ghost Hunters in October of 2009. #6 - Frederic Remington Art Museum
Coordinates: 44.698525°, -75.492948°
Location Address: 303 Washington Street, Ogdensburg, New York, 13669 Constructed in 1810 as a private residence, the Frederic Remington Art Museum in Ogdensburg, New York is said to be haunted by the spirit of a woman named Madame Vespucci, who lived in the home before it became a museum. Employees often report encountering Madame Vespucci's apparition and hearing the sounds of a disembodied female voice, as well as experiencing other paranormal activity such as cold spots, and feelings of being watched by an unseen entity. #7 - Historic Valentown Hall & Museum
Coordinates: 43.026100°, -77.436401°
Location Address: 267 High Street, Victor, New York, 14564 Constructed in 1879 as a shopping center, Valentown Hall in Victor, New York was converted into a museum in 1940. Visitors report witnessing apparitions, as well as experiencing other paranormal phenomena, such as disembodied voices, music, and objects moving by themselves. The old building is filled with hundreds of relics and artifacts dating back to the 1800's, which many believe is the reason it is haunted.
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