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.

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.

Great museum housed in an historic 2 story Montour Falls building. You'll find all kinds of…read moreinteresting Schuyler County and Finger Lakes history here!

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!

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.

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.

This experience was really great for the price of an adult entry fee. The exhibits were so pretty…read moreand we saw a live demonstration which was very worth the watch. Really nice to see modern glass as well as classics like the Tiffany.

Great museum of glass artwork!…read more We found some really nice, fun bars and restaurants in Corning NY. We really drove here from Ithaca for the Corning Museum of Glass. What a treat! Clever creative colorful artwork. A lot of talent. A good dose of whimsy. An amazing visualization of population-growth in cities around the world, represented by glass shapes hanging over a map. Like a 3-D NyTimes infographic! A floor-to-ceiling rainbow window making a rainbow room! Etched glass. Blown glass. Sculpted glass. Hours of shapes and colors we are still dreaming about :-)

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!

Fun experience but not sure I would go again. Chinese lanterns are some of the most beautiful light…read morefeatures. They did have quite a lot to look at but I had expected everything to be more spread out throughout the property. There was a lot crowded throughout the driving path. It was pretty cool for them to set up a drive through path to accommodate covid times and still have something fun and new to do during these times of limited activities and events. I drove a good distance to see the lights, if you live closer I 100% recommend but if your making a drive, I didnt feel it was as worth it. Especially given that Watkins Glenn is pretty sleepy overall in the winter. There wasn't much else I could find to pair seeing the lights with to make it more of a half day trip. A lot of the restaurants in the area were even closed. The winery did offer tastings and parfaits which we didn't go into the tasting room but that was available. I had heard the theme was dinosaurs. I thought there would be lit dinosaurs, turns out they were anamatronic. Their pretty nifty but they had them all lined up at the end one right after the other which took away from their awe. Otherwise they look decently realistic and some move which is kinda fun. The lanterns were a whole mix of things from flowers to animals, there were lantern balls throughout the lawn and some traditional lights as well. It took us about thirty minutes to drive through the whole exhibit.

A nice little drive through, simulated with music that you can tune into. A nice variety of…read morecharacters and decorations throughout. Wasn't nearly as hectic as PNC but also in a smaller scale. Definitely worth checking out!