The National Museum of Dance

The National Museum of Dance and Hall of Fame occupies the former Washington Bath House in Saratoga Spa State Park — a Beaux Arts building constructed in 1918 and restored to serve as the only museum in the nation dedicated to American professional dance. Founded in 1986, the museum's galleries document the full arc of American dance through photographs, artifacts, costumes, and archives, anchored by the Mr. & Mrs. Cornelius Vanderbilt Whitney Hall of Fame. For private events, the museum's beaux arts Foyer — lined with crystal chandeliers and original architectural details — accommodates receptions and ceremonies alongside the rotating fine art series, Art in the Foyer. The light and airy Southeast Gallery offers a quieter setting for cocktail hours, intimate ceremonies, or smaller receptions. The private courtyard provides an outdoor backdrop for tented events. The Mr. and Mrs. Ronald A. Riggi Theater, a 45-seat black box theater in the northwest wing, is available for residencies, rehearsal space, and private screenings or performances. An on-site kitchen is available; clients may select their own caterer.