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World-Class Art in the Adirondacks: Inside The Hyde Collection - Bryn Schockmel
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What if one of the Northeast’s most remarkable art museums wasn’t in New York City or Boston, but tucked into the foothills of the Adirondacks?
In this episode of ADK Talks, we head to Glens Falls, NY to explore The Hyde Collection—an intimate house museum where Old Masters, modern icons, and deeply personal stories live side by side.
We’re joined by Bryn Schockmel, Curator of the Permanent Collection and Related Exhibitions, who takes us inside the legacy of founders Louis and Charlotte Hyde and behind the scenes of how world-class art ends up on the walls of a former family home.
From Rembrandt, Picasso, and Botticelli to contemporary works and bold new exhibitions, Bryn shares how The Hyde balances honoring its founders’ vision while evolving for today’s audiences.
What you’ll hear in this episode:
- The story of Louis and Charlotte Hyde and how their personal tastes shaped the museum
- Why The Hyde feels more like a home than a traditional museum
- Tips for first-time visitors on slowing down and connecting with art
- Behind-the-scenes logistics of mounting major exhibitions
- What it’s like to courier a painting overseas
- Upcoming exhibitions including birds, ceramics, Shaker design, and Scandinavian art
- A local museum recommendation you won’t want to miss
Resources:
- The Hyde Collection (Glen Falls, NY)
- Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum (Boston, MA)
- National Gallery of Art (Washington, DC)
- National Museum of Women in the Arts
- Fenimore Art Museum (Cooperstown, NY)
- The Clark Art Institute (Williamstown, MA)
- Vassar College Art Center (Poughkeepsie, NY)
- Museum of Fine Arts (Boston, MA)
- Museum of American Bird Art at Mass Audubon
- The Frick Pittsburgh (Pittsburgh, PA)
- Lake Placid Olympic Museum (Lake Placid, NY)
- Adirondack Experience: The Museum on Blue Mountain Lake in NY
Produced by NOVA