Things to do with kids in Ithaca, NY

Corning Museum of Glass

World-class museum featuring glass art, live demonstrations, and hands-on workshops for families.

4.8 (5334)$$$Corning, NY

💬 4 local tips

Sciencenter

Hands-on science museum with interactive exhibits, an outdoor science park, and mini-golf.

4.7 (1531)$$Ithaca, NY

💬 11 local tips

Herbert F. Johnson Museum of Art

Art museum on the Cornell campus with diverse collections and great views.

4.7 (745)FreeIthaca, NY

💬 5 local tips

Museum of the Earth

Natural history museum featuring fossils, a mastodon skeleton, and interactive exhibits for kids.

4.6 (620)$$Ithaca, NY

💬 12 local tips

Friends of the Library Book Sale

Large community book sale event held periodically, great for finding children's books.

4.8 (245)$Ithaca, NY

💬 1 local tip

Tompkins County Public Library

Public library with a dedicated children's section, story times, and family events.

4.6 (173)FreeIthaca, NY

💬 5 local tips

Southworth Library

Local community library offering children's programs and reading resources.

5.0 (34)FreeDryden, NY

Groton Public Library

Small-town public library with children's books and community programming.

5.0 (28)FreeGroton, NY

International Motor Racing Research Center

Archive and museum dedicated to the history of motor racing, featuring exhibits and historical documents.

4.7 (25)FreeWatkins Glen, NY

Ithaca Generator

Community makerspace with tools and workshops for creative projects.

4.9 (23)$$Ithaca, NY

💬 1 local tip

Watkins Glen Public Library

Local public library offering children's story times, community resources, and a quiet space for families.

4.6 (23)FreeWatkins Glen, NY

Lansing Community Library

Community library with a dedicated children's section, reading programs, and family-friendly events.

5.0 (22)FreeLansing, NY

The History Center in Tompkins County

Local history museum located on the Ithaca Commons.

4.8 (22)$Ithaca, NY

Montour Falls Memorial Library

Small-town library with children's programming and community resources.

5.0 (13)FreeMontour Falls, NY

Memorial Library

Public library serving the Cortland community with children's areas and programs.

5.0 (5)FreeCortland, NY

Cornell University Museum of Vertebrates

Scientific collection of vertebrate specimens for research and education.

4.8 (4)FreeIthaca, NY

Durland Alternatives Library

Unique library collection focused on social justice and alternative perspectives.

4.8 (4)FreeIthaca, NY

Timothy N. Heasley Mineralogy Museum

Small university museum featuring a collection of minerals and crystals, great for curious kids.

FreeIthaca, NY