 The main entrance of the Roberson Museum and Science Center | |
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| Established | 1954 |
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| Location | 30 Front Street, Binghamton, NY 13905 |
| Coordinates | 42°5′39″N 75°55′8″W / 42.09417°N 75.91889°W |
| Website | http://roberson.org/ |
The Roberson Museum and Science Center is located in Binghamton, New York. The museum's exhibits focus on art, local history, science, and natural history.
Roberson Memorial, Inc. was established by the will of Alonzo Roberson in 1934. Following the death of his widow Margaret, the Roberson Memorial Center opened to the public in 1954 for use as a community educational center.
The centerpiece of the museum is the 1904 Roberson Mansion, which was designed by local architect C. Edward Vosbury. A major addition to the building was constructed in 1966, designed by Richard Neutra, which increased exhibition space, added offices, and included a planetarium. The museum was further expanded in 1984 in order to enlarge collections storage and create a new collections preparation area.[1]
The Roberson Museum and Science Center is an accredited member of the American Alliance of Museums and a member of the Association of Science and Technology Centers.[2][3]
Roberson features a number of permanent and temporary exhibits that display the works of local and regional artists, present local history, and educate visitors on scientific topics.[4]
