50 Fite Road
Saugerties, NY 12477
Phone: 845-246-3400
Website: www.opus40.org

Among other things, the Saugerties countryside is known for abandoned quarries of the bluestone industry. One quarry was transformed into a monument commemorating the industriousness of early quarry workers and the enduring beauty of the local bluestone.

Opus 40 was conceived of by artist/sculptor Harvey Fite. He built an environmental sculpture of native bluestone over the course of thirty-seven years (1939 to 1976). Originally conceived of as forty-year project, his nearly completed work was halted by his accidental death. His work is one of the most impressive and vast sculptures ever created by a single person.

In addition to the outdoor sculpture, a small museum is open to the public. The museum displays quarrying tools collected by Harvey Fite. The site also features a series of outdoor concerts. Visit the Opus 40 Web site for the latest schedules of events there.

Hours of Operation:
Opus 40 is open each Friday, Saturday, and Sunday from Memorial weekend to November 1st. Hours are 12:00 to 5:00pm. $6 per adult, $5 students and seniors, $3 school age children. Children under 5 free with an adult. For information on group tours or special events call (845) 246-3400.