Why do people come to Chautauqua Institution? Many of the guests who return to Chautauqua year after year describe it as an experience rather than a vacation -- a place for renewal. Chautauqua Institution was founded on the belief that everyone “has a right to be all that he can be -- to know all that he can know.”
A dramatic lakeside setting and the beauty of its National Historic Landmark architecture make Chautauqua Institution a thriving community where visitors come to find intellectual and spiritual growth and renewal. It is a summer center that encompasses the arts, education, religion, and recreation; a place, removed from the day-to-day world, where some of the leading thinkers of our time come to speak to the concerns and issues of today in the Chautauqua Amphitheater; a place where music, dance, opera, theater, and the visual arts create the "Chautauqua Mix."
A Victorian village that features a 9-week summer season from late June through late August of art, education, lectures, top entertainment, religion, recreation, and much more.
Group Planning Information
Bring your group to experience one of the most unique attractions in the county. Featuring a 9 week Summer season with programming and events from June to August, and offseason guided bus tours during the shoulder seasons (beginning in May and lasting until October) Chautauqua Institution can accommodate your group throughout the year.
The Athenaeum Hotel Parlor is available to rent for your group event and food and beverage will be handled by the Athenaeum Hotel team.
In season up to 8 buses can be parked, with unlimited bus parking during the offseason. It take between 45 to 60 minutes to tour the grounds, and group discounts are available. Call to inquire or for more information.
