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At the Sciencenter, there are interactive exhibits that allow visitors to create and have tactile experiences. At the weather exhibit, a child drew a photo of their family.

Ithaca Sciencenter hit by Institute of Museum and Library Services federal grant funding cuts

By Kaeleigh Banda, News Editor • May 1, 2025
The colorful hands-on learning exhibits that live within the Ithaca Sciencenter have lost $400,000 in essential aid from the Institute of Museum and Library Services. Now, the Sciencenter is forced to adapt so it can still provide science education to community members of all ages.
The funk band Quail performs at VIC Radio’s virtual benefit concert Oct. 30. The indie-alternative radio station, run by students at Ithaca College, hosted the benefit concert in anticipation of VIC’s 34th annual 50-hour radio marathon, set to run in April 2021.

VIC benefit concert highlights local organization

By Arleigh Rodgers, Life & Culture Editor • November 3, 2020
VIC hosted the benefit concert in anticipation of VIC’s 34th annual 50-hour radio marathon, set to run in April 2021.
Five Ithaca-based museums, including Ithaca College's Handwerker Gallery, have developed plans around New York state’s guidelines for museum reopenings. The Museum of the Earth adapted its temporary exhibit "Bees! Diversity, Evolution, Conservation" into a virtual experience in light of the COIVD-19 pandemic.

Ithaca museums curate reopening plans during pandemic

By Eva Salzman and Maddy Martin • September 18, 2020
Five Ithaca-based museums have developed plans around New York state’s guidelines for museum reopenings.

Sustainability Cafe speaker discusses community empowerment

By Mary Slack, Staff Writer • October 8, 2013
Michelle Kortenaar, director of education at the Sciencenter in Ithaca, spoke about the importance of community empowerment at the Sustainability Cafe

ITHACA TODAY: Tuesday, Oct. 8

October 8, 2013
Check out your local news and events for Tuesday, Oct. 8

ITHACA THIS WEEKEND: Sept. 20-22

September 20, 2013
Everything you need to know for this weekend in Ithaca.
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