Finger Lakes Museums - Children's, Art & History Museums in Finger Lakes

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ARose Hill Mansion

Rose Hill Mansion
  • E Lake Rd
    Geneva, NY 14456
  • +1 315 789 3848
  • Overview Six huge Ionic columns front this restored 1839 Greek-revival mansion overlooking Seneca Lake. More than 20 rooms are open to the public. They include servants' quarters, the children's playroom, the kitchen, formal dining room, and parlors. Some rooms are outfitted with the Empire-style furnishi... more on Fodor's
  • Overview Overlooking scenic Lake Seneca, this National Historic Landmark is considered one of the finest examples of Greek Revival architecture in the United States. The mansion has 26 rooms with 21 of the rooms furnished in the Empire style that was popular in that period. Tour guides that are ... more on Yahoo! Travel

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Rose Hill Mansion
E Lake Rd
Geneva, NY 14456

BStrong National Museum of Play

  • One Manhattan Square
    Rochester, NY, 14607
  • +1 585 263 2700
  • The Strong Museum is the best place to go for a day of fun! the kids never get bored! As a matter of... more on OpenList.com
  • I recently visited for the first time in 13 years with some friends of mine and their 4 year old son. For the adults, checking out Sesame Street, the Time Lab, and the National Toy Hall of Fame was a blast. For the 4 year old, there were so many things to do and see, even without going in the But... more on TripAdvisor

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Strong National Museum of Play
One Manhattan Square
Rochester, NY, 14607

CRochester Museum and Science Center

Rochester Museum and Science Center
  • 657 East Avenue
    Rochester, NY, 14607-2177
  • +1 585 271 4320
4.0
2+ reviews, 1 sources
  • I have been in other Science Museums before and this one is pretty good. The kids love it, and adults can enjoy it too. Very well maintained. The best is the planetarium; they have great shows, uncluding the laser shows with musics form 60's, 80's U@ and so on. They ... more on Yahoo! Travel
  • Our kids love this museum and beg to come back! They especially love all the interactive things to do like the giant sandbox and the multi-level climbing gym. What I like best are all the experiments cleverly disguised as playtime. The planetarium that is on-site shows the greatest giant screen m... more on Yahoo! Travel

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Rochester Museum and Science Center
657 East Avenue
Rochester, NY, 14607-2177

DGeorge Eastman House

George Eastman House
  • 900 East Ave
    Rochester, NY, 14607
  • +1 585 271 3361
4.5
8+ reviews, 2 sources
  • Wonderful and fascinating photography collection! And if you're interested in photo history and art inquire about a visit to their archives. After touring the museum and house, make sure to check to see what is playing in their ... more on Yahoo! Travel
  • The Eastman House is one of the most recognizable names in Rochester, yet it's surprising how few people have been there, which is really unfortunate! ... more on Yelp

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George Eastman House
900 East Ave
Rochester, NY, 14607

EHarriet Tubman Home

  • 180 South Street
    Auburn, NY 13201
  • +1 315 252 2081
4.0
1+ reviews, 1 sources
  • Another historical gem in upstate NY. Worth a visit. more on Yelp
  • Overview The Harriet Tubman Home preserves the legacy of "The Moses of Her People" in the place where she lived and died in freedom. The site is located on 26 acres of land in Auburn, New York, and is owned and operated by the AME Zion Church. ... more on MuseumStuff.com

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Harriet Tubman Home
180 South Street
Auburn, NY 13201

FSeward House

Seward House
  • 33 South Street Auburn
    NY 13021
  • +1 315 252 1283
5.0
1+ reviews, 1 sources
  • Like taking a trip back in time. The house was filled with pieces from the time of the civil war. Tour guides were full of info. about Seward and his family. Also his link to the ... more on Yahoo! Travel
  • Overview Historic home of William H. Seward and his family, located in Auburn, in the Finger Lakes Region of New York State. The Seward House, which is beautifully preserved, is of a design that combines Federal and Tuscan style architecture. ... more on MuseumStuff.com

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Seward House
33 South Street Auburn
NY 13021

GHerbert F Johnson Museum of Art


  • Ithaca, NY 14853
  • +1 607 255 6464
5.0
2+ reviews, 1 sources
  • This is beautiful building situated on the western edge of the Cornell Arts Quad. The Cornell students affectionately call the museum "the sewing machine" because of it's unique cut out shape. From inside, you can get lovely views of Ithaca and Cayuga lake while you admire the artwork. The museum... more on Yahoo! Travel
  • This is a gorgeous, modern building designed by I.M. Pei. World-class exhibits. more on Yahoo! Travel

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HCurtiss Museum

Curtiss Museum
  • 8419 State Route 54
    Hammondsport, NY 14840
  • +1 607 569 2160
5.0
1+ reviews, 1 sources
  • So much to see! Real, whole airplanes that are a part of history..Motorcycles, restored mint condition old cars, engines and photos galore. Old Bicycles..so much History ... more on Yahoo! Travel
  • Overview Early Aviation and Local History of Hammondsport, N.Y. - GLENN H.CURTISS 1878-1930 Produced over five hundred ... more on MuseumStuff.com

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Curtiss Museum
8419 State Route 54
Hammondsport, NY 14840

IOliver House Museum

  • 200 Main St
    Penn Yan, NY 14527-1714
  • +1 315 536 7318
  • Overview Artifacts associated with Jemima Wilkinson. more on Yahoo! Travel
  • Overview Incorporating the Oliver family collection of Revival Renaissance pieces with the Society's collection of eighteenth and nineteenth century furnishings, six rooms within the house are portrayed in Victorian period ... more on MuseumStuff.com

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Oliver House Museum
200 Main St
Penn Yan, NY 14527-1714

JSciencenter

Sciencenter
  • 601 First Street
    Ithaca, NY 14850.
  • +1 607 272 0600
5.0
1+ reviews, 1 sources
  • Highlights: gift shop, restrooms, wheelchair accessible more
  • Overview Hands on museum and science playground. more on Yahoo! Travel
  • Overview Mission is to inspire people of all ages and backgrounds to discover the excitement of science through programs and exhibits that promote learning through interaction. -- The Sciencenter strives to become a local and national ... more on MuseumStuff.com

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Sciencenter
601 First Street
Ithaca, NY 14850.

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