Bundy Arts and Victorian Museum, 129 Main Street (west side, just across Chenango River from Court Street), ☎ (607) 222-0921, . 11a-5p Tu-Su. This museum is located in the former home of Harlow Bundy, who with his brother Willard, built up what eventually became the International Business Machines (IBM) corporation. The stated mission of the museum is to honor local entreprenuers, artists, and personalities by showcasing the fruits of their labor and the culture they influenced. The museum includes an extensive collection showcasing the Bundy Time Recording company with the clocks and punch-cards that became IBM's first major boon. Also features an eclectic collection of arts and antiques.$5.50 - $7.50. �
Discovery Center of the Southern Tier, 60 Morgan Road (take Park Ave south 1 mi and turn L on Morgan Rd), ☎ (607) 773-8661, . Summer: 10a-4p M-F, 10a-5p Sa, closed Sundays; Winter: open, hours unkown. The mission of The Discovery Center of the Southern Tier is to develop the intellectual, physical and emotional well-being of the children of the Southern Tier through participatory exhibits and programs. Everything is hands-on.$6 or less depending on age. �
Kopernik Observatory and Science Center, 698 Underwood Road, Vestal (Follow Route 17 West to Route 26 South (Exit 67s). Proceed 5 miles and turn right at Glenwood Road. (Note the green observatory sign). Take the first left onto Underwood Road and proceed 1.8 miles up the hill. Kopernik Observatory will be visible soon on the left.), ☎ (607) 748-3685, . 7:30p F March-November; limited winter hours. The Kopernik Observatory bills itself as "the best-sited and best equipped public observatory in the Northeast United States for over 25 years". During the warmer half of the year, it offers regular educational programming and observation every Friday evening.$5 adults, $3 children & seniors; discounts for groups and large familes. �
Phelps Mansion Museum, 191 Court Street, ☎ 607-722-4873, . 12p-3p Sa, Su, & Tu; 6p-9p first Friday of the month. A well-preserved and maintained example of Binghamton architecture in the guilded age, the Phelps Mansion was the home of a successful local banker in the 1870s. It was designed by Isaac Perry, known for many locally significant historic landmarks as well as the New York State Capitol. Tours are available during regular hours or by appointment.$4 per person. �
Roberson Museum and Science Center, 30 Front Street (on Riverside Drive, from downtown, turn R), ☎ 1-888-269-5325, . SWRS 12-5p, F 12-9p. Roberson Museum and Science Center engages people of all ages and backgrounds by providing community-relevant exhibitions and programs in art, history and science education. It hosts the Binghamton Visitor's Center, which is open daily, free of charge. The museum features a planetarium with regular shows for an extra $2 per person. The permanent exhibit on the region's role aviation and flight simulation is particularly good.$8 adults, $6 seniors and students, children free. �
Ross Park Zoo, 60 Morgan Road, ☎ (607) 724-5461, . daily 10a-5p, in season. The Binghamton Zoo at Ross Park, is the nation's fifth oldest zoo in continual operation. In recent years the zoo has benefited from increased community investment and management, and you can see the care taken in its volunteer maintained gardens and well-kept if modest exhibits. It makes an enjoyable and educational half-day visit. Be sure to spend some time with the Golden Lion Tamarins. If you stay a while, you may hear the gray wolves howl at the sound of sirens from the occasional ambulance approaching nearby General Hospital. The antique carousel by the zoo entrance is, like all others in the area, open to the public free of charge.$7 adults, discounted for seniors, students, children and groups. �
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