Museums
Suggett house museum & Kellogg Memorial Research Center
Location: 25 Homer Ave., Cortland
Find out how Cortland families lived over 100 years ago and gain a new appreciation for the past and present way of life.
Hours for The Kellogg Memorial Research Center is open Wednesday through Saturday from 12 pm to 5 pm.
The Suggett House Museum is open Wednesday through Saturday from 12 pm to 5 pm. No admission charge, donations accepted.
CNY Living history center
Location: 4386 US-11, Cortland
The CNY Living History Center consists of three museums. The Homeville museum focuses on military and local history. The two other museums feature Brockway trucks, tractors, and agricultural history. An afternoon here is a great way for kids to see Cortland’s past come to life.
Open Tuesday - Saturday: 10 am - 5 pm. Last admission at 4 pm to ensure visitors have enough time to tour the exhibits.
Closed Sunday - Monday and the 4th of July. Adults $10, Seniors $9, Children (6 to 18) $5, Children (5 & under) Free, Active Military (with ID) Free.
1890 house
Location: 37 Tompkins St., Cortland
Experience the splendor of the late 19th century as you learn about Chester Wickwire, an inventor and businessman. The house is designed after James Baileys house, renowned circus ringmaster, and has secret passageways to explore.
The 1890 House is open Thursday – Saturday, 11:00am – 4:00pm and Sunday, 12:00pm – 4:00pm.
Guided tours are the best way to explore the 1890 House. Guided tours are subject to availability. Visitors are advised to book in advance to guarantee a guided tour spot. Walk-ins also welcome.
Adults – $15; Seniors – $12; Military – $10; Students – $10; Children 6-18 – $5; Children 5 & younger – free when accompanied by an adult
Sciencenter
Location: 601 1st St., Ithaca
Interactive science exhibits engage, empower, and educate children of all ages. There’s even an outdoor science playground and mini-golf course.
Kids under 2, free; general admission $10; Seniors (65+) $9; EBT cardholders $1
Tuesday, 10 am - 5 pm; Wednesday, 10 am - 5 pm; Thursday, 10 am - 5 pm; Friday, 10 am - 5 pm; Saturday, 10 am - 5 pm; Sunday, 10 am - 5 pm
Paleontological research institution and museum of the earth
Location: 1259 Trumansburg Rd., Ithaca
Learn about what paleontologists do and check out the dinosaurs they’ve uncovered. You can even take home fossils from the Lab.
Open Thurs.-Mon, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Adults, $12.50; Seniors, $9.50; Child (0-3), free; Youth (4-17) $7.50; College Student (with ID) $9.50
Roberson museum and science center
Location: 30 Front St., Binghamton
The museum offers many different exhibits, summer for kids, and a planetarium.
Members: Free | Children 4 & under: Free | Students: $6 | Seniors: $6 | Adults: $8 | Military: $6
PLANETARIUM SHOWS
Fridays: 7PM
Saturdays: 1PM, 2PM, 3PM
Sundays: 1PM, 2PM, 3PM
MUSEUM & MANSION
Monday: Closed
Tuesday: Closed
Wednesday: 12PM – 5PM
Thursday: 12PM– 5PM
Friday: 12PM –9PM
Saturday: 12PM – 5PM
Sunday: 12PM – 5PM
Kopernik Observatory & Science Center
Location: 698 Underwood Rd., Vestal
Explore space, the planets, telescopes, and astronomy with a day visit or sign children up for summer camp. Kopernik Observatory is open to the public every Friday Evening regardless of sky conditions.
March – May, doors open at 7:30 PM, and public program at 8:00 PM;
June – July, doors open at 8:00 PM, and public program at 8:30 PM;
August – November doors open at 7:30 PM, and public program at 8:00 PM.
$6.00 Adult; $4.00 seniors/students; $20.00 Family Maximum; Group rate (10 or more):
$4 adult, $3 senior/student; Kopernik Members are FREE!; ASTC Members are Free
MOSt (Milton J. Rubenstein museum of science & technology)
Location: 500 S. Franklin St., Syracuse
The MOST is a hands-on learning experience for kids of all ages.
Adults: $12; EBT Adults: $2; Children (2-11): $10; EBT Children (2-11): $1; Seniors (65+): $10; EBT Seniors (65+): $1.
- Monday - Wednesday: Closed
- Thursday, Friday, Saturday & Sunday: 9:30 am - 5 pm