Things to Do at SU


Theatres, Museums, and Galleries

Appleseed Productions
location: Atonement Lutheran Church, S116 West Glen Ave., Syracuse, NY 13205
phone: 315-492-9766

A non-profit dessert theater, Appleseed Productions offers several great quality performances. Special rates for students, children, seniors, and groups. Call for details.


Chittenango Landing Canal Boat
location: Museum Lakeport Road,
Cicero NY 13039
phone: 315-687-3801

Chittenango Landing is historically the only dry dock on the Erie Canal. The Chittenango Landing has models of boats and self-guided tours within the building. Call for more information.


The Creamery
location: 28 Hannum St.,
Skaneateles, NY 13152
phone: 315-685-1360

The Creamery is a historical museum located in the village of Skaneateles. Open year round on Fridays from 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM, and Memorial Day to Labor Day Thursday through Saturday from 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM. Call for more details.


Erie Canal Museum
location: 318 Erie Blvd. at Montgomery St., Syracuse, NY 13202
phone: 315-471-0593
Website: www.eriecanalmuseum.org

Experience life and work on the Erie Canal by visiting the 65-foot long canal boat, and experience the history of Syracuse as it developed into the city it is today. The Museum also offers interactive exhibits and an orientation theater. Open seven days a week. Admission is free. Call for details.


Everson Museum of Art
location: 401 Harrison St.,
Syracuse, NY 13202
phone: 315-474-6064
website: www.everson.org

The Everson Museum is the first museum in the world designed by noted architect I.M. Pei, who has since designed the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, the National Gallery in Washington, the new addition to the Louvre in Paris, and Syracuse University’s SI Newhouse School of Public Communications. The Everson’s collections are American 19th and 20th century paintings, sculptures, ceramics, and prints. The museum also contains smaller collections of Oriental, African and South American art and artifacts. There is a voluntary donation of $2.00. Group tours are available. Call for details.


The Famous Artists Series
location: ONCENTER/ Civic Center Theater, Syracuse, NY
phone: 315-424-8210

The Artists Series brings the greatest talent of the stage, concert, movies, and Broadway to Syracuse, including six national Broadway tours each year. Call for details and upcoming events in the area.


Gallery 210
location: 210 E. Fayette St.,
Syracuse, NY 13202
phone: 315-234-3038

The Gallery 210 exhibits artwork from all over the world as well as locally during six different exhibitions a year. In addition to artwork, the Gallery also features a number of workshops and demonstrations, such as poetry readings and musical performances. Open Tuesday through Saturday 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM, and 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM Tuesday and Thursday, and by appointment. The Gallery is approximately 3,000 square feet, and can seat 50 to 100 people for seminars, films, live performances, and more. Call for details.


Joe & Emily Lowe Art Gallery
location: Shaffer Art Building,
Syracuse University,
Syracuse, NY 13244
phone: 315-443-4098

The Joe & Emily Lowe Art Gallery is the exhibition facility for the College of Visual and Performing Arts at Syracuse University. The annual exhibition schedule includes faculty and student exhibits as well as historical and critical exhibits. The gallery is free to the public. Call for details.


John H. Mulroy Civic Center
location: 411 Montgomery St.,
Syracuse, NY 13202
information: 315-435-8000
box office: 315-435-2121
website: oncenter.org

The Center is primary home to the Syracuse Symphony Orchestra and the Syracuse Opera Company, while visiting artists and productions make it a cultural center in the city. Call for details.


The MOST; Milton J. Rubenstein Museum of Science and Technology
location: 500 S. Franklin St.,
Syracuse, NY 13202
phone: 315-425-9068
website: www.most.org

The MOST offers three levels of hands-on exhibits, including the Silverman Planetarium and daily live science demonstrations. Visitors can also enjoy an IMAX production, where films are projected on a six-story screen. Learn about everything from the inner workings of living organisms to natural disasters. Call for details.

Ner-A-Car Museum Of Syracuse
478 N Salina St.
Syracuse , New York 13202
315-472-7931

Onondaga Historical Association
location: 321 Montgomery St.,
Syracuse, NY 13202
phone: 315-428-1864
Website: www.cnyhistory.org

The Onondaga Historical Association provides local and regional history for those interested in learning about central New York. The museum offers information on the area’s natural, cultural, and industrial history, with use of paintings, photographs and artifacts through changing exhibits. Call for details.


Open Hand Theater’s International Mask & Puppet Museum
location: 518 Prospect St., Syracuse, NY
phone: 315-476-0466
Website: www.openhandtheater.org

Located in a castle built in 1890, the exhibitions at the museum change every two months. The museum is also home to the productions of the Open Hand Theater, which feature giant puppets. Call for details.


The Salt Museum
location: Onondaga Lake Parkway, Liverpool, NY 13088
phone: 315-453-6715
website: onondagacountyparks.com/parks/salt_museum/

The museum highlights the Onondaga salt industry in the 19th century when Onondaga emerged as the nations leading salt producing county. Exhibits give visitors a full experience of salt manufacturing in the 19th century Onondaga production facilities. Call for details.


Saint Marie Living Historical Site
location: Onondaga Lake Parkway, Liverpool, NY 13088
phone: 315-453-6767

Saint Marie Living Historical Site is Syracuse’s only living history museum from the 17th century. Frenchmen who were invited to the area by the Iroquois people built the Saint Marie Mission. Call for details.


Shacksboro School House Museum
location: 46 Canton Street,
Baldwinsville, NY 13027
phone: 315-638-2452

The Shacksboro School House has local history exhibits that change on a regular basis. Call for details.


Stone Barn Castle Farm Museum
location: 737 Stone Barn Road,
Cleveland, NY 13042
phone: 315-675-3602

The Stone Barn Farm Museum offers a variety of events for all ages. The Museums hosts a craft show in October, Trick or Treat Village for Halloween, and Easter egg hunt in the spring. Call for more details.


The Syracuse Area Landmark Theater
location: 362 South Salina St.,
Syracuse, NY 13202
phone: 315-475-7979

This historical theater, noted for its ornate and timeless décor, annually hosts concerts, plays, dance, and classic movies and receptions. Open Monday through Friday, guided tours available by appointment. Call for details.


Syracuse Opera
location: P.O. Box 6904,
Syracuse, NY 13217
box office: 315-476-7372

Syracuse Opera is the third largest opera company in New York, featuring artists from around the world in their various main stage productions. Call for details and upcoming events.


Syracuse Stage
location: 820 E. Genesee St.,
Syracuse, NY 13210
box office: 315-443-3275

Syracuse Stage features actors, designers, and directors from Broadway and all over, presenting classic and contemporary drama. Special rates are available for students, seniors and groups. The theater is handicap accessible and offers an infrared listening system for the hearing impaired. For more information on times, upcoming events, prices, and seating, call the box office.


Syracuse Symphony Orchestra
location: John H. Mulroy Civic Center, 411 Montgomery St., Syracuse, NY 13202
box office: 315-424-8200
website: www.syracusesymphony.org/

Syracuse Symphony Orchestra is the 45th largest Orchestra in the country, serving the entire central and northern New York region. The orchestra offers popular and classical music concerts, as well as ensemble programs, family series, and educational activities. Call for upcoming events.


Wilcox Octagon House
location: 5420 West Genesee St., Camillus, NY 13031
phone: 315-488-7800

The Wilcox Octagon House is a nationally recognized historical building, and is one of just a few remaining Octagon houses in the country. Guided tours are offered, call for details.


Wilson Art Gallery
location: LeMoyne College, LeMoyne Heights, Syracuse, NY 13214
phone: 315-445-4153
Website: www.lemoyne.edu/library/guides/art.htm

The Wilson Art Gallery offers a variety of exhibits throughout the year. Open to the public. Call for details.