Visit

Launched June, 2015, on view until October 2017

There are no more tours available.

Constellation has many viewing points including the Metro-North Hudson Line trains, nearby hiking trails, and by boat tour. Located near Dia: Beacon, Magazzino Italian Art and The Storm King Art Center, Constellation furthers the Hudson Valley’s reputation as one of the world’s finest places to experience large-scale contemporary art.

 

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Getting here

Land

Constellation is visible from both sides of the Hudson River, with recommended viewing areas:

On the east side of the Hudson, you will find the viewing area near the Breakneck train stop near Beacon, NY, a short walk off of State Route 9D. Follow the posted Constellation signs. See map below. Bring a flashlight!  View from the footbridge… or walk over the bridge and take the little path to view from the shore if the tide allows!

Please note that this is NOT the location of the Constellation tour boat departure dock. Directions to the dock can be found here

Pollepel Island with the Bannerman Castle Ruin is part of the beautiful Hudson Highlands State Park. For information about hiking trails click here or here for links to trail maps

For the area closest to the Constellation, look for the NORTH Hudson Highlands trail map.

Train

See fantastic views of Constellation without even getting out of your seat!

The project can be seen directly from the windows of the Metro-North Hudson train car, looking toward the river between the Cold Spring and Beacon Stations. Visit the official viewing area near the Breakneck Ridge, just follow the posted Constellation signs. There is limited weekend-only service between Grand Central and the Breakneck Ridge station on the Hudson.

For more information visit Metro-North’s Deals & Getaways Constellation page.

Water

There are no more boat tours available.

 

Enjoy a spectacular viewing of Constellation from the Hudson River.

Take a sunset boat cruise, tour the island and see Constellation alight from the water with a guided tour with the official Constellation boat tour on the Bannerman Castle Trust’s Estuary Steward.

 

 

 

Pollepel Island with the Bannerman Castle ruin

Bannerman's Island, Fishkill, New York, United States

Constellation is visible from both sides of the Hudson River, click the other icons to see the other viewing areas

Breakneck train stop area

398 Breakneck Road, Beacon, NY 12508, USA

On the east side of the Hudson, you will find the viewing area near the Breakneck train stop near Beacon, NY, a short walk off of State Route 9D. Follow the posted Constellation signs.
Please note that this is NOT the location of the Constellation tour boat departure dock. Directions to the dock can be found here: http://melissamcgillconstellation.com/visit/book-boat-tours/

Programming

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CONSTELLATION – FINAL REPORT

CONSTELLATION BOAT TOUR TICKETS ARE NOW AVAILABLE FOR ITS FINAL SEASON! TOURS RESUME IN MAY 2017 AND RUN UNTIL OCTOBER 2017

Tickets are available at: http://melissamcgillconstellation.com/visit/book-boat-tours/. For more information contact: info@melissamcgillconstellation.com or 347-244-3044.

CONSTELLATION FAMILY WORKSHOPS AND TOURS ANNOUNCED FOR 2016 SEASON

On August 21, families can join artist Melissa McGill and poet Edwin Torres for a free program sponsored by the Lulu & Leo Fund that uses the public art project Constellation as inspiration for activities that foster and celebrate individual … Continued

Tickets are now available for the 2016 Constellation boat tours!

Constellation Boat Tours begin May 7, 2016. For schedules and details click here for information.

NEWSLETTER – HOLIDAY 2015

NEWSLETTER – LATE SUMMER 2015

CLICK HERE TO READ THE LATE SUMMER 2015 CONSTELLATION NEWSLETTER!

via Niche Modern: CONSTELLATION OPENING NIGHT A SUCCESS!

Click here to read Niche Modern’s article on CONSTELLATION!

Storm King Adventure Tours is the Official Kayak Tour Provider for Constellation!

A really beautiful way to experience Constellation! Storm King Adventure Tours will be offering evening kayak tours throughout the season, starting June 27. Book early as space is limited! http://www.stormkingadventuretours.com/constellation-tour.php

Constellation launch!

Constellation launches on Sunday, June 28! Save the date- details coming soon!