NYPA Press Release

NORTH BLENHEIM—The New York Power Authority (NYPA) today announced the expanded re-opening of its Blenheim-Gilboa Visitors Center Complex, including Historic Lansing Manor, beginning May 31.

In accordance with New York State Indoor Family Entertainment Centers guidelines, the Blenheim-Gilboa Visitors Center Complex located at 1378 State Route 30, will be open Monday through Fridays for guided tours of up to 15 people including school groups, families, or individuals and groups who are willing to tour with others.

To protect visitors and NYPA employees, the Power Authority has added new safety precautions, including state-of-the-art indoor air filtration systems, visitor health screenings and temperature checks, and between-tour facility cleanings. All visitors must wear masks; tour guides will wear masks as well. Further information on health and safety entry requirements are available in the FAQ on the webpage.

NYPA has added a reservation system that allows for limited, timed, guided tours. Reservations are encouraged, but walk-ins can be scheduled if space permits.  Note: The Visitors Center and Lansing Manor have separate reservation systems. To make a reservation or for further information, visit the visitors center information page on NYPA’s website at

nypa.gov/BGVisitorsCenter or call -1-800-724-0309.

Due to changing conditions in response to COVID-19, up-to-date information regarding the facilities will be available at nypa.gov/VisitorsCenters. All NYPA visitors center events remain canceled until further notice.

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