One of only two dedicated peace museums in the United States

A place to explore, reflect, and build a more peaceful world.

730 Broadway, Kingston, NY

Friday · 11am – 7pm Saturday · 11am – 6pm Sunday · 11am – 4pm

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Grand Opening July 10th

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Grand Opening July 10th 〰️

Right here in the Hudson Valley — a welcoming third space where families, educators, and curious minds of all ages come together to explore stories of peace, find inspiration, and imagine a more just world together.

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MUSEUM & EXHIBITS

The Peace Museum will feature rotating exhibitions exploring peace, environmental justice, human rights, community history, and the systems shaping our world today.

Explore Our Permanent Exhibits

What is Peace?

Oddly enough, most folks don’t know what peace really means or what it looks like. This exhibit unpacks violence in all its forms and helps you understand our definition of peace.
Human Rights

This exhibit explores the history and evolution of universal human rights, from the founding of the United Nations following the Second World War to the adoption of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights.
Climate Action in the Hudson Valley

How does climate change affect the Hudson Valley, and what can we do about it? This interactive exhibition explores local environmental challenges through the lens of peace, justice, and sustainability.
Refugees

Who is a refugee, and why do people leave their homes? This exhibition examines the causes of forced displacement and the challenges refugees face while rebuilding their lives in new communities. Built around one of our signature pieces of art by Kunio Izuka.

MUSEUM & EXHIBITS

Upcoming Exhibits

Visit us each month to experience our rotating exhibit series, with a new exhibit opening on the first day of every month.

Women and Violence // Women For Peace

Opening September 1st 2026
How does climate change affect the Hudson Valley, and what can we do about it? This interactive exhibition explores local environmental challenges through the lens of peace, justice, and sustainability.
Indigenous Voices

Opening October 1st 2026
Indigenous Voices honors the rich histories, cultures, and ongoing presence of Indigenous peoples connected to the Hudson Valley. Through artwork, literature, storytelling, and historical exploration, this exhibit highlights Indigenous relationships with land, water, community, and tradition.
What is Democracy?

Opening November 1st 2026
Democracy is an ongoing practice of participation, dialogue, and shared responsibility. This exhibit explores the history, principles, and evolution of democracy, inviting visitors to reflect on the rights, freedoms, and responsibilities that shape our communities.

PROGRAMS & LEARNING LAB

For Youth, Educators & Community

The Learning Lab is a space for education in action, offering programs in peace education, environmental justice, conflict resolution, wellness, and creative expression.

Community Events

Join us for talks, dialogues, films, and workshops.
Youth & Children

Weekend & After-school programs for school-age kids, plus our weekly “youth hangs”.
Educators

Professional Development for educators. Get CTLE credits.

Our Core Values

What Guides Everything We Do

Holistic Earth Care

We recognize the Earth not as a resource to be extracted but as a living, breathing community to which we belong. Holistic Earth Care is rooted in the understanding that environmental justice is inseparable from social justice. We are committed to climate action, ecological regeneration, and uplifting Indigenous knowledge systems.

Relational Existence

We believe that peace and justice begin in relationship—with ourselves, each other, and the more-than-human world. Relational Existence calls us to recognize our interconnectedness and interdependence. This means centering care, empathy, and mutual responsibility in all we do.

Global Consciousness

We strive to cultivate an awareness that transcends borders and embraces a planetary perspective. Global Consciousness means understanding the historical and ongoing structures of violence and injustice, and working to heal and transform them. We draw from the fields of peace studies, decolonial education, and spiritual activism to build a culture of peace that acknowledges and addresses global interconnectedness.

Rev Dr Leonisa Ardizzone

About our Founder

Leonisa is one of a small global community of scholars holding a PhD in Peace Education from Columbia University — earned under Dr Betty Reardon, the very founder of the field. A Visiting Professor at Vassar College, ordained UU minister, Smithsonian committee co-chair, author, and jazz musician, she brings rare scholarly depth and genuine community heart to everything she builds.

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Founder & Executive Director

“For me, Peace is not a lofty ideal. It is a verb, it is a practice, it is a habit of mind.”

“This is exactly the kind of space our community needed — a place where we can come together and talk about how to build something better.”
—Maria Gonzalez
“My kids left asking questions I didn’t expect — about fairness, about kindness, about what it means to really listen. That’s rare.”
—Sarah Okonkwo
“Peace education can be a methodology that can be beneficial to address many of the constructs that hold many of students back from being successful within the education system. I am glad that joined this group with an open mind and will take the many lessons I have learned and apply them to my practice as an administrator in my district”. - Jenn M
“If you’re looking for meaningful PD about things that matter, Bringing Peace Education to our Community’s Classrooms is for you. Our readings about research studies and systems have been informative, our facilitators complement one another and instigate the most interesting discussions, and everyone’s voice and experiences are invited and are important. From the first meeting, I knew this would be a safe place to explore some tough topics and gain some insights.” - Denise, Teacher