Great place if you're interested in planes and history. Worth a visit for all ages. Nice history…read moreabout the local area as well.

A MUST see for anyone interested in local history, early American bicycling, early American…read moremotorcycles, as well as early aviation and naval aviation history. There's is so much packed into this big, dark block of a building, its amazing. There is a one hour movie that really is a well made, must see...preferably before exploring the exhibition. Curtiss was involved in so many different things during stages in his relatively short life, and the museum gives substantial display area to each and all of his interests. Very well worth the entry fee.

We had a wonderful and informational tour of this 1796 Inn and other buildings. Thanks Pat.read more

I liked this place. They have some excellent buildings, some of which were brought in from other…read moreareas. There is an old schoolhouse, an old 1796 inn, a log house and other buildings. They also have a garden in which foods of the era were grown, including a hops plant. I had never seen one. The people who give tours are very nice, knowledgeable, and helpful. I bought an old book of beautiful photographs at an excellent price.

I'm not much of a boat expert but there is a lot to learn at this museum and it is also a good…read moreoverview of NY State and local history as well. Admission: $3.00 is only (Applies to 4 group members).

A fun afternoon on a cold day. Self guided tour was nice. A lot of really cool hands on exhibits…read more The old winery casks in the lower level we're a real eye catcher. Learned a lot from the introduction video. Will definitely come again.

Nice little museum with a lots of different types of mediums. Modern designs and classic paintings…read moremade for a nice mix. Staff were very friendly. Inexpensive and a nice deal for both this and Corning museum especially for locals. Free parking included.

My husband and I stopped by the Rockwell Museum for a quick visit when we were exploring Corning…read morelast week. The museum is located within a building that used to serve as the Corning City Hall - a beautiful building. They sell a combo ticket with the Corning Museum of Glass, so we decided to check it out after a visit to the glass museum earlier in the day. The museum is quite small but has an interesting collection of American and Native American works. They also have two gallery spaces dedicated to temporary exhibits. While I enjoyed our visit - the collection is well displayed on the walls of their beautiful building. But it's not a large museum, and I wouldn't say it's a must visit if you're in the Corning area. Worth a stop if you have a bit extra time in town - especially if you're interested in the temporary exhibit; it's a nice little art museum!

Tompkins Center for History and Culture is located in Bank Alley just off the Ithaca Commons…read more Previously the Tompkins Trust building, the architectural character of the Palladian windows, Ionic and Corinthian pilasters, and elaborate brackets under the roof are a perfect home for the diverse history of Tompkins County. The atrium exhibit tower, honoring the Indigenous People exhibit, welcomes all who enter the space. As one walks into the center itself, five towers house exhibits related to PLACE: People, Land, Architecture, Culture and Enterprise. Utilizing the bank's footprint, one can enter the Howe/Nobles Story Vault. Inside, one may choose to record one's own story or watch recorded stories of others who call(ed) Tompkins County home. Tucked just above the main floor is the Cornell Local History Research Library where one may research family histories or just dive into the past through print materials. The old safe (Passage Through Time) houses a walking timeline of local history. A first time visitor will find herself quietly tumbling through the early days of Ithaca, with rich details and artifacts carefully knitting together a rich tapestry that are the towns of Tompkins County. As she exits this air-conditioned gem, she will remark to the staff that the next visit will need to be longer. And she'll bring her family. And then, she'll bring by her friends.

I attended an excellent local prohibition guided walking tour offered by the History Center in July…read more2022. The tour was fun. Our tour guide Ben was dynamic and knowledgeable; he tailored the tour to the participants' interests and stayed longer to answer questions. Learned a lot!

For Christmas, my mom gifted me with a certificate to go gliding. We chose a Saturday in August to…read moredo this and included in the gliding experience, was a pass to this museum, which is in the same parking lot as the gliding experience. This is a great supplement to the gliding experience, in that you can learn more about what you just did and the history of flying. I really enjoyed this a lot. I liked seeing the cloth from the Wright Brother's plane, which a piece is located in this museum and another one. There is so much great information. There is also a photo op to take photos and some interactive displays. I really enjoyed the miniature room, which displayed furnished doll houses. I learned so much from this museum and had no idea that Elmira was such an epicenter for gliding and that the factory that made gliders was in Horseheads, NY. I also had no idea that Astronaut Eileen Collins was from Elmira. It was cool seeing her outfits and learning various information about her. It is truly amazing at the people before us who made gliding possible and the experiments that they did to succeed. They were extremely brave, creative and geniuses. The gift shop is great as well. There is also a video to watch before touring the museum, but we skipped that since we actually glided before.

A small, but well maintained museum showcasing the history of motor-less flights. There is a cool…read morecollection of gliders within the museum, and you can also ride actual gliders here. It's a great attraction to visit if you're in the area.

First time visiting from out of state. My daughter brought me here for my birthday…read more Lots of beautiful and some interesting glass works. We got to create a glass décor while blowing into a hose to expand the glass that the master glassmaker manipulated into a beautiful shape. Enjoyed the experience!

The Corning Museum and their gift shop is phenomenal. We absolutely love it and have to visit when…read morewe go to the Finger Lakes. They teach you the history of glass from the Egyptians through modern times. It's so interesting to see what materials were available so long ago and well preserved they are vs modern techniques. Every piece tells a story. It's such a beautiful museum with lovely staff. They also have a great gift shop with unique pieces for all price points. We always get beautiful Christmas ornaments. I also got gorgeous glass flowers and a bird that I enjoy daily. In part of the shop, there's a back room where you can buy kitchen items from Corning. We got a really nice set of flower dishes that we love. It's a must visit in Corning and very close to town.

This site is in Elmira, so I made this part of a trip to see Mark Twain's grave, his study at…read moreElmira college, Rockwell Museum and the Corning Glass Museum, both in Corning, about 15 minutes away. I was surprised at how beautiful this museum was. The initial room was a bright room lit by a skylight. This museum is one of the only/oldest spots of early classical art, where the collection is housed in the original home, in nearly the exact original configuration, without any pieces being sold off. Gorgeous and worth the 7 dollar entry fee alone. They also have modern art and local art. Some colorful and provocative. When I was there, they also had some local Elmira artists, and some other random artifacts. Beautiful and worthwhile.

This museum is a treasure. It's one of my favorite things to do in Elmira and a must see. On a…read morerecent visit, I viewed a Fiber Art/Quilt Show there that is simply outstanding, some of the most interesting and provocative fiber art I've ever seen. I love to sit in the main gallery to revisit my favorite paintings and sculptures in the permanent collection. Gorgeous building, very warm lots of natural light and very pretty grounds year round. Enjoy!