Dear Friend:

 

We know we don't act our age. You see us teeming with energy when you look at our New Year's Masquerade in the Mansion party; at RoberCon, our recent Science Fiction Convention; at our glittering annual Home for the Holidays event and at our many youthful partnerships.

 

But guess what...

We're turning 60!

 

Yes, that's right. Roberson has been a center of activity for six decades...and we're stronger than ever. Thank you for helping us to be such a pillar in the community and for allowing us to deliver excellence in all of our exhibitions, educational programming and events.

 

Our 60th anniversary will feature a touring exhibit loaned by our new friends at the New York State Museum in Albany. Hosting the treasures of New York State is just one of the ways we're bringing new energy into our galleries. Another way is to raise the bar for museum education. On March 14, Roberson will be hosting the very first NY regional conference that will bring together classroom teachers and administrators with instructors from libraries; informal learning centers; and, of course, museums to discuss Uncommon Approaches to the Common Core. We're serious about museum education.

 

While our spirit at Roberson is young, there is one area where we're showing our age...our facilities. Thanks to a grant through the Regional Economic Development Council, Roberson has hired professionals to assess our aging facilities and recommend a prioritized plan for implementation.

 

Within a weeks of receiving this, Roberson will learn the outcome of another Economic Development grant for major improvements. We're planning to be around for the next 60 years.  And we're asking YOU to be part of our momentum.

 

Roberson is excited to be celebrating our 60 year anniversary. Please show your support for the successful exhibitions, educational programs and community-engaging events that reflect our community and region. Every gift helps.

 

With sincere thanks,

 

Terry McDonald, Executive Director

P.S. Stop by later this winter to see our display of items loaned by the New York State Museum!

 

 

2013 Home for the Holidays Hours

Monday - Wednesday:  11am - 5pm

Thursday - Saturday: 11am - 9pm

Sunday: 11am - 5pm

 

Please note:  We will be closing at 5pm on Saturday, December 7 and Saturday, December 14 as the museum and mansion are booked for private holiday parties.

 

Home for the Holidays welcomes thousands of visitors who enjoy dazzling displays and explore holiday traditions from around the world.  The display features our Showcase trees, an International Forest and the Historic Roberson Mansion.

 

Here is a glimpse at some upcoming weekend activities during Home for the Holidays.  CLICK HERE for a complete programming list. 

 

 

The Orange Blossom Special - Oldies and Country Music (library) 6-8

Binghamton Philharmonic - (Visitor Center) 6-7

Joyful Ensemble -instrumental (Wurts) 6-7

Planetarium 7, 8

 

Saturday December 7  **Please Note: We will close at 5pm due to private holiday party**

Girls Scouts of NYPENN Pathways Holiday fun (craft cave) 11-3

Holiday Girl Scout Badge 12-2 *Registration Required

Humane Society (theater) 11-2

Charlene Thompson & Martin Bidney -piano and violin (foyer) 1-3

Polar Express as told by The Conductor, Bill Brower (Dickinson West) 1-1:30

Visit From Santa - (Dickenson West) 1:30-3

Irene Martin-Holiday Piano Music in Mansion 3-5

Holiday Crafts in Craft Cave (Museum 2nd Floor) 12:30-3:30

Mansion Tours 2 and 3

Planetarium 12:30, 1:30, 2:30, 3:30

 

Sunday December 8

Planetarium 12:30, 1:30, 2:30, 3:30

BC Stitchers Demonstration (Wurts) 1-3

Irene Martin-Holiday Piano Music in Mansion 1-3

Visit From Santa - (Dickenson West) 1:30-3

Holiday Crafts in Craft Cave (Museum 2nd Floor) 12:30-3:30

Mansion Tours 1, 2 and 3

Planetarium 12:30, 1:30, 2:30, 3:30 

 

Saturday December 14

 12-2 *Registration Required

Holiday Crafts in Craft Cave (Museum 2nd Floor) 12:30-3:30

Visit From Santa - (Dickenson West) 1:30-3

Teen Opera of the Southern Tier (library) 1-2:30

Polar Express as told by The Conductor, Bill Brower (Dickinson West) 1-1:30

Kelly Dyson on Piano (library) 4-5

Planetarium 12:30, 1:30, 2:30, 3:30

 

Sunday December 15

Four of Hearts Barber Shop Quartet (Wurts) 12:30-2

Holiday Crafts in Craft Cave (Museum 2nd Floor) 12:30-3:30

Irene Martin-Holiday Piano Music (foyer) 1-3

Visit From Santa - (Dickenson West) 1:30-3:30

German-American Club of Binghamton Choir (throughout museum) 2-3

Czechoslovak Moravan Club Dancers (ballroom) 2-2:30

Mansion Tours 1, 2 and 3 -

Planetarium 12:30, 1:30, 2:30, 3:30

 

Friday December 20:  Weekend Sponsored by Zappia's Athletic Products

Shepard and Ewe - cello and piano duo (Mansion) 5-9

Planetarium 7, 8

 

Saturday December 21 

Holiday Crafts in Craft Cave (Museum 2nd Floor) 12:30-3:30

Mansion Tours 1, 2 and 3

Madrigal Choir of Binghamton (foyer) 12-1

Claudia Kachmarik - piano (foyer) 1-3

Kopernik Sidewalk Astronomy (outside) 12-3

Polar Express as told by The Conductor, Bill Brower (Dickenson West) 1-1:30

Visit From Santa (Dickenson West) 1:30-3:30

EU Chamber Music Ensemble -strings (library) 3-4

Planetarium 12:30, 1:30, 2:30, 3:30, 5:30, 7, 8

 

Sunday December 22

Holiday Crafts in Craft Cave (Museum 2nd Floor) 12:30-3:30

Irene Martin-Holiday Piano Music in Mansion 1-3

Mansion Tours 1, 2 and 3

Simple Gifts - recorder and guitar (Wurts) 1-2

Visit From Santa (Dickenson West) 1:30-3:30

Recorder Ensemble (Wurts) 2-3

Planetarium 12:30, 1:30, 2:30, 3:30

Break out your mask, dust off your feathers, and get ready to ring in 2014 in style! 

 

The Historic Roberson Mansion will play host to a masquerade ball and cocktail party Tuesday, December 31 as over 400 guests ring in the New Year. 

 

TICKETS ON SALE NOW

CLICK HERE to Reserve your spot.   Masquerade in the Mansion has sold out each year.  Get your tickets early! 

For more information on rentals at Roberson click here or call our event coordinator at 607-772-0660 ext. 211