"I am a retired environmental scientist from Westchester County, N.Y. I have always wanted to visit your museum and this year I made the time to do so. The visit exceeded my expectations.

"I was stunned by the mastery of both floors. I have studied the books by Suzanne Simard and Peter Wohlleben and your display captured the imagery of the intersection of science, nature, art and (for me) spirituality.

"The second floor (exhibition by artist, Joseph Grice) also impressed me with its dynamism. I felt like I was being eyed on as a potential meal for the osprey and that I was with the owl that was homing in on its prey. Finally, your interspersion of Peterson's bird portraits was a creative linkage to the "patron saint" of your museum. Thank you for blessing my day with inspiration." Thank you, Jack Kozuchowski!

If you haven't visited recently, we hope to see you soon.

Art After 5 featuring Kody & Herren

Join us on July 28 from 5:30 to 7:30 pm for Art After 5 featuring Kody & Herren.

Kody & Herren are multi-instrumentalists, performing on guitar, violin, harmonica, mandolin, and more. Nick and Lydia’s original material is inspired heavily by roots music and their duets provide a strong chemistry on stage. Vocal harmonies and the overall dynamics of a song are very important to them, and they aim to entertain an audience.

Included with each Art After 5 ticket is full access to the museum, along with a drink from the RTPI bar, charcuterie, and two hours of live music.

This workshop is back by popular demand and will be held over three consecutive Sundays, July 23rd, July 30th, and August 6th, from 1:00-2:30 pm each day.

Joseph Grice is a wildlife illustrator. He earned his BFA from SUNY Fredonia, and has taught at Infinity Visual & Performing Arts in Jamestown, and at Holt School of Fine Art in Charlotte, NC. He began painting watercolor birds as his primary subject matter in 2016, a tribute to his childhood where he grew up watching birds and spending time studying Roger Tory Peterson Field Guide books. His exhibition, Joseph Grice: Taking Flight is currently on view at RTPI.

The workshop is great for artists of all levels and you will learn how to paint realistic and lifelike birds. Space is limited to the first 10 students.

Roger's Bird-Day Bash

We’re celebrating Roger Tory Peterson’s 115th birthday and throwing the party of the summer!

Michael Glabicki, of Rusted Root, with Dirk Miller, will be performing outside on the back courtyard of the Lodge at RTPI.

Doors open at noon. Local musician Miranda Wilcox will be opening up for Michael at 1:00 pm and Michael will take the outdoor stage at 2:00.

Food and beverages will be available for purchase from Over the Rainbow Food Truck and the RTPI bar.

You don't want to miss this celebration!

Museum Membership

Become a member of RTPI and support art that matters to the planet.

Membership includes: unlimited free admission to the museum; free admission to all exhibition openings; discount in the museum store; discounts on RTPI programs and more.

Time to renew your membership? Don't miss your opportunity to see our newest exhibitions.