DESTINATIONS

Southern Tier Region
Field Trips

The Southern Tier in rural upstate New York is generally hilly without being mountainous. This can range from low rolling hills to more steep and rugged cliffs and valleys. Counties include Broome, Chemung, Chenango, Delaware, Schuyler, Steuben, Tioga, Tompkins.

Discovery Center of the Southern Tier

Enjoy a fun hands-on interactive experience at the Discovery Center of the Southern Tier, also known as the Binghamton Children’s Museum, which features 30 play and learn exhibits.

GRADE LEVEL - Early Childhood, Elementary School PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, Self-Guided Tours, Guided Activities, Self-Guided Activities. COST - Fee GROUP TYPE - School, Scout, Camp, Homeschool NEW YORK
Binghamton
Southern Tier Region
TEL - 607-773-8661
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Hanford Mills Museum

Hanford Mills Museum is an authentic working sawmill, gristmill, and woodworking shop that provides an informative history field trip for groups.

GRADE LEVEL - All Grades PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, Guided Tours, Guided Activities. COST - Fee GROUP TYPE - School, Scout, Camp, Homeschool NEW YORK
East Meredith
Southern Tier Region
TEL - 607-278-5744
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Heritage Village of the Southern Finger Lakes

Learn about the early settlements of Steuben County with a visit to the Heritage Village of the Southern Finger Lakes. Costumed interpreters will explain the history and culture during demonstrations and other activities.

GRADE LEVEL - All Grades PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, Guided Tours, Guided Activities. COST - Fee GROUP TYPE - School, Scout, Camp, Homeschool NEW YORK
Corning
Southern Tier Region
TEL - 607-937-5281
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National Soaring Museum

Learn about the heritage of motorless flight, aeronautics, and related physical sciences while touring a large archive area and an 8,000-square-foot Heritage Hangar at the National Soaring Museum.

GRADE LEVEL - All Grades PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, Guided Tours, Self-Guided Tours, Guided Activities. COST - Fee GROUP TYPE - School, Scout, Camp, Homeschool NEW YORK
Elmira
Southern Tier Region
TEL - 607-734-3128
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Binghamton Zoo at Ross Park

Tours of Binghamton Zoo at Ross Park cover interesting natural history facts such as habitat, diet, and survival strategies, as well as specific personal information on the animals at the zoo.

GRADE LEVEL - All Grades PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, Self-Guided Tours, Guided Activities COST - Fee GROUP TYPE - School, Scout, Camp, Homeschool NEW YORK
Binghamton
Southern Tier Region
TEL - 607-724-5461

Corning Community College Planetarium

The Corning Community College Planetarium provides audiences of all ages with inspiring and amazing multimedia voyages into the field of astronomy.

GRADE LEVEL - All Grades PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, Shows COST - Fee GROUP TYPE - School, Scout, Camp, Homeschool NEW YORK
Corning
Southern Tier Region
TEL - 607-962-9100

Corning Museum of Glass

Learn all about the story of glass through the collection of 45,000 items, exciting demonstrations, and exhibits at Corning Museum of Glass.

GRADE LEVEL - All Grades PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, Guided Tours, Self-Guided Tours, Guided Activities. COST - Fee, Title I, Financial Support GROUP TYPE - School, Scout, Camp, Homeschool NEW YORK
Corning
Southern Tier Region
TEL - 800-732-6845

Cutler Botanic Garden

The Cutler Botanic Garden is a center for teaching horticulture and environmental issues. Encourages an appreciation of the environment and helps teach the value of natural resources through educational activities.

GRADE LEVEL - All Grades PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, Self-Guided Activities, Guided Activities COST - Free GROUP TYPE - School, Scout, Camp, Homeschool NEW YORK
Binghamton
Southern Tier Region
TEL - 607-772-8954

Kopernik Observatory & Science Center

The Kopernik Observatory & Science Center’s mission is to offer hands-on investigations using advanced telescopes, computers and other tools, encouraging the discovery of the wonders of the Universe.

GRADE LEVEL - Elementary School, Middle School, High School PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, Self-Guided Activities, Guided Activities COST - Fee GROUP TYPE - School, Scout, Homeschool NEW YORK
Southern Tier Region
Vestal
TEL - 607-748-3685

Museum of the Earth

Explore Earth and its prehistoric past at the Museum of the Earth–from the tiniest trilobite to the mighty mastodon–through engaging displays, hands-on features, stunning fossils, and science-inspired art.

GRADE LEVEL - All Grades PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, Self-Guided Tours, Guided Activities COST - Fee GROUP TYPE - School, Scout, Camp, Homeschool NEW YORK
Central New York Region
Ithaca
Southern Tier Region
TEL - 607-273-6623

Roberson Museum and Science Center

Roberson Museum and Science Center is the area’s premier destination for community events, interactive exhibitions, and engaging education programs in art, history and science education.

GRADE LEVEL - All Grades PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, Self-Guided Tours, Guided Activities COST - Fee GROUP TYPE - School, Scout, Camp, Homeschool NEW YORK
Binghamton
Southern Tier Region
TEL - 607-772-0660

Sciencenter

From astronomy to zoology, the Sciencenter offers something special for guests of any age. Get ready to climb, splash, think, build, and bounce your way through many exhibit galleries filled with full-body science fun.

GRADE LEVEL - All Grades PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, Self-Guided Tours, Guided Activities COST - Fee GROUP TYPE - School, Scout, Camp, Homeschool NEW YORK
Ithaca
Southern Tier Region
TEL - 607-272-0600
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