WELCOME TO MURDER AND MAYHEM

WALKING TOURS 2026

6pm on Thursday and Fridays, and 4pm on Select Saturdays

Take a trip through the darker side of Troy’s history on a lantern lit tour that explores true stories of murder, disasters, and every manner of mayhem that graced the city’s streets. Hear tales of the Veiled Murderess and Hazel Drew’s unsolved murder, learn the escapades of infamous gangster Jack "Legs" Diamond, see sites of the draft riots and more, all on a tour through downtown.

Join us for the original Troy historic horror tour.

Ticket Rates:

  • $25 per person

  • $10 per student or educator (with valid ID)

If you are using a Museum Pass from the library please register in advance and choose the “Library Museum Pass” ticket option for your free ticket, you will need to present the Museum Pass at the time of the tour.

Pre-registration for a tour is strongly encouraged.

Purchase Tickets

Before registering, please note the following:

  • The tour’s content is recommended for ages 12 and up.

  • This tour is 90 minutes and covers 1.5 miles through downtown Troy on occasionally uneven sidewalk terrain. Walking shoes and weather-appropriate attire are advised.

    • Guests should be comfortable walking and potentially standing for extended periods of time.

    • HCM strongly values accessibility, and we will do our best to provide accommodations as needed. Please let museum staff know either ahead of time or at any point during the tour if accommodations are required for you or your party.

  • This tour will leave AND end at the Hart Cluett Museum, 57 Second Street Troy, NY.

    • Limited street parking is available.

  • The Hart Cluett Museum provides all walking tour participants with headsets, allowing each visitor to listen to the tour guide at their preferred volume. Please note that while you may use or bring your own earpieces/earbuds, single use earpieces will also be provided by the Hart Cluett Museum at time of tour.

 

Cancellation Policy as of April 28, 2024:
Refunds or exchanges for ticketed tours and programs must be requested no fewer than 5 days prior to the program date. A $2.30 processing fee per ticket will be charged for refunds. If HCM cancels a tour or program, a full refund will be issued. Walking tours will be canceled if there is extreme weather. Questions? Please call 518-272-7232 x111 or email tonettes@hartcluett.org.