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HERBERT F. JOHNSON MUSEUM OF ART
University Ave at Central Ave, Cornell University, Ithaca | 607.255.6464 | museum.cornell.edu
Among the finest collec ons of art in upstate New York and one of the most significant university
museums in the country, the Johnson Museum is a world of art in an I.M. Pei building. Panoramic views
of Ithaca and Cayuga Lake. Hours: Tues-Sun, 10am-5pm. Free admission.
MUSEUM OF THE EARTH
1259 Trumansburg Rd (Rt. 96), Ithaca | 607.273.6623 | museumo heearth.org
See skeletons of the Hyde Park Mastodon, Steggy the Stegosaurus, Right Whale #2030, or get hands-on
in the all-ages Discovery Labs. View fossils and engaging exhibits documen ng the evolu on of life on
Earth. Hours: Mon-Sun, 10am-5pm. Closed Tue-Wed from Labor Day to Memorial Day. Admission charged.
SCIENCENTER
601 First St, Ithaca | 607.272.0600 | sciencenter.org
Visit this family-friendly museum with over 200 hands-on exhibits. Try the seasonal science-themed
mini-golf course, or discover the solar system on a tour of the Carl Sagan Planet Walk narrated by Bill Nye
"The Science Guy." Hours: Tues-Sat, 10am-5pm, Sun 12pm-5pm. Closed Mon Sep-Jun. Admission charged.
THE HISTORY CENTER IN TOMPKINS COUNTY
Downtown Ithaca | 607.273.8284 | thehistorycenter.net
Did you know that Ithaca was a silent film epicenter from 1914 to 1920? Explore local history and learn
how the community grew
, from early Na ve American se lements, to the establishment of Cornell
University and Ithaca College. Free admission.
TOMPKINS COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY
101 E Green St, Ithaca | 607.272.4557 | tcpl.org
A des na on for all ages, the library presents exci ng public programs, cultural celebra ons, the latest
digital resources and rota ng art exhibits. Internet access and WiFi are free to visitors and community
members. Hours: Mon-Thurs, 9:30am-8:30pm, Fri-Sat, 9:30am-5pm, Sun 1pm-5pm. Free admission.
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