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.

You might think boats are dull, you're wrong. The finger lakes has such a rich history of private…read morecraftsmen it's astounding. A map shows the location of all the boatmakers, it's astounding! The museum costs less than $10 for a adults and it's definitely worth it. We went on a Monday and there were almost a dozen workers and volunteers building wooden boats. The woodshop is open for visitors to walk through, ask questions, and touch materials of new boats. There are new boats made from traditional methods and restoration projects going on. One restoration project has old materials when possible, but new wood is being used when original materials weren't holding up. It's excellent to see old fashioned methods preserved and appreciated! You enter this three story museum on the top floor, boats are on the top and middle floors. The museum used to be a winery. Evidence of the winery, including 1000 gallon wine barrels, are on the bottom floor. This is a great place to visit in the hot summer months because it's so comfortably chilly in the wine cellar. They take credit cards and membership starts at less than $30.

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).

Came here with two other people and we all really enjoyed it! There was a lot to see in the museum…read moreand it was really informative about a variety of science topics. It was interesting for adults and children, and there were many families the day we came. Although there was a lot of reading, there were several interactive displays too.

I struggled with rating this museum because I am torn about my feelings towards it…read more On one hand, their specimens are absolutely jaw dropping if you're into fossils or geologic history. On the other hand, it's the size of a post stamp. It is a beautiful building and all the exhibits have impeccable designing, but don't expect this experience to take more than an hour at most. I stopped to read every single placard and it took me roughly forty five minutes to get through everything. I can see this place being understimulating for the average kid, but at least my kid loved it because he loves fossils and sea shells. I am very appreciative of the work they do here to keep history alive, I just wish there was a bit more to it.

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 was so much better than Immersive Van Gogh that I saw in NYC. The lead in told the story of…read moreVan Gogh's life including many quotes from his letters I hadn't heard. The exhibit showed so many more paintings that were not included in Immersive Van Gogh. The transitions were done more smoothly which made the show much easier to watch. The music was was more contemporary and not overly loud. Overall a very well done presentation and a nice way to spend an afternoon. The small gift shop area also had a nice selection of Van Gogh related items at several price points.

I went at the last day, and glad I did. It was a memorable…read moreexperience to be surrounded by the painting in motion during part of the exhibit. An immersing experience. I like the set up of the exhibit. The First part was informative more intimate with the correspondence between the brothers. The second part was a cascade of visions that started high up and came down toward your feet, creating the illusion of being swept by the art work. The third part, was the one that I experienced a number of times. Once, was not enough to grasp the emotions of the scenes being projected on the walls, the floors, the columns. A brilliant idea to explore different artists.

The Museum in Seneca Falls highlights how the classic film was inspired by the town itself…read more Seneca Falls is often said to be the real-life model for the movie's fictional Bedford Falls, and the museum shares stories and exhibits that explore those connections. You get to see how the town's history and landmarks influenced the film's setting and characters, which adds a neat layer of meaning if you're a fan.

If you're a fan of the Christmas classic film, you will love the It's a Wonderful Life Museum in…read moreSeneca Falls. Having seen the movie many times, I was overjoyed to visit the museum, which contains a treasure trove of unique photos and artifacts related to the movie. While many of the items are replicas not used in the actual film, it's still a perfect place for fans of the movie to kill a bit of time perusing pictures of the cast members, some of which who visit the museum annually for events. Admission is a modest $5 donation, and they have a cute gift shop with items for purchase. Staff on site at the museum cannot have been any friendlier, and were willing to let us stay a few minutes even past the closing time as we had arrived shortly before they closed for the day. There is a perfect photo op spot to commemorate your bisit to "Bedford Falls." This particular museum is located in a temporary spot through 2026 while the original permanent museum is undergoing major construction and expansion. While I'm sure the permanent museum complete with theater.would be a perfect 5 out 5 rating from me, this temporary museum space was still a very enjoyable experience for me. If you are a fan of It's a Wonderful Life, make it a point to visit this museum in Seneca Falls. There is a bridge in town which served as inspiration for the bridge scene in the movie.

Wow! A must-see if you love gardens and grounds of the Gilded Age ultra-rich. Such a wealth of…read moreexpansive lawns and stately majestic trees. Stunning garden designs - those landscape architects were so clever and imaginative! We loved the Japanese Garden and the Rock Garden. So many photogenic paths and views. Then there's the 40-room mansion ... whoa. It's great touring the mansion cuz you really get to walk into the actual rooms, closets, bathrooms, balconies, etc. Great fun! And hats off to the staff who maintain and restore these wonderful grounds for the public.

I absolutely loved Sonnenberg! The conservatory and gardens…read morewere beyond amazing. I really enjoyed walking through and taking in all of the beauty. They even have a section in the greenhouse with plants for sale. The mansion is of course just as great to walk through and take a little escape back in time. So many beautiful things and views. They do have a little cafe and gift shop/winery on the grounds. I highly recommend coming here if you get the chance!

Great little museum at the Sampson State Park. It's free and open until 3pm. We thought it was…read moreopen until 5pm so we rushed through but we enjoyed it very much. It's definitely worth the stop!

Wohoooo! The sites are huge nice.very beautiful area.we also spent some time walking on the road…read moreways.this used to be WWII naval basic training station.the camp ground was quiet .overall its amazing place to visit and spent some quality time.and do take a tour of military museum that's absolutely free . Highly recommended

We just spent 2 full days at the Strong National Museum of play and there was an entire exhibit we…read moremissed! This place is so expansive and so well-done, I can't say it enough. My kids are 6, 4, and 2 and each of them had a genuinely wonderful time. My husband and I did as well. We brought our lunch both days and ate in the cafeteria. We brought our stroller in with us all around which was helpful for toting around all the stuff you need for 5 people. I really can't complain about a thing. There were employees all over the place cleaning up constantly and taking care of the exhibits while also not interfering with the kids and their play at all. On friday and Saturday they have extended hours into the evening which is what lead us to come when we did. We were happy to have extra time each of those days and stayed well beyond 4pm which is the closing time the rest of the days. If you are considering giving this place a go, check it out for sure!!!

We don't stop playing because we get old, we get old because we stop playing…read more.. This place is big! I spent over four hours here, and could've easily spent more. This place reminded me of the Exploratorium in San Francisco, , except instead of interactive exhibits highlighting scientific principles, these interactive exhibits were all about play! Play for both the kids, and the grown-ups. They had a ropes course for the younger kids, and another one for older kids and the grown-ups. For the kids, they had a scale model of a local grocery chain, where the kids could either "work", or "shop", right down to the working checkout lanes. They had a Sesame Street exhibit...., A butterfly habitat, and and All kinds of different indoor and outdoor play areas. I can still hula hoop! (for a whole five seconds...). They also had all of the exhibits on toys, games, and video games. This is the home of the national toy, Hall of Fame, and the national video game Hall of Fame. it was so cool seeing toys from my childhood, and a wide range of video games and pinball machine machines that are playable. The price to get in is very reasonable, and they also offer a military/veterans discount, and memberships to the museum, which offer free museum admission. There is a parking garage attached to the museum, with a small charge for parking, and there is a also a small charge for the ropes course, the butterfly habitat, or to play the video games/pinball machines. (4 tokens for a dollar, and every machine only takes one token...) This is an absolutely fun museum for kids of all ages. Thanks!!!

Our busload had a great stop at Rose Hill. The house is full of history and witnessed many changes…read morein the Seneca Lake region starting back in the days of slavery. Our tour guides divided us into groups so we wouldn't collide and took us thru the mansion, museum, store and movie. The only unavoidable problem is that there was no air conditioning in the 19th century and still none today!

From the owner: Rose Hill Mansion overlooks Seneca Lake and is open seasonally for guided tours. At the Greek…read moreRevival house visitors learn about the Swan family who lived there for forty years and used innovative methods to farm the land. Exhibits highlight the many people who lived and worked on the Rose Hill property. A restored 1916 Model T that belonged to a descendant of the Swan family is also on display. The Carriage House Gift Shop carries historically-inspired and locally made items, as well as souvenirs, history books, jewelry, and home decorative items. The grounds are open year-round. Guided tours, May 1-October 31. Closed July 4. Rose Hill Mansion is owned and operated by Historic Geneva, formerly the Geneva Historical Society. Historic Geneva specializes in telling Geneva's stories at our three properties and online.