10 Art Museums in Finger Lakes That You Shouldn't Miss

July 27, 2021 Marissa Gamble

New York’s Finger Lakes region takes its name from 11 freshwater lakes placed like a handprint between Lake Ontario and the Pennsylvania border. Skiing, hiking and biking trails traverse the landscape; visitors can also indulge in various wine, cheese and beer trails. The area offers a culinary bounty, with an emphasis on farm-to-table cuisine. Rich history and culture are found throughout the region, with one attraction more inviting than the next.
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1. City Market

401 Harrison St West Jefferson, Syracuse, NY 13204 +1 315-481-9960 [email protected] http://citymarketsyracuse.com
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5.0 based on 67 reviews

City Market

City Market every Month is held on the 2nd Sunday of the month May to October In Syracuse . This year it is has moved to the Everson Museum of Art on Harrison Street.Features include Antiques, Art, Handmade, Clothing both Vintage and new local designers, Jewelry by local makers and vintage, Furniture by local makers and vintage,Repurpose, Mid Century Modern, Industrial Design, Mission, Local Food Vendors and so much more. Museum is open free on City Market Sundays A Market Designed for City Life

Reviewed By H3905PFkellyt

Great market for a Sunday afternoon activity in Downtown Syracuse. Unique shopping, food trucks, music, and even free admission to the museum. Free parking in the city on Sundays. No entry fee either.

2. The Rockwell Museum

111 Cedar St, Corning, NY 14830-2632 +1 607-937-5386 [email protected] http://rockwellmuseum.org
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The Rockwell Museum

Art about the american experience -- the people, land and ideas that shape America through the eyes of American artists. Connect and reflect on the story of America through the eyes of American artists. The diverse collection of original American masterpieces includes a mix of contemporary Native American art alongside traditional bronze sculptures, landscape paintings and other works that embody America and the migration west. Kids and teens 17 and under are always free to The Rockwell. The Rockwell is named for our founding collectors, Bob and Hertha Rockwell, local business owners who amassed an incredible collection of American art and artifacts. The neighboring KIDS ROCKWELL Art Lab is available by appointment only, because of health guidelines tied to COVID-19. Visit rockwellmuseum.org to plan your visit!

Reviewed By lovetomunch

First, this is not a Norman Rockwell art museum, the founders names were Rochwell. The art is southwest. Three floors of beautiful paintings, sculptures, and ceramic artwork.. Famous artist, Remington, Charles Russell, N.C. Wyeth, to name a few. It's not a huge museum can see it in 1-2 hours.

3. Genesee Country Village & Museum

1410 Flint Hill Rd, Mumford, Wheatland, NY 14511-9801 +1 585-538-6822 [email protected] http://www.gcv.org/
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Genesee Country Village & Museum

Genesee Country Village & Museum is the largest living history museum in New York state. Located in Mumford, New York, about 20 miles (32 km) from Rochester, New York, USA. First opened to the public in 1976, the authentic 19th-century Historic Village features costumed historians breathing life into many of the 68 relocated and restored historic homes, farms, shops and other public buildings. When you visit during the regular season (Mother's Day weekend through October 12, 2020) you will find various historic trades and craftspeople as well as historic cooking and agricultural demonstrations. GCV&M is also home to the John L. Wehle Art Gallery, our Nature Center, Silver Baseball Park, a pioneer farm, and several Heirloom Gardens. Numerous special events and classes are also offered throughout the year. In the off-season, join us for special events and classes. See our website for details and tickets.

Reviewed By 294shirleye - Fairport, United States

This was our second time attending Yuletide in the Country and it was once again a unique and lovely experience. The buildings were decorated beautifully for the holidays and the actors did a wonderful job, as did the tour guide. This year’s presentation portrayed the holiday traditions from various countries which was educational and entertaining. I would highly recommend!

500 University Ave, Rochester, NY 14607-1414 +1 585-276-8900 [email protected] http://mag.rochester.edu
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Memorial Art Gallery

A visit to the Memorial Art Gallery is a journey through more than 5,000 years of art history. From the relics of antiquity to works in the vanguard of contemporary movements, the Gallery offers a panorama of the world's art. With the completion of Centennial Sculpture Park, the Gallery's 14-acre campus has been transformed into a spectacular urban space that is a destination for Rochesterians and visitors alike.

Reviewed By prosenesq - Los Angeles, United States

Nicely-curated exhibit of this turn of the century artist who was most-noted for his posters for Sarah Bernhardt. Beautiful lithographs on display, some illustrating techniques for adding color.

5. Johnson Museum of Art

114 Central Ave Cornell University, Ithaca, NY 14853-4002 +1 607-255-6464 http://museum.cornell.edu/faq
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Johnson Museum of Art

PLEASE NOTE: The Johnson Museum is temporarily closed to visitors. Visit our FAQ for more information. Cornell University's Herbert F. Johnson Museum of Art in Ithaca, NY, houses 40,000 works of art in a historic I. M. Pei building. Open year-round, explore the permanent collection and regular temporary exhibitions, with spectacular views of Cayuga Lake, Ithaca, and Cornell. Admission is always free! Closed Mondays, July 4, Thanksgiving Day, and from December 25 to January 1.

Reviewed By Explore280092

Some museums are so big they give me a headache to visit. The Johnson is just the right size for me. You can see it all in a leisure afternoon. Check out the top floor for amazing views and their outstanding collection of Asian art.

6. Arnot Art Museum

235 Lake St, Elmira, NY 14901-3191 +1 607-734-3697 [email protected] http://www.arnotartmuseum.org
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Arnot Art Museum

The Arnot Art Museum is a landmark jewel of the art world in downtown Elmira, New York. Housed in the 1833 neo-classical Arnot family mansion, it is one of the last remaining private art collections formed in the 19th century still exhibited in its original showcase. Temporary exhibitions highlight various aspects of the collections and include works from museums around the world.

Reviewed By I4669MGjohnn - Jamestown, United States

This small museum, housed in a renovated Greek Revival home, contains one of the few private collections left intact in its original setting. The first curator and home owner was Mattias Arnot, the founder of the museum. His 70+ pieces of 17th-, 18th-, and 19th-century European paintings of world-class art is displayed in a drawing room in a salon style not normally seen in art museums. There is a galley of artists from the Hudson River School. Another small gallery contains early Egyptian antiquities including scarab beetles, ushabtis, cuneiform tablets and a life size xray of a mummy. Other changing exhibit galleries hold representational and contemporary art which I found intriguing and different. For a museum this size, it holds its own. Admission is a value and there is free parking in the back of the museum.

7. Schweinfurth Art Center

205 Genesee St, Auburn, NY 13021-3304 +1 315-255-1553 [email protected] http://www.schweinfurthartcenter.org/
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Schweinfurth Art Center

The Schweinfurth Art Center is a multi-arts facility located in Auburn, New York, in the heart of the Finger Lakes. We offer more than a dozen contemporary art exhibitions each year; art classes for children and adults; quilting and fiber arts workshops; Quilting by the Lake annual conference; multi-day fine arts workshops led by nationally known artists; music, poetry, and folk arts programs; and a gift shop that offers unique items. Stop by to visit today! Masks and social distancing required. See our website for safety information.

Reviewed By kinnakeeto

This small jewel-box of a gallery on a street lined with mansions hosts superb shows, with perhaps the most notable being the annual Quilts=Art=Quilts show. This event showcases work by outstanding quilters from all over the world and the quality of the pieces is astonishing. The 2018 show really wakes up the cones in your eyes while offering plenty of food for thought as well. Upstairs, the member’s gallery awaits, with a surprising, impressive range of talent on display. The spaces are of reasonable size such that a visit here is refreshing, not exhausting. It is a very well-run facility with a charming gift shop as well. A visit here also pairs nicely with a stop at Case Labs and the Cayuga Historical Association next door, the former being where sound film originated. Check online for current exhibits.

8. Artisanworks

565 Blossom Rd, Rochester, NY 14610-1859 +1 585-288-7170 http://www.artisanworks.net
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Artisanworks

Reviewed By Deliverease

Very unique offering of art and artifacts. A great place to see whether you live in the Rochester area or from out of town. You'll never see anything like it.

350 W Fayette St, Syracuse, NY 13202-1202 +1 315-443-2169 [email protected] http://puntopoint.org
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Point of Contact Gallery

Point of Contact Gallery is an arts organization at Syracuse University. We work with Central New York communities, state-wide and international institutions, and individuals at our gallery to promote collaborative forums where artists, writers, scholars and students actively engage in the production of publications, art exhibitions and events to enrich the cultural mix of our society.

10. Everson Museum of Art

401 Harrison St, Syracuse, NY 13202-3019 +1 315-474-6064 http://everson.org/home.php
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Everson Museum of Art

Ceramics are one of the specialities at this art museum.

Reviewed By margatemensch2016 - Coconut Creek, United States

Recently,I visited the Everson Art Museum located in downtown Syracuse and I enjoyed its fine collection of Ceramic works of Art.I especially enjoyed the following Ceramic works;Jun Kaneko's"Polka Dog Dango",Adelaide Robinson's"Scarab Vase",Wayne McClean's"Statue of Liberty To Do it Yourself"(quite humorous),Viktor Schreckengost's"Dictator",Ron Gorshov's"Strand",and Fred Meyer's"Man With Corn Cob Pipe",among others.Americans with fine paintings at this art museum,many of them displayed Gallery Style were:George Inness("Nook Near Our Village",fine Tonalism),Sanford Gifford("Sunset,Bay of New York",Hudson River School),Glenn Coleman("Ferry")Ernest Lawson("Early Spring"),and Reginald Marsh("Mural For Museum of Modern Art"),in addition to others.I also saw fascinating creations by Red Grooms("Little Italy") and Francisco Alvarado Juarez("Buffalo Trophy").I liked the temporary Daryll Hughto exhibit at this charming art museum which included his paintings of boats("Wing To Wing")("All Along The Watch Tower").Hughto grew up in the North Country of New York State.Even though this art museum is limited in its range of Art,I still felt it was a valuable experience.

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