Home > History > MuseumsMuseums in Chemung CountyArnot Art Museum235 Lake St. Elmira, NY 14901 607-734-3697 Housed in a Greek Revival home built in 1833 by John Arnot, Jr., the museum exhibits exceptional regional art and artists and maintains collections of representational art from around the world. Big Flats Historical Museum258 Hibbard Rd. Big Flats, NY 14814 607-562-7460 Wide variety of local history artifacts some dating as far back as the Ice Age. Chemung Valley History MuseumChemung County Historical Society 415 E. Water St. Elmira, NY 14901 607-734-4167 Focuses on the history of the Chemung River Valley (the Southern Tier of New York State and neighboring northern Pennsylvania). Research library and gift shop. Maintains the Lawrence Chapel. (Churches, Abbeys) Chemung Valley Farmers MuseumRobert Turner Fairgrounds Grand Central Ave. Horseheads, NY 14845 607-722-6671 Displays of country life prior to 1940. Erin Historical Society MuseumRodburn St. and Rt. 223 Erin, NY 14838 607-739-0242 Railroad memorabilia, farming equipment and tool, and other artifacts of rural life from 1800-1930. Horseheads Historical Society Depot Museum312 W. Broad St. Horseheads, NY 14845 607-739-3938 Local history items as well as a considerable collection of cartoons and illustrations by political cartoonist and Horseheads native Eugene Zimmerman. Exhibits changed monthly. National Soaring MuseumHarris Hill 51 Soaring Hill Dr. Elmira, NY 14903 607-734-3128 Largest collection of gliders and sailplanes in the world. Flight simulator. Sailplane rides. Week-long aviation camp for kids. Wings of Eagles Discovery Center/ National Warplane Museum17 Aviation Dr. Horseheads, NY 14845 607-739-8200 Military aviation memorabilia and aircraft. Thirty-six aircraft on display, guided tours, aircraft rides. Science & Discovery Center17 Aviation Dr. Horseheads, NY 14845 607-739-8200 Try out the only interactive musical kinetic energy machine in the region, experiment with magnetic levitation, and build a catenary arch. Wide variety of programs and exhibits. Tanglewood Nature Center & Museum443 Coleman Ave. Elmia, NY 14903 607-738-6060 Natural history displays. Zimmerman ("Zim") House601 N. Pine St. Horseheads, NY 14845 607-739-3938 Historic home designed by political cartoonist Eugene Zimmerman (1862-1933). Owned by the Horsehead Historical Society.
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