Museums in Southern Tier
16 listed across 10 towns. Ages, schedule, and price up front - we link out to each provider.
Towns with museums
National Soaring Museum
museum · Elmira
AgesYouth admission ages 7–17; children 6 and under free
ScheduleOpen year-round; Apr–Oct 10am–5pm; Nov–Mar 10am–4pm
PriceYouth ages 7–17 $5; child age 6 and under free; family (2 adults & 2 or more youth) $25; adult $10
Roberson Museum and Science Center
museum · Binghamton
AgesSTEAM Summer Camps grades 2–3 and 4–5
ScheduleSummer week-long camps, 9am–3pm; before care 8–9am and after care 3–5pm available
PriceSTEAM camps $225/week (Roberson membership required); before/after care $100/week
Sciencenter
museum · Ithaca
AgesMuseum all ages; summer camp rising 1st–2nd and rising 3rd–5th graders
ScheduleSummer camp 8:30am–3:30pm; optional aftercare until 5pm
PriceCamp members $375/week; non-members $395/week; aftercare +$75/week
The Rockwell Museum — KIDS ROCKWELL
museum · Corning
AgesArt Lab activities primarily ages 4–12; Lil Rockwell for little ones (18 mo–5 / all ages story hours)
ScheduleFall/winter Thu–Mon 9am–5pm (closed Tue–Wed); summer daily 9am–5pm; Lil Rockwell first Thursday most months
PriceKids and teens 17 and under free museum admission; Lil Rockwell free for children and caregivers
Arnot Art Museum Family Programs
museum · Elmira
AgesSchool programs grades 3–12 (Chemung River School grade 4); children 18 and under free museum admission
ScheduleGalleries Tue–Fri 10am–5pm, Sat 12pm–5pm; closed Sun–Mon
PriceChildren 18 and under free admission
Corning Museum of Glass Kids & Teens
museum · Corning
Ages17 and under free museum admission; Make Your Own Glass projects from ages 4+ (fusing) / 10+ / 14+ depending on technique
ScheduleMuseum open daily in peak season; Make Your Own Glass and demos year-round — see Studio hours
PriceKids and teens 17 and under free museum admission; Make Your Own Glass project fees vary by experience (e.g. sandblasting $16, flameworked bead $32, hot glass from $38)
Hanford Mills Museum
museum · East Meredith
AgesPrograms for schoolchildren K–12 (also adults/families)
ScheduleSeasonal guided tours Wednesday–Sunday (closed for winter; reopens mid-May)
PriceAdults/teens $9; ages 12 & under free; seniors/AAA/teachers $7
Heritage Village of the Southern Finger Lakes
museum · Corning
AgesKids 17 and under free (with adult)
ScheduleGuided tours Tue/Wed/Thu at noon by advance reservation; school/scout/homeschool programs by appointment
PriceKids 17 and under free (with adult); adult $10; senior 60+ $8
Chemung Valley History Museum
museum · Elmira
AgesStudents ages 6–18 admission; children under 5 free; education programs preschool–adult
ScheduleGalleries Mon–Sat 10am–5pm; closed Sundays
PriceStudents ages 6–18 $1; children under 5 free; adults $5; seniors over 55 $3
Museum of the Earth
museum · Ithaca
AgesYouth ages 4–17; ages 3 & under free
ScheduleOpen Thursday–Monday 10am–5pm (closed Tue–Wed)
PriceYouth (4–17) $7.50; ages 3 & under free
Schuyler County Historical Society
museum · Montour Falls
ScheduleTalkin’ History / Walkin’ History public programs; Brick Tavern Museum renovations — check site for reopening
PriceMost Talkin’/Walkin’ History free; some special events ticketed
Susquehanna River Archaeological Center
museum · Waverly
ScheduleExhibit hall open Tue–Fri afternoons and Saturdays (hours listed on site; confirm before visit)
PriceGeneral admission free; donations accepted; small fee for larger group tours
The Discovery Center of the Southern Tier
museum · Binghamton
AgesPreschool/pre-K 3–4; afterschool 5–12
ScheduleMuseum Mon–Fri 10am–3pm, Sat 10am–5pm, Sun 12–5pm; afterschool Mon–Fri 3–6pm; preschool half/full-day options Mon–Fri
PriceNon-members $10/person; infants under 1 free; members free
Tioga County Historical Society
museum · Owego
ScheduleMuseum open Tuesday–Saturday 10:00am–4:00pm; check upcoming events for programs
PriceFree admission to exhibits year-round (some special events charged)
Chenango County Historical Society
museum · Norwich
ScheduleSchool field-trip experiences by reservation year-round (book at least ten weeks ahead)
PriceField trips customarily $4 per student; chaperones free (1 adult per 10 students)
Delaware County Historical Association
museum · Delhi
ScheduleSummer historic buildings and galleries Tuesday–Saturday 11:00am–4:00pm (May 16–October 10); winter galleries Monday–Friday 10:00am–4:00pm
PriceAdults $5.00; children $1.50; members free