Learning on Vacation

The Chautauqua County Historical Society hosts its annual holiday open house, Just Desserts, at McClurg Museum, which will be decorated for the season. Please join us!

Visit RTPI for a guided walk through our current exhibitions, every Friday at 2 pm. This is an opportunity for an in-depth look into the art on view. Gallery walks are currently limited to 15 people per walk. Please call 716.665.2473 to make a gallery walk reservation. There is no additional charge for a gallery walk but participants must either be members of RTPI or purchase regular museum admission.

Little Explorers (Children 3 – 8 with an adult)Nocturnal Animals Saturday, December 14, 202410:00 – 11:30 a.m. $12 Adults$9 Nature Center members$9 Children 3 – 8 Paid reservations required by Thursday, December 12, 2024. Have you ever wondered what is going on outside from sunset to sunrise? Join Audubon to learn more about who might be making that noise and how nocturnal animals such as bats, owls, foxes, and flying squirrels…

Holidays at the Lodge continues Saturday, December 14 courtesy of our generous community sponsor, El Greco Woodworking, Inc. The entire family will enjoy bird ornament decorating, hot chocolate, a visit from Santa Claus, and area choral groups performing the holiday classics. Admission is just $5 per person and includes access to our current exhibitions, Walking in Antarctica: The Art of Helen Glazer and Plein Air. Schedule for December…

Visit RTPI for a guided walk through our current exhibitions, every Friday at 2 pm. This is an opportunity for an in-depth look into the art on view. Gallery walks are currently limited to 15 people per walk. Please call 716.665.2473 to make a gallery walk reservation. There is no additional charge for a gallery walk but participants must either be members of RTPI or purchase regular museum admission.

Christmas with the Critters (All) Friday, December 27, 2024Session 1: 10:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.(Additional session from 12:30 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.) $8 Adults$6 Nature Center members$6 Children 9 – 15; free 2 and under Reservations appreciated, walk-ins welcome. Visit with ACNC’s reptiles, amphibians, and birds for the holidays. Attend a live animal program, explore animal artifacts, be creative at the craft station, make a gift…

Visit RTPI for a guided walk through our current exhibitions, every Friday at 2 pm. This is an opportunity for an in-depth look into the art on view. Gallery walks are currently limited to 15 people per walk. Please call 716.665.2473 to make a gallery walk reservation. There is no additional charge for a gallery walk but participants must either be members of RTPI or purchase regular museum admission.

Holiday Camp (Children 4 – 12) Monday, December 30, 20249:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. $48 Children$36 Nature Center members$5 Sibling discount Paid reservations required by Thursday, December 26, 2024. Children can enjoy the winter holiday at ACNC playing outdoors and being active. Children ages 4 – 12 can explore outdoors, play, climb, run, and engage their senses as they discover all that winter embodies. Cold, wind, and ice change…

Holiday Camp (Children 4 – 12) Tuesday, December 31, 20249:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. $48 Children$36 Nature Center members$5 Sibling discount Paid reservations required by Friday, December 27, 2024. Children can enjoy the winter holiday at ACNC playing outdoors and being active. Children ages 4 – 12 can explore outdoors, play, climb, run, and engage their senses as they discover all that winter embodies. Cold, wind, and ice change the…