NYS Equal Rights Heritage Center & Auburn NY Visitor Center
NYS Equal Rights Heritage Center & Auburn NY Visitor Center
NYS Equal Rights Heritage Center & Auburn NY Visitor Center
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Tuesday
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Wednesday
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Thursday
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Friday
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Saturday
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
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The NYS Equal Rights Heritage Center welcomes visitors to History’s Hometown. The Center features an interactive exhibition titled “Seeing Equal Rights in NYS” where New York State’s progressive history supporting equality comes to life. Experience the creative ways New Yorkers organized to stand for justice, and learn about the key contributors from the 1800s to modern day. Free Wi-Fi, public restrooms, and regional products in the Taste NY Market. Relax on the green space or reflect in the courtyard overlooked by our famous statue of Harriet Tubman. Find all travel resources and information at this one-stop tourist hub in downtown Auburn, NY.
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Lois49
Ann Arbor, MI5 contributions
Jul 2021
A beautiful building, knowledgeable volunteer who was so friendly explaining the exhibits, pointing us to other spots of interest to visit, offering to call and make reservations for us, etc. The building is gorgeous - and so environmentally conscious. The Exhibit was incredibly moving, interesting, engaging. And, of course, not to be missed: the bronze statue of Harriet Tubman (and the mosaic of her across the street)
Written July 16, 2021
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Thank you kindly for your beautiful review and for your visit! Come see us again soon!
Written September 29, 2021
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MICMAC2257
Auburn, NY13 contributions
Jun 2022 • Couples
Fantastic! We brought friends from Connecticut on a tour of Auburn’s Historic highlights and the ERHC was a big hit. Inside and out, such a gem. We were greet by a gracious, knowledgeable young woman. The statue of Harriet Tubman was stunning.
Written July 8, 2022
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We appreciate your visit and thank you for taking the time to share your positive experience! We're thrilled to hear your out-of-state friends enjoyed the Equal Rights Heritage Center and History's Hometown!
Written January 3, 2023
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RYC88
Centreville, VA1,174 contributions
Oct 2021
We weren't quite sure if it was a museum or a visitor's center when we went, but it turns out that it's a little bit of both. The staff member was so pleasant and helpful in pointing out the exhibits and then talking about the surrounding area. It is incredibly helpful in planning out visits to the hundreds of interesting sites around NY that deal with abolition, suffrage, and Native American culture. It does not take long to walk through the exhibit, but it is moving and educational. The store offers a wide variety of food and drink made in NY. It's a really nice little place.
Written November 1, 2021
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Thank you for your visit and wonderful review! We appreciate the positive feedback and pride ourselves on being More Than Just a Welcome Center, so we're thrilled to hear that this was your experience at the Equal Rights Heritage Center and Taste NY Market!
Written January 3, 2023
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Bill K
Spencerport, NY1,420 contributions
Nov 2020
Stopped here when got a bit lost and took a walk around. The people at the front desk were helpful getting info about the town and making suggestions on what to see. They has a nice bathroom and an area to buy local foods (we got some cookies and soda for our hotel room that night). Got some maps and brochures for the area and looked around at some of the exhibit. Mostly copies of signs and about certain famous people in the area. Took a pic by the Harriet Tubman statue and just enjoyed the break.
Written November 21, 2020
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We are glad you stumbled upon us and had a wonderful experience! Thank you for the wonderful review!
Written September 29, 2021
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jeross1313
Burke, VA135 contributions
Jul 2021 • Friends
Highly recommend. We were fortunate during our visit National Park staff and two summer interns were working. Intensive background stories- Harriet Tubman statue and mural; next door is Secretary Seward ‘s home.
Written July 8, 2021
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Thank you for your kind review and we're glad to hear you enjoyed your visit!
Written September 29, 2021
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G2655BWgaryk
Clearwater, FL676 contributions
Jun 2021
We found that this place was a great stop over when walking around downtown Auburn. They have a very nice store with local products.
Written June 13, 2021
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Thank you for your visit, and we appreciate the review - hope to see you again soon!
Written September 29, 2021
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Marcia C
USA41 contributions
Sep 2019
So much to see in History's Hometown--this is a good place to start. Historic details--famous (and lesser-known) people--come to life in an open, welcoming setting.
Written September 18, 2019
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Thank you for your visit! We appreciate the review, and hope you come see us again!
Written September 29, 2021
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76desert
West Virginia324 contributions
May 2019 • Friends
If you need travel brochures/advice this is the place to go! The woman staffing the center when we stopped in was wonderful--very bubbly and quite knowledgeable about everything. I wish we had more time to chat; she was the perfect hostess! I thought there was more to see with the exhibits, but it's only one floor. There's a lot to explore via computers, but after a long day we just didn't have the gumption. However, as noted above this will give you plenty of ideas/material to continue exploring, plus the restrooms are plenty and clean. There's a great statue of Harriet Tubman in the front--let's enhance it even more by adding a labyrinth (a walking meditation) in this courtyard!
Written May 28, 2019
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@76desert thank you kindly for visiting the NYS Equal Rights Heritage Center/Auburn, NY Visitor's Center! We appreciate the glowing review and will be sure to let our front desk hostess with the mostest know that she made your time here a welcoming and enjoyable experience! We hope to see you again soon!!
Written May 29, 2019
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Larry087_12
Auburn, NY138 contributions
Jan 2019 • Friends
Courtney gave our church a tour one Sunday. Very impressive. It is wonderful to see all the area attractions in one place. I am especially impressed by the interactive digital displays. You can do research on area offerings based on your interests, then email the results to your phone.
Written April 13, 2019
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Thank you for the kind words and for your visit! Please visit us again soon!
Written September 29, 2021
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Sima
Yaphank, NY49 contributions
Dec 2018 • Couples
This is a new museum. It has an exhibit as well as a small shop with Taste of New York products.
The exhibit has posters and audio which pertains to the posters. The exhibit has information about racial equality, women’s rights, Native Americans, LGTQ and worker’s rights struggles in New York State. You can spend a few minutes there or an hour or more as you go through the exhibit. It also has a map of NY that shows you where you can find other historic places or museums about the fight for equal rights in New York. I hope that if you are in the area you go. It is appropriate for older children to adults. It makes you feel proud of being a New Yorker and also realize we have more to do.
The staff was really nice and helpful.
The exhibit has posters and audio which pertains to the posters. The exhibit has information about racial equality, women’s rights, Native Americans, LGTQ and worker’s rights struggles in New York State. You can spend a few minutes there or an hour or more as you go through the exhibit. It also has a map of NY that shows you where you can find other historic places or museums about the fight for equal rights in New York. I hope that if you are in the area you go. It is appropriate for older children to adults. It makes you feel proud of being a New Yorker and also realize we have more to do.
The staff was really nice and helpful.
Written December 31, 2018
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Hello there - Thank you so much for stopping by and giving us a visit. We're thrilled you enjoyed your experience here; and we appreciate the review! Please come see us again!
Written January 25, 2019
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NYS Equal Rights Heritage Center & Auburn NY Visitor Center - All You Need to Know BEFORE You Go
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- NYS Equal Rights Heritage Center & Auburn NY Visitor Center is open:
- Tue - Sat 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Hotels near NYS Equal Rights Heritage Center & Auburn NY Visitor Center:
- (0.26 mi) Hilton Garden Inn Auburn
- (0.13 mi) Days Inn by Wyndham Auburn/Finger Lakes Region
- (0.35 mi) Holiday Inn Auburn-Finger Lakes Region An IHG Hotel
- (0.37 mi) Inn at the Finger Lakes
- (0.39 mi) Super 8 Auburn
- Restaurants near NYS Equal Rights Heritage Center & Auburn NY Visitor Center:
- (0.11 mi) Parker's Grille & Tap House
- (0.08 mi) Mesa Grande
- (0.08 mi) Wild for Yogurt
- (0.11 mi) AT Walley
- (0.16 mi) Prison City Pub & Brewery
- Attractions near NYS Equal Rights Heritage Center & Auburn NY Visitor Center:
- (0.04 mi) Seward House Museum
- (0.07 mi) Auburn Public Theater
- (0.09 mi) Shepherds Brewing Co
- (0.07 mi) YMCA-Weiu
- (0.12 mi) Finger Lakes Art
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