About the Troy-Hayner Cultural Center
The Troy-Hayner Cultural Center is a place where everyone is welcome to enjoy a beautiful historic building and experience the arts. Located in the heart of downtown Troy, the Hayner serves as a gathering space for concerts, classes, exhibits, and community events that bring people together.
Whether you are visiting for a performance, exploring an art exhibit, or simply stopping in to enjoy the space, the Hayner exists to be open, accessible, and meaningful to the community it serves.
Our Role in the Community
The Troy-Hayner Cultural Center is here to benefit the local community through arts and culture. Supported by Troy residents and community partners, the Hayner provides opportunities for people of all ages to engage with music, visual art, education, and shared experiences.
Our programming focuses on being approachable, inclusive, and rooted in the needs and interests of our community.
What We Do
The Hayner’s work is centered around three core pillars:
- Events
- Live performances, community gatherings, film screenings, and special programs that bring people together.
- Classes
- Hands-on learning opportunities for children, teens, and adults, encouraging creativity, skill-building, and lifelong engagement with the arts.
- Music
- A cornerstone of the Hayner’s identity, with concerts and music series that highlight both local talent and visiting artists in an intimate, welcoming setting.
Together, these pillars shape the Hayner as an active, living cultural center — not just a historic site.
The Hayner Today
Today, the Troy-Hayner Cultural Center is a vibrant part of life in Troy. Throughout the year, the mansion hosts concerts, rotating art exhibits, educational programs, and community traditions that invite people to return again and again.
The Hayner is intentionally local-focused, created to serve the residents who support it and to reflect the creativity, history, and spirit of the Troy community.
A Historic Home for the Arts
The Hayner is housed in a historic mansion with deep roots in Troy’s story. Preserving and sharing this space is an important part of what makes visiting the Hayner special — it is a place where history and contemporary creativity exist side by side.
Visitors often discover that learning about the building’s past adds to their experience of the programs happening inside it today.
The People Behind the Hayner
The Troy-Hayner Cultural Center is supported by dedicated staff, volunteers, and community members who care deeply about arts and culture in Troy. Their work ensures the Hayner remains a welcoming and active space for the public.
Link: Meet the Staff
Link: Volunteer with the Hayner
Community Support
The Hayner’s programs and preservation efforts are made possible through the support of the Troy community, including public funding and the ongoing involvement of Friends of Hayner, a nonprofit organization established to provide additional financial support for the Cultural Center.
Upcoming at the Hayner Center
Below is a snapshot of upcoming programs and activities at the Troy-Hayner Cultural Center. For full details, registration information, and the most up-to-date listings, please visit our Events page.