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Fenimore Art Museum, located in Cooperstown, NY, is a museum dedicated to preserving and engaging visitors with American art and cultural heritage through a diverse range of exhibitions and programs. Named after the novelist James Fenimore Cooper, the museum showcases fine art, folk art, photography, and American Indian art collections, offering a unique and immersive experience that highlights the rich history and diverse stories of the American nation.Generated from the website

The Farmers' Museum is a private, nongovernmental educational organization. Established in 1944, the museum has a collection of more than 23,000 artifacts. It maintains a general store that offers traditional newspapers, decorative accessories, gift items and jewelry and prints by regional artists, sculptors, wood carvers and potters. The Farmers' Museum organizes a variety seasonal events, workshops, lectures, presentations, and arts and crafts sessions. The museum s wallpaper collection includes block-printed papers and roller-printed designs. The Farmers' Museum displays a 19th century farming community with a blacksmith shop, pharmacy, lawyers office, farm and tavern. It additionally exhibits a range of craft tools and textile products. The Farmers' Museum maintains a location in Cooperstown, N.Y.