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Genesee Country Village & Museum

Only 25 minutes from downtown Rochester, spark your curiosity at Genesee Country Village & Museum - New York State's largest living history museum! Explore our 19th-century Historic Village, our John L. Wehle Gallery, and our Nature Center with 5+ miles of nature trails. Explore special events, daily historic happenings, kids camps, workshops, and more at www.gcv.org.
1410 Flint Hill Road PO Box 310
Mumford , NY , 14511
Phone: (585) 538-6822
42° 59' 33.594" N, 77° 52' 48.4284" W

The Strong

Visit the Ultimate Play Destination: The Strong is a highly interactive, collections-based museum devoted to the history and exploration of play. Voted a top place to take kids in Rochester by KOAA readers.
One Manhattan Square
Rochester , NY , 14607
Phone: 585-263-2700
43° 9' 9.8784" N, 77° 36' 2.5524" W

Buffalo Museum of Science

The Buffalo Museum of Science is a non-profit educational institution dedicated to the study and interpretation of the natural and physical sciences.
1020 Humboldt Parkway
Buffalo , NY , 14211
Phone: (716) 896-5200
42° 54' 21.3048" N, 78° 50' 36.3804" W

iD Tech Camps & Academies

iD Tech is the world’s #1 summer STEM program for ages 7-17, held at 150+ prestigious locations nationwide. With world-class instructors and innovative courses in coding, game development, robotics, and design, iD Tech programs instill in-demand skills that embolden students to shape the future.
Held at 150+ Locations Nationwide
. , TX , .
Phone: 1-888-709-TECH
41° 41' 48.3108" N, 72° 43' 15.1392" W

Central Library - Buffalo & Erie County Public Library System

The Central Library, located at 1 Lafayette Square in Downtown Buffalo, is the headquarters of the Buffalo & Erie County Public Library System.
1 Lafayette Square
Buffalo , NY , 14203
Phone: 858-8900
42° 53' 7.2456" N, 78° 52' 18.4008" W

Mandala School

Mandala School offers individualized, hands-on learning for grades K-8. The school prioritizes supporting children's growth by adapting to students' needs and learning styles. Mandala fosters a democratic environment where every voice is heard and respected, encouraging problem-solving, communication, and collaboration. The school emphasizes outdoor exploration and frequent field trips to enhance understanding of the world. Mandala offers rolling admissions during the school year and provides additional programs like Curiosity Club (an after-school program) and summer programs. Prospective students are welcome to visit, meet teachers, and shadow for a day.
738 Main Street
East Aurora , NY , 14052
Phone: 716-374-0678
42° 46' 15.0924" N, 78° 35' 52.944" W

Arts for Learning WNY (formerly Young Audiences)

Arts for Learning WNY'S mission is to inspire, expand learning, and strengthen our community through engagement with the arts. We offer assembly, workshop and long term residency programs with professional artists, committed to their craft, and using it as a tool for creative learning. Art forms include music, multi-media arts, theater, dance, and visual and literary arts. Services are provided in the eight counties of Western New York, including Allegany, Cattaraugus, Chautauqua, Erie, Genesee, Niagara, Orleans, and Wyoming.
1 Lafayette Square
Buffalo , NY , 14203
Phone: 716-881-0917
42° 53' 7.2456" N, 78° 52' 18.4008" W

Explore & More - The Ralph C. Wilson, Jr. Children's Museum

Spark your kids' creativity, curiosity, and imagination at Western New York's only museum designed just for kids!
130 Main Street
Buffalo , NY , 14202
Phone: 716-655-5131
42° 52' 41.6604" N, 78° 52' 39.684" W

Aquarium of Niagara

With our community and our partners, we celebrate our natural wonders and inspire people to make a difference for aquatic life. We are a destination of choice where all are welcome and motivated to join as a driving force for aquatic life.
701 Whirlpool Street
Niagara Falls , NY , 14301
Phone: (716) 285-3575
43° 5' 39.516" N, 79° 3' 36.4968" W