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Pine Bush UFO and Paranormal Museum

Pine Bush, New York

The Hudson Valley's UFO town opened this museum in 2021 to tell the story of the area's many sightings, with exhibits on lights, crafts and the paranormal.

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The creatures

Flying sauceraka Disc, Flying discThe classic disc-shaped UFO that launched the modern era of sightings.Orbs and lightsaka Balls of light, Foo fightersGlowing balls of light that pace aircraft, dance over deserts or hang in the night sky.

Nearby

Same town · Festival or event · Pine Bush, NYPine Bush UFO FairA free Main Street fair with alien cosplay, paranormal talks, live music and a "Best in Galaxy" costume pageant.Usually early June. 2027 dates not announced yet97 mi · Festival or event · Asbury Park, NJJersey Devil FestivalCookman Avenue closes for costumed cryptids, storytellers, spooky vendors and a film festival honouring New Jersey's famous devil.Usually early May. 2027 dates not announced yet97 mi · Museum · Asbury Park, NJParanormal MuseumKathy Kelly runs this Cookman Avenue museum of the strange and hosts the yearly Jersey Devil Festival on the street behind it.129 mi · Expedition or tour · Lake George, NYAdirondack Bigfoot CruiseAn evening sail on the Minne Ha Ha steam paddlewheeler with Bigfoot researchers and a Q&A.$29 adults, $16 kids (2026)

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