#1 of 6 Things To Do in Bath
Corning Museum of Glass
1 Corning Glass Ctr Corning NY - 607-937-5371
~19.35 miles from Bath city center
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At The Corning Museum of Glass, glass isn't just for looking at or looking through. At our Museum, you can explore, research, touch, work with, and interact with glass.
A truly unique Museum experience, The Corning Museum of Glass offers:
The world's best collection of art and historical glass. More than 45,000 objects trace 3,500 years of glassmaking history.
Hands-on exhibits that tell the story of the science and technology behind innovations in glass.
Live, narrated glassblowing demonstrations all day, every day.
Make Your Own Glass, the Museum's unique try-it-yourself glassmaking program.
A fully equipped glassworking Studio offering year-round courses in all levels of glassmaking.
The Rakow Research Library, the world's library of record and the finest collection of research materials related to the art, history, craft and technology of glass.
An 18,000 square-foot GlassMarket, where you can purchase glass treasures from around the world.
The Corning Museum of Glass is where the world—from serious scholars to those simply interested in discovering—turns to learn more about the art, history, craft, or technology of this incredible material. Spend some time at our Museum, and we guarantee you'll learn to see glass in a whole new light.
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#2 of 6 Things To Do in Bath
Rockwell Museum
111 Cedar St Corning NY - 607-937-5386
~19.75 miles from Bath city center
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Accredited by the American Association of Museums, the Rockwell Museum of Western Art is located in the heart of the beautiful Finger Lakes region of Upstate New York. The Museum boasts the finest American Western and Native American art collection this side of the Mississippi. Western and Native American art and culture are the focal points for engaging, dynamic exhibitions and educational events. The Museum renews exhibits several times each year, rotating its large permanent collection of art through galleries based on themes: Wilderness, Buffalo, Horse, Indian and Cowboy. Here, myths are explored and new ways of thinking about art encouraged.
To preserve, interpret and enhance the Museum collections, emphasizing American Western and Native American art and culture. To foster a deeper understanding of these cultures and aesthetic traditions through dynamic exhibitions and educational activities that attract interest from a broader public.
To ignite human imagination, stimulate thought and conversation through an engaging place to learn about American art.
Bob and Hertha Rockwell, local business owners who had amassed an incredible collection of Western art and artifacts, Carder Steuben glass, firearms, and antique toys, originally displayed some of their vast collection in their family department store, at the site now known as the Rockwell Center.
However, the store allowed only a small portion of their growing collection to be shown, without the benefits of temperature and humidity control, security and, most importantly, the interpretation that a museum could bring. The Rockwell's generously decided to donate the majority of their collection so that it could be protected, seen and enjoyed by many more people.
In 1974, executives from Corning Glass Works (now Corning Incorporated) proposed that the collections be housed in a new museum in Corning. The company would provide some support, along with the Corning, New York community.
In November 1976, a temporary home for the new museum was created in the former Baron Steuben Hotel. A permanent home was found in the Old City Hall building, a grand but deteriorating structure that had been vacated in 1972 following a devastating flood caused by Hurricane Agnes.
Old City Hall was designed from the European architectural styles of the Middle Ages. Designed by architect A.J. Warner and built by Thomas Bradley in 1893, the entire project cost less than $29,000.
In 1972, the basement and much of the ground floor were flooded and suffered extensive damage from Hurricane Agnes. A capital campaign was launched in 1980 to generate the $2.5 million necessary to restore the exterior of the building and redesign and renovate the interior to create a suitable exhibition space.
In 1981/82, the exterior was faithfully restored, using plans produced by architect John D. Milner. The needs of the museum dictated a thorough redesign. However, the tin ceilings in the Fire Station Gallery and the Art Room and the iron door to the women's jail were retained.
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#3 of 6 Things To Do in Bath
Corning Community College
1 Academic Dr Corning NY - 607-962-9011
~19.99 miles from Bath city center
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http://www.corning-cc.edu/
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#4 of 6 Things To Do in Bath
Watkins Glen International
Finger Lakes NY
~20.32 miles from Bath city center
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Watkins Glen International (nicknamed "The Glen") is an auto race track located near Watkins Glen, New York, at the southern tip of Seneca Lake. The facility is owned by International Speedway Corporation. It was long known around the world as the home of the United States Grand Prix, which it hosted for 20 consecutive years (1961–1980), but it has been home to road racing of nearly every class for over 50 years, including:
Sports Car Club of America (SCCA) SPEED World Challenge
Spec Miata
NASCAR Sprint Cup Series
NASCAR Nationwide Series
NASCAR Camping World Truck Series
NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour
Formula Libre
Formula One
Can-Am
Trans-Am
Formula 5000
International Race of Champions (IROC)
Champ Car
World Sportscar Championship
Indy Racing League
http://www.theglen.com/
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#5 of 6 Things To Do in Bath
Painted Post Depot Museum
309 Steuben St Corning NY - 607-962-0249
~20.35 miles from Bath city center
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#6 of 6 Things To Do in Bath
National Warplane Museum
17 Aviation Dr Horseheads NY
~25.17 miles from Bath city center
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Dedicated to those airmen who helped to preserve freedom.
Hours of Operations
Wednesday thru Saturday 10AM to 4PM and
Sunday Noon to 4PM.
CLOSED:
Christmas, Thanksgiving, Easter and New Year's Day
Call for more information.
ADMISSIONS
Adults $7.00
Seniors (62+) $5.50
Kids 6 - 17 $4.00
Kids Under 6 FREE!
Family
(2 Adults, 3 Children) $18.00
Discovery Center and ASTC Members FREE!
Please Inquire For Prearranged Group Rates
http://www.wingsofeagles.com
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