Saturday Open Hours - Research Library

Beginning on February 17th 2024, the Research Library will be open to walk-in visitors on Saturdays from 10:00-3:00 for limited research access. Available records include:

• Genealogy files - Explore our Family Files page to see if we have records with your family names!
• Built environment resources
• Local history books - We have over 4,000 books in our library! 
• Historic maps and atlases - Maps
• browsable photographs - Photograph Collections

For appointments on other days with complete access to all of The History Center's archival collections, email archives@thehistorycenter.net  or call 607-273-8284, x224. Appointments are strongly encouraged.

How long should I plan for?

We suggest planning for at least an hour. The majority of our records are not digitized, and it can take time to locate the specific information you're looking for. Try to plan for your research time by contacting archives@thehistorycenter.net ahead of time and explore the content introductions we have available on our website.

Explore the virtual tour of our building at thehistorycenter.net/TCHC to understand how to get to the Library - Use the menu in the top left corner to navigate to the Research Library area. 

Visiting the Exhibit Hall

The Research Library is located next to our Exhibit Hall, include time in your visit to explore our local history displays including our Timeline Tunnel, Story Vault, Eight Square Schoolhouse Replica, access to our six exhibit towers, and a close look at our 104 year old Tommy Plane! Private visits with only your group can be reserved in advance, walk-in's can be accommodated most days (W-Sat 10am-6pm).

CURRENT EXHIBIT - 'A Sporting Chance: On and Off the Field' will be on display February 2024-December 2024. Learn about the exhibit at thehistorycenter.net/sporting-chance.

Our museum is open and accessible to everyone and we offer a number of accessible options for visitors with specific needs. Learn more at thehistorycenter.net/accessibility

If a member of your group has sensory sensitivities or physical/visual/auditory limitations please reach out to us with any questions or concerns about our exhibits and the space. We're happy to offer adjustments and options to ensure an enjoyable visit for everyone.

Our suggested admission price is $10 per adult, $4 per child. Your contribution is important for our continued ability to provide a public educational space within the community. No one will be prevented from visiting due to an inability to pay. Donations can be made during booking or in person.

Museum staff sanitize all touched surfaces in the museum daily. Review our full safety procedures at thehistorycenter.net/health

Health & Safety

The History Center is a mask friendly space. Staff and visitors can wear masks if they desire, but it is no longer required.

If you are concerned or are particularly vulnerable to the virus, please email us and we are happy to schedule private visit for you to explore the museum in a worry free way. Your comfort and safety is our number one priority!

History Center staff sanitize all touched surfaces within the Exhibit Hall daily.

Please do not schedule a visit if you or any member of your group are awaiting results from a COVID-19 test due to symptoms or potential exposure, or were recently in close contact with someone who tested positive for the virus.

LAND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

Our museum is located in the traditional and contemporary lands of the Gayogohó:nǫˀ Nation (Cayuga), one of the Six Nations of the Haudenosaunee Confederacy. Learn more at thehistorycenter.net/land-acknowledgement.