Cayuga Museum of History and Art & Case Research Lab

Cayuga Museum of History and Art & Case Research Lab Visit us to foster an appreciation of Cayuga County's fascinating history, the arts, and the invention of sound film.
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The Cayuga Museum campus operates in three buildings: the mansion, the Case Research Laboratory, and the carriage house. The mansion is home to several changing exhibits each year as well as a permanent exhibit about Auburn Correctional Facility. The Case Research Laboratory is the home of talking movies, where Theodore Case invented the first commercially successful system of sound on film, which

visitors can now explore on a guided tour to learn about the history of sound film. The carriage house is a recently renovated multi-purpose space used for museum and community events. Our mission is to provide a forum for the public to realize, interact with and appreciate Cayuga County’s shared past and unfolding present to help shape a better future.

Register for this free book talk and conversation with Dr. Sara Gallagher, who will join us to discuss her research and ...
09/02/2026

Register for this free book talk and conversation with Dr. Sara Gallagher, who will join us to discuss her research and findings in her book "Black Wests: Reshaping Race & Place in Popular Culture." The talk will take place virtually via Zoom, registration is required to attend.

Date: Thursday, September 10
Start Time: 6 PM

Learn More & Register: https://cayugamuseum.org/book-talk-black-wests/

09/02/2026
It's the beginning of September, and that means this Friday is First Friday! Be sure to drop by the Cayuga Museum from 5...
09/02/2026

It's the beginning of September, and that means this Friday is First Friday! Be sure to drop by the Cayuga Museum from 5 - 7 PM on Friday, September 4 to explore the galleries while you listen to live music performed by harpist Denise Oster. Admission is free during this time, light refreshments will be provided. We'll see you there!
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First Fridays at the Cayuga Museum are supported by Wegmans.

Tomorrow is our last Creative Explorers Family Free Day of the Summer! What better way to send off the season than by ma...
08/28/2026

Tomorrow is our last Creative Explorers Family Free Day of the Summer! What better way to send off the season than by making your own paper straw rockets. Join Educator Dylan and learn more about how to make the best possible rocket of your own!

Join us in a few weeks for a talk with the curators of “Sa:gwáyoˀ Gayogo̱hó:nǫˀ/Cayuga People, We Returned.”
08/26/2026

Join us in a few weeks for a talk with the curators of “Sa:gwáyoˀ Gayogo̱hó:nǫˀ/Cayuga People, We Returned.”

08/19/2026
Free screening this weekend! Join us in the Carriage House Theater at 2 PM on Saturday, August 22 and experience "Harrie...
08/19/2026

Free screening this weekend! Join us in the Carriage House Theater at 2 PM on Saturday, August 22 and experience "Harriet (2019)." Come a little early and be sure to check out the exhibit "Harriet: A Taste of Freedom." For a limited time you will be able to check out the artworks that have been on display at the Schweinfurth Art Center, so there will be plenty to see when you visit!

Learn More: https://cayugamuseum.org/film-screening-harriet/

08/18/2026

“Harriet: A Taste of Freedom” has been open for a month! We’re still thinking about the incredible opening weekend with artists our community who came together to celebrate and honor the legacy of Harriet Tubman.

Reminder to join us in the Carriage House Theater tonight for a free performance as part of the Skaneateles Festival. Pa...
08/17/2026

Reminder to join us in the Carriage House Theater tonight for a free performance as part of the Skaneateles Festival. Parking is available in the lots adjacent to the Museum and Schweinfurth Art Center, overflow parking is available on Genesee and Washington Street as well as the lot of Pettigrass Funeral Home at 196 Genesee St. We'll see you this evening!

Outreach Concert Spotlight!🌟 Starting today, we're highlighting our upcoming community outreach performances - a series of FREE concerts across CNY.

🎶 Terra String Quartet at the Carriage House Theater
📍 203 Genesee Street Rear, Auburn, NY
⏰ Mon. August 17, 6:00 PM
🎟️ Free!

This event is in collaboration with Seymour Library and the Cayuga Museum of History & Art.

This season, we're thrilled to welcome the Terra String Quartet, our 2026 Emerging Artists in Residence, as they bring chamber music to communities across Central New York during their week-long residency in Skaneateles. 🎻

Stay tuned for more Outreach Concert Spotlights, and don't miss out on these performances!

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203 Genesee Street
Auburn, NY
13021

Opening Hours

Wednesday 10am - 5pm
Thursday 10am - 5pm
Friday 10am - 5pm
Saturday 10am - 5pm

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(315) 253-8051

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