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Young children discovering at the Children's Museum

Upcoming Events

Open to children and families from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. unless otherwise noted.

September 26 - Tiny Town

Explore a scaled down town and learn pedestrian safety.

October 3- Nature Nook

Try out some nature inquiry activities

October 10 - Mandarin Chinese Language/Culture Class

Mandarin Chinese language/Culture Class for children ages 5 and older from 1-2:30 p.m.

October 24- Great Dino Dig

Jr. Paleontologists find out what is hidden inside rocks.

October 31 - 18th Annual Education Club Halloween Celebration

Enjoy numerous fun activities, such as face painting, games, storytelling, and so much more!

November 7 - Chinese Dumplings and Technology

Share Chinese dumplings and learn the latest cutting-edge technology, Web 2.0 to make a family Web site.

November 14- Nature Nook - Insect Circus

Examine the habitats and behaviors of insects and bugs with entomology students from Cornell University.

November 21- Nature Nook

Try out more nature inquiry activities.

For additional information contact Emilie Kudela at 753-5525 or Susan Stratton at 753-2467 OR email us at childrensmuseum@cortland.edu

Located on the ground floor of O'Heron Newman Hall 8 Calvert Street, Cortland

O'Heron Newman Hall is Number 9 on the SUNY Cortland Map http://www.cortland.edu/images/graphics/3dmap.pdf

Parking is available in the Dowd Fine Arts building parking lot located on the corner of Graham Avenue and Prospect Terrace.

Our Mission:

The Children's Museum offers interactive, hands on experiences in an environment where Cortland community members including parents, grandparents, caregivers, teachers, college students, youth and young children can be inspired to play and learn together across a variety of topics and in many ways.