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Herbert F. Johnson Museum of Art

A sight in Cornell, Ithaca, free to visit and worth about 1.5 hours. Best time to go: Afternoon.

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Herbert F. Johnson Museum of Art in Cornell, Ithaca
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Why go

Free I.M. Pei-designed art museum with a 5th-floor view over Cayuga Lake.

It is one of 10 curated places we feature in Ithaca, alongside 4 outdoor spots, 2 bars & cafés and 2 places to eat. The closest of our other picks is Ithaca Falls, 0.4 mi away as the crow flies.

Type
Sight · Culture
Neighborhood
Cornell
Price
Free
Time needed
1.5 hr
Best time
Afternoon

Nearby

The 6 closest curated picks in Ithaca, measured as straight-line distance.

  1. 1
    Ithaca Falls

    150-foot falls a short walk from downtown, the tallest of the city's gorges.

    Outdoors · 0.4 mi straight-line
  2. 2
    Cornell Botanic Gardens

    Herb gardens, arboretum and gorge trails on the Cornell campus.

    Outdoors · 0.7 mi straight-line
  3. 3
    Moosewood Restaurant

    Vegetarian restaurant since 1973 whose cookbooks shaped American meatless cooking.

    Food · 0.9 mi straight-line
  4. 4
    Ithaca Farmers Market

    Lakeside pavilion market with farm stands and prepared food from local vendors.

    Shopping · 1.2 mi straight-line
  5. 5
    Purity Ice Cream

    Ithaca scoop shop since 1936, known for big portions and local flavors.

    Food · 1.2 mi straight-line
  6. 6
    Buttermilk Falls State Park

    Gorge Trail beside a chain of cascades ending in a swimming hole.

    Outdoors · 3.2 mi straight-line

On these curated routes

Herbert F. Johnson Museum of Art is a stop on our Finger Lakes Wine Trail route. Open it to see the full day-by-day plan.

More to do in Ithaca

Herbert F. Johnson Museum of Art is our only sight pick in Ithaca; here is what else we recommend there. See the full Ithaca guide.

When to go

Average daily highs in Ithaca run from 31°F in January to 83°F in July; June is usually the wettest month. For Herbert F. Johnson Museum of Art itself, we suggest: Afternoon.

Modelled monthly averages for Ithaca from NASA POWER, not a forecast. Full Ithaca weather by month.

Getting there

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Address
114 Central Ave, Ithaca, NY 14853, USA
Coordinates
42.45072, -76.48621
Destination
Ithaca, New York

Herbert F. Johnson Museum of Art: quick answers

How much time do you need at Herbert F. Johnson Museum of Art?

Plan on about 1.5 hours at Herbert F. Johnson Museum of Art. That is our curated estimate for a typical visit; groups that linger will want more.

When is the best time to visit Herbert F. Johnson Museum of Art?

Our pick: Afternoon.

Is Herbert F. Johnson Museum of Art free?

Yes, we list Herbert F. Johnson Museum of Art as free to visit. Check locally before you go, since special exhibits, parking or tours can carry a fee.

Where is Herbert F. Johnson Museum of Art?

Herbert F. Johnson Museum of Art is at 114 Central Ave, Ithaca, NY 14853, USA, in Cornell. The Google Maps and Apple Maps links on this page open it for directions.

Which TripsCircle routes include Herbert F. Johnson Museum of Art?

Herbert F. Johnson Museum of Art appears on Finger Lakes Wine Trail, a curated route you can open on TripsCircle and plan with your group.

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