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Skidmore College in Saratoga Springs, NY

Plan a Visit to the College's Museum, Music Center, and More

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Skidmore College is a private, four-year liberal arts college in Saratoga Springs, NY. Founded in 1903 by Lucy Skidmore Scribner, the school originated as a women's college and went coed in 1971.

Today, Skidmore enrolls about 2,500 students and offers degrees in over 40 academic departments. The college is a 10-minute walk from downtown Saratoga Springs and a three-hour drive from New York City, Boston, and Montreal. They are also a hotspot for the arts in Saratoga, with a museum and art gallery, a music center, and more where the Skidmore community and the public can enjoy events.

The Frances Young Tang Teaching Museum and Art Gallery

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 Tang Teaching Museum photo by Tim Hursley

Skidmore's rich art scene thrives at the Tang Teaching Museum and Art Gallery. This center serves as a valuable learning resource for students of Skidmore College as well as a funky art and entertainment hotspot for the Saratoga community.

The Tang is open to the public free of charge, offering tours and magnificent art exhibits year round. Live music adds to the enriching culture at the Tang, as this venue features the "UpBeat On The Roof" music series in the summer. During this series, the rooftop of the Tang at Skidmore is transformed into a stage and plays host to an array of performing artists and music groups.

Arthur Zankel Music Center

view of the Arthur Zankel Music Center

The Arthur Zankel Music Center plays host to the Skidmore College Music Department as well as public concerts, lectures, and other events. The wide, bright atrium welcomes guests to the Helen Filene Ladd Concert Hall, an acoustically pristine space for both small and large audiences. The Zankel Center is one of the first buildings Skidmore College guests see upon arrival to the main entrance of the campus.

Janet Kinghorn Bernhard Theater

Skidmore College's largest auditorium is the Janet Kinghorn Bernhard Theater building, which is located behind the Arthur Zankel Music Center on the campus. The building features the larger Thrust Theater and the flexible Studio (Black Box) Theater, which seats between 80-100 audience members.

North Woods

people walking through the woods with leaves on the trail

The Skidmore College campus is located on 1,200 acres of land. 300 acres of this large area is the North Woods forest. This treasure of flora and fauna is home to complex ecosystems, lending an academic resource to the natural sciences and other fields of study. The North Woods area is host to recreational and co-curricular activities like hiking, meditation, and more.

Upcoming Events at Skidmore College

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Upbeat on the Roof with Oobleck
The Tang Teaching Museum hosts a free, outdoor concert series on the grounds of the museum during the summer.
The Frances Young Tang Teaching Museum and Art Gallery at Skidmore College, 815 N. Broadway Saratoga Springs, NY 12866
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CMS @ SPAC: Dvořák's Quintet in A Major 
The Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center's 2026 summer residency at SPAC will feature a series of concerts at the Arthur Zankel Music Center at Skidmore College.
Arthur Zankel Music Center, 815 N Broadway Saratoga Springs, NY 12866
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Wilson Tennis Camp, Skidmore College in Saratoga Springs, NY debuting summer 2026. Day camp sessions for ages 7-18, all skill levels. NCAA coach led drills, match play and player development
Skidmore College, 815 N Broadway, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866 Saratoga, NY 12866
47th Annual Palamountain Benefit
Our 2026 Palamountain Benefit will be held at the Surrey-Williamson Inn and will include a night of fine dining, an exclusive live auction, and excitement.
Surrey-Williamson Inn, 815 North Broadway Saratoga Springs, NY 12866
Horseracing Wrongs
Join us for a presentation that offers a critical examination of the American horseracing industry and the ethical concerns surrounding the sport.
Saratoga Springs Public Library, 49 Henry Street Saratoga Springs, NY 12866
two musicians on stage
CMS @ SPAC: From Haydn to Gershwin
The Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center's 2026 summer residency at SPAC will feature a series of concerts at the Arthur Zankel Music Center at Skidmore College.
Arthur Zankel Music Center, 815 N Broadway Saratoga Springs, NY 12866
outdoor concert
Upbeat on the Roof with Paintbrush Charlie
The Tang Teaching Museum hosts a free, outdoor concert series on the grounds of the museum during the summer.
The Frances Young Tang Teaching Museum and Art Gallery at Skidmore College, 815 N. Broadway Saratoga Springs, NY 12866
We The People: America 250 Edition
In observance of the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence, join us for a Declaration-focused edition of We The People.
Saratoga Springs Public Library, 49 Henry Street Saratoga Springs, NY 12866
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Frances Day 2026
Join us for our annual community open house created in honor of the museum's namesake, Frances Young Tang, Skidmore College Class of 1961.
Tang Teaching Museum at Skidmore College, 815 North Broadway Saratoga Springs, NY 12866
Burleigh, Dvořák, and Beethoven  
CMS @ SPAC: Burleigh, Dvořák, and Beethoven  
The Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center's 2026 summer residency at SPAC will feature a series of concerts at the Arthur Zankel Music Center at Skidmore College.
Arthur Zankel Music Center, 815 N Broadway Saratoga Springs, NY 12866
Excavating Revolution: Archaeological Research at the Lake George Battlefield
The Lake George Battlefield State Park in Lake George, contains the remains of twenty-five years of military ...
Saratoga Springs Public Library, 49 Henry Street Saratoga Springs, NY 12866
two musicians on stage
CMS @ SPAC: Winds Around the World 
The Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center's 2026 summer residency at SPAC will feature a series of concerts at the Arthur Zankel Music Center at Skidmore College.
Arthur Zankel Music Center, 815 N Broadway Saratoga Springs, NY 12866
outdoor concert
Upbeat on the Roof with The E-Block
The Tang Teaching Museum hosts a free, outdoor concert series on the grounds of the museum during the summer.
The Frances Young Tang Teaching Museum and Art Gallery at Skidmore College, 815 N. Broadway Saratoga Springs, NY 12866
string quartet
CMS @ SPAC: Calidore String Quartet 
The Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center's 2026 summer residency at SPAC will feature a series of concerts at the Arthur Zankel Music Center at Skidmore College.
Arthur Zankel Music Center, 815 N Broadway Saratoga Springs, NY 12866
Horseracing Wrongs
Join us for a presentation that offers a critical examination of the American horseracing industry and the ethical concerns surrounding the sport.
Saratoga Springs Public Library, 49 Henry Street Saratoga Springs, NY 12866
outdoor concert
Upbeat on the Roof with Carolyn Shapiro
The Tang Teaching Museum hosts a free, outdoor concert series on the grounds of the museum during the summer.
The Frances Young Tang Teaching Museum and Art Gallery at Skidmore College, 815 N. Broadway Saratoga Springs, NY 12866
outdoor concert
Upbeat on the Roof with Little Saints
The Tang Teaching Museum hosts a free, outdoor concert series on the grounds of the museum during the summer.
The Frances Young Tang Teaching Museum and Art Gallery at Skidmore College, 815 N. Broadway Saratoga Springs, NY 12866
outdoor concert
Upbeat on the Roof with Nice Hockey
The Tang Teaching Museum hosts a free, outdoor concert series on the grounds of the museum during the summer.
The Frances Young Tang Teaching Museum and Art Gallery at Skidmore College, 815 N. Broadway Saratoga Springs, NY 12866
outdoor concert
Upbeat on the Roof with The Millstone Rounders
The Tang Teaching Museum hosts a free, outdoor concert series on the grounds of the museum during the summer.
The Frances Young Tang Teaching Museum and Art Gallery at Skidmore College, 815 N. Broadway Saratoga Springs, NY 12866

College Address & Contact Info:

Skidmore College
815 North Broadway
Saratoga Springs, NY 12866
518-580-5000

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