DISCOVER AN AMERICAN LEGACY
AVIATION AND MOTORCYCLING PIONEER, GLENN H. CURTISS
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607-569-2160
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About Us
MOTORCYCLE &
AVIATION MUSEUM
Celebrating Innovation & Ingenuity
The Glenn H. Curtiss Museum, bearing the name of Hammondsport’s favorite son, is located on State Route 54, one half mile south of the village of Hammondsport, New York. Dedicated to the memory of pioneer aviator, Glenn Curtiss, the museum contains a priceless collection relating to early aviation and regional history.
Exhibits
Featured Exhibit
Dawn of a Legacy
Now Open! Dawn of a Legacy commemorates the 120th anniversary of Glenn H. Curtiss establishing his manufacturing business, becoming a leading pioneer in motorcycles, engine design, and aeronautical endeavors. Curtiss created the first practical two-cylinder engine in...
Featured Event
Christmas at the Curtiss Museum
December 3rd
Visit the Curtiss Museum as we get into the holiday season. Children will make holiday postcards, something very popular in Hammondsport when Curtiss was experimenting with aircraft. Decorate our Christmas tree and decide whether Santa’s sleigh or the Curtiss Jenny carries better gifts during these festivities. Enjoy hot chocolate and help the museum celebrate Christmas at the Curtiss Museum!
This program is included with admission and children are free.
