Auburn’s Welcome Center features a state-of-the-art exhibition titled “Seeing Equal Rights in NYS” where New York State’s progressive history supporting equality comes to life through interactive displays. Experience the creative ways New Yorkers organized to stand for justice, and learn about the key contributors from the 1800s to modern day.
See where iconic American heroes Harriet Tubman and William H. Seward lived while helping lead enslaved people to freedom on the Underground Railroad. View outstanding examples of Tiffany glass at the Willard Memorial Chapel, Cayuga Museum of History & Art and Westminster Presbyterian Church. Visit the birthplace of talking films at the Case Research Lab and take in a contemporary art exhibit or quilt show at the Schweinfurth Art Center. Top off your day with a comedy act, play or even a dance performance at Auburn Public Theater.
The NYS Equal Rights Heritage Center and Taste NY Market are open to the public.
HOURS OF OPERATION ARE:
Tuesday–Saturday 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Sunday 12 to 4 p.m.
Closed Monday
Our local historic and cultural sites are all preparing to welcome visitors again. We are happy to report the following sites are open and providing tours:
Cafe 108 at Auburn Public Theater
https://www.cafe108.org/s/order
Cayuga Museum of History & Art/Case Research Lab
http://cayugamuseum.org/re-opening-information
Schweinfurth Art Center
https://schweinfurthartcenter.org/visit/
Seward House Museum
http://www.sewardhouse.org/visit/general-information
Seymour Public Library
https://seymourlibrary.org/reopening/
Willard Memorial Chapel
https://www.willard-chapel.org/VisitorsandTours.html
Some of our community’s sites and attractions are not yet prepared to reopen. Our visitor specialists are here to assist you with the latest information on all our sites. If you have any questions, please contact Courtney Kasper at courtney@auburndowntown.org and follow our social media channels for the latest news and updates regarding Auburn’s historic and cultural sites4
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This web site is produced by the City of Auburn’s Historic & Cultural Sites Commission, a group of organizations whose mission is to promote Auburn’s attractions through collaborative marketing, programming, and tourism strategies. The Commission site organizations include Auburn Public Theater, Cayuga Museum & Case Research Lab, Harriet Tubman Home, Schweinfurth Art Center, Seward House, and Willard Memorial Chapel. The Commission agencies include Auburn Enlarged City School District, Auburn Schine’s Theater, Cayuga County Arts Council, Cayuga County Chamber of Commerce, Cayuga County Historian’s Office, Cayuga County Office of Tourism, and Downtown Auburn Business Improvement District.
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