The World's Largest Kaleidoscope
"Better than the Fourth of July!" - CBS This Morning
"Cool! An incredible experience for the price of a Big Mac." - Catskill Mt. News
"Wow! Better than FAO Schwarz!" Josh Heinke (Age: 6)
Housed in the silo of a beautifully restored 18th century dairy barn, The World's Largest Kaleidoscope has been mesmerizing guests since 1996. The silo is over 56 feet tall and has been certified by the Guinness Book of World Records as being the World's Largest.
The World's Largest Kaleidoscope is a multi-media presentation that wows audiences with brilliant moving images and theater-quality sound. The overall kaleidoscope concept was designed by award winning kaleidoscope artist Charles Karadimos. The specially-created video used as the imagery for the kaleidoscope was designed by Isaac Abrams, a pioneer in the psychedelic art movement of the 60's, and his son Raphael, a computer artist. Accompanying the visuals is a musical score by Gary Burke, a local composer and drummer who has worked with Frances Ford Coppola and Bob Dylan. Listen for hints of folk, jazz, big band, psychedelic rock and patriotic grandeur.
The video's 3-dimensional effect is created using a tapered, three-mirror system. The World's Largest Kaleidoscope's mirrors, each of them 37 feet tall and weighing 2.5 tons, create a precise pyramid tapering from 15 feet at the bottom to 5 feet at the top. They reflect a constantly evolving virtual sphere with a 50 foot radius.
When visiting, you will enjoy one of three shows, depending on the season. They are:
America, The House We Live In: A look at the history of America from settlement days through the first space walks and the sixties.
Metamorphosis: A peaceful trip through the seasons
Hexagram Holiday: Perfect to put you in the mood for the Christmas season
Watch a news report on the World's Largest Kaleidoscope that ran on WNBC.
The show is open daily from 10am until 5:30 pm
Please call for holiday hours
$5.00 per show per person. Children under 12 free.
