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| Geneseo is home to a wide variety of museums and galleries and a short drive away from many more. Each learning opportunity is unique to this area. |
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| The Bridge Gallery is located in the Brodie Fine Arts Building in the "bridge" connecting two major portions of the building facing the oval parking area at SUNY-Geneseo. Exhibitions of Artist Scholars and Juried Student Show are hung here. Generally the Gallery hosts student art critiques and studio class exhibits during the academic year. For exhibit schedule go to the Geneseo Calendar of Events. |
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| The Kinetic Gallery is located in the Robert W. MacVittie College Union, adjacent to the ballroom, on the SUNY Geneseo campus. For exhibit schedule go to the Geneseo Calendar of Events. |
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| The Bertha V.B. Lederer Gallery is located in William A. Brodie Hall, SUNY-Geneseo. For exhibit schedule go to the Geneseo Calendar of Events. |
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 Livingston County Historical Museum Located in one of the few remaining examples of cobblestone masonry in the County, the Museum is operated by the Livingston County Historical Society. Exhibits range from relics of pioneer days to mementos of the 20th century; household articles to ladies’ finery; from objects of folk art to examples of Valley wildlife; from Indian artifacts to old-time lighting devices. It also has an excellent collection of military items. 30 Center Street, Geneseo. 243-9147 for hours. |
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| The Lockhart Gallery is located in the McClellan House at 26 Main Street. For exhibit schedule go to the Geneseo Calendar of Events. |
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 1941 Historical Aircraft Group Museum. Founded in 1994, the Museum is dedicated to the restoration, preservation, display, and flight of aircraft of the World War II and Korean War eras, as well as recognition of all U.S. Military personnel for their service and sacrifice. The display includes numerous static airplanes and flying airplanes, a Tuskegee Airmen exhibit, and memorabilia of veterans. There is also a replica of a 1940’s kitchen and living room. The Geneseo Air Show is a highlight of the year. Located at the Geneseo Airfleld on Big Tree Lane off Route 63 opposite SUNY Geneseo. 585-243-2100 |
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| Walter Kingston Long Point Museum and Visitors' Information Center recognizes and preserves the diverse history of Long Point Park, dating from its days as a docking site for Native American canoeists and steamboats to its amusement park days and now as a Town owned and operated recreational site. This Museum is the Park’s former caretaker’s cottage, named after the long-time Town Supervisor who was instrumental in brokering the purchase of the land by the Town of Geneseo. |
| Located at Long Point Park on Conesus Lake (at the intersection of West Lake Road, Route 256, and Long Point Road), visitor information, photos and artifacts are available during the following staffed hours in the summer, from Memorial Day Weekend to Labor Day. |
| Hours: Fridays: 10:00 am – 4:30 pm; Saturdays & Sundays: 11:00 am – 5:30 pm. For information call 585-991-5000. |
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| Genesee Country Village and Museum |
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| Located in Mumford, only 30 minutes from Geneseo via Routes 39 north, 5 west, and 36 north. Enjoy visits to 68 historic 19th century buildings (the largest collection in the northeast) that includes, for example, a print shop, general store, blacksmith, pottery, farms with oxen and other animals. Take in a 19th century base ball game, discover 4 centuries of art in the Gallery of Wildlife and Sporting Art, and explore 5 miles of nature center trails. Special events are scheduled most weekends, such as 1812 War re-enactments, Fourth of July, Agricultural Fair. Call 585-538-6822 for more information. |
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| The Jell-O Gallery The invention of JELL-O in 19th century Le Roy, New York, is celebrated at this Gallery with a museum and rotating exhibits at the Le Roy House, 23 East Main Street (Route 5). Take a 30 minute drive northwest of Geneseo on Route 39 north, which overlooks the Genesee Valley, to Route 5/20 in Avon. Turn left and remain on Route 5, when Route 20 diverges, to reach Le Roy. 585-768-7433. |
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 Livingston Arts Center & New Deal Art Gallery. Operated by the Genesee Valley Council on the Arts. Located at 4 Murray Hill Drive, Livingston County Campus, Mt. Morris, which is the site of a former tuberculosis sanatorium. The Arts Center occupies a former apartment residence for hospital physicians and their families. It features the New Deal Gallery, home to Livingston County's easel painting collection made through FDR's New Deal programs; Apartment One, a gallery for regional artists' and special exhibits; the Arts Council's offices; and a gift shop. The Arts Center is also a learning site. For hours, tour and class schedules, call 585-243-6785. |
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| Restored Seneca Indian Council House. On the ridge behind the Glen Iris Inn stands a restored Seneca Indian Council House and the grave of Mary Jamison. Mary Jamison, the White Woman of the Genesee, was captured by Indians from her Pennsylvania home at the young age of fifteen and brought to the Genesee Valley. Here, she married, raised her children and lived peacefully to the age of 90 amongst her adopted Seneca Nation people. Her cabin on the Grandeau Flats, just North of the falls was her home for many years. The log structures located here were preserved by Mr. Letchworth as part of his ongoing endeavor to preserve the Seneca culture. |
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 Samuel Warren Homestead Museum The winery founded by Samuel Warren was the first successful commercial winery in New York State. Samuel Warren’s house is now home to the York Historical Society at 2431 Dow Rd., York, approximately 8 miles from Geneseo. Exhibits on the life of Samuel Warren and local agricultural history are open the first and third Sunday of the month from May through October. The New York Heritage Collection of wines based on heirloom grapes and apples was inspired by Samuel Warren’s work. Take Route 63 west; turn right onto Route 36; Dow Road is 1 mile from the intersection. 585-243-2027 |
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 Tired Iron Museum. 110 antique tractors, horse drawn equipment, several trucks, over 100 cast iron seats, signs, gasoline pumps, old and new farm toys, an old-fashioned kitchen, and much more. Open mid-June through mid-October. Located on Route 20A in Cuylerville, just about 3 miles from Geneseo. 585-382-9736 or 585-233-5138. |
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| William "Pryor" Letchworth Museum |
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| Opened in 1913, the museum has displays of Native American artifacts, collected by Mr. Letchworth, including items such as stone tools and pottery. Early photographs of the park along with displays, tell of the evolution of Mr. Letchworth's estate into the 14,350 acre state park that we enjoy today. Housed at the museum are the contents of Mr. Letchworth's personal library which reflect not only his interests, but also social concerns. Located across the road from the Glen Iris Inn in Letchworth State Park. |
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