The purpose of the Society is to: Promote an appreciation of our heritage by developing knowledge and understanding of Big Flats history in the minds of all of its inhabitants.  Relate the present to the past so that Big Flats citizens may more fully realize the changes taking place about them.  Cooperate enthusiastically with other groups and institutions in projects which contribute toward a higher quality community life.  Collect and preserve information, documents, and objects of historical significance.

Look around you and you'll see glass everywhere. At The Corning Museum of Glass, glass isn't just for looking at or looking through. At our museum, you can explore, research, touch, work with, and interact with glass. A truly unique museum experience, The Corning Museum of Glass offers: •The world's best collection of art and historical glass. More than 45,000 objects trace 3,500 years of glassmaking history. Read our collections policy. •Hands-on exhibits that tell the story of the science and technology behind innovations in glass. •Live, narrated glassblowing demonstrations all day, every ...

The Board of Trustees of the John W. Jones Museum is committed to restoring John W. Jones' house as an interactive museum commemorating the life and work of the former slave, who as an Underground Railroad Station Master, safely assisted nearly 800 slaves' flight to Canada and was responsible for the dignified burial of nearly 3000 Confederate soldiers. The museum will highlight the history of African Americans who settled in the Southern Tier of New York and the activity of local abolitionists. The museum will emphasize Elmira's role as the only regular agency and published station on the ...

Hours of Operations: Friday - Sunday from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. CLOSED: Christmas, Thanksgiving, Easter and New Year's Day Call 607.358.4247 for more information. ADMISSIONS Adults $7.00 Seniors (62 ) $5.50 Kids 6 - 17 $4.50 Kids Under 6 FREE! Family (2 Adults, 3 Children) $18.00 Discovery Center and ASTC Members FREE

Take a walk through time and discover treasures from the past. The Chemung Valley History Museum strives to present history in unique and dynamic ways. At its museum, the Society offers resources on the history of the Chemung River Valley region through collections focusing on the Southern Tier of New York State and neighboring Northern Pennsylvania. We "bring history alive" through interpretive exhibitions, education programs, and publications. The Society provides a setting for life-long learning. It's worth a visit!

The Glenn H. Curtiss Museum, bearing the name of Hammondsport's favorite son, is located on Route 54, one half mile south of the village of Hammondsport, New York. Dedicated to the memory of pioneer aviator, Glenn Curtiss, the museum contains a priceless collection relating to early aviation and local history. The museum also features a 75-seat theater, large open area for special events and a gift shop. In addition to seeing the museum displays and exhibits, visitors are welcome to visit the Restoration Shop, talk with volunteer craftsman and watch them work on historic aircraft.

Historical Society & Gift Shop OPEN Tuesday, Thursday & Saturday 12 - 3 pm. and by appointment. Zim House: Tours by appointment

The mission of The ARTS Council of the Southern Finger Lakes (The ARTS) is to enhance the cultural arts in the communities we serve by acting as an advocate and catalyst to increase participation, advance collaboration and optimize resources. As a regional Arts Council partially supported by the New York State Council on the Arts (NYSCA), The ARTS provides several clearly defined services, which fulfill the above mission: •Increasing arts programming and opportunities for the public in Chemung, Schuyler, Steuben and Tioga counties by regranting State funds to local artists and arts/cultural ...

The best of American Western and Native American art are preserved and interpreted at the Rockwell Museum of Western Art, a focal point for engaging, dynamic exhibitions and educational events in Corning, New York.