GRAHAMSVILLE, NY — The Time and the Valleys Museum, on State Rte. 55, recently opened for the season. The museum’s exhibitions include:

“Water and the Valleys,” an exhibit on the history of the Rondout and Neversink watershed area from early geological times to the 20th century.

“Tunnels, Toil and Trouble: New York City’s Quest for Water and the Rondout-Neversink Story,” an exhibition on NYC water supply system and the towns that were removed to build the system/

“1930s Catskill Family Farm,” an outdoor, open-air experience with several early farm buildings, all illustrating life on a Catskill family farm during the 1930s. The farm is about to be removed for the building of a NYC reservoir. Buildings include a farm house, 1870s barn, electric plant, milk house, outhouse and workshop with working waterwheel.

The museum is open to the public on Saturday and Sunday, from noon to 4 p.m. through September or by appointment. Adults admission is $10, Children under 16 get in for $5, and children under six can enter for free. Museum members receive free admission. Free admission is offered to active duty military members (with ID) and up to five family members through its status as a Blue Star Museum. This free admission for members of the military and their families runs to Labor Day.

Residents can call 845/985-7700, email info@timeandthevalleysmuseum.org or visit www.timeandthevalleysmuseum.org for more information. Volunteers are always welcome and needed.