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Events Calendar

The Rockwell Museum offers a wide range of events for visitors of all ages. There is always something new to discover here! From exhibition openings and artist visits to hands-on experiences offered by KIDS ROCKWELL Art Lab, The Rockwell is Corning, NY’s museum for kids and their families, seniors, students, educators and individuals.

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We can’t wait to see you!

Sep 20

Celebrate the Harvest with The Rockwell

Saturday, Sep 20 @ 12:00 pm

Vote for The Rockwell Museum’s contribution to the scarecrow contest on Market Street!

Sep 25

Silver Dollar Society | Annual Donor Recognition Event

Thursday, Sep 25 @ 6:00 pm

Silver Dollar Society members are invited to join us for a dazzling evening in recognition of YOU!

Oct 01

High School Learning Center | Identity and the Artist Performance

Wednesday, Oct 1 @ 3:30 pm

Please join us for an afternoon of masks, music, movement, and monologues!

Adult points at a mural to show the art to a child in a stroller
Oct 02

Lil Rockwell | Stroller Walk: Día de los Muertos

Thursday, Oct 2 @ 10:00 am

We will look at the new community ofrenda display in the window!

Oct 18

Annual Día de los Muertos Family Celebration

Saturday, Oct 18 @ 10:00 am

Celebrate with regional Mexican folk artists and participate in projects and interactive activities.

Oct 30

Color! Lecture Series | Looking Closely at Robert Weingarten’s Photography of Painter’s Palettes with Shannon Perich

Thursday, Oct 30 @ 6:00 pm

Hear about Weingarten’s Palette series within the artist’s larger body of work and photography.

Nov 01
Nov 30

November: Free Admission for Veterans

Saturday, Nov 1 @ 9:00 am

All military veterans will receive free admission to The Rockwell Museum throughout the entire month

Nov 06

Lil Rockwell | Project: Beautiful Beads

Thursday, Nov 6 @ 10:00 am

Celebrate Native American Heritage Month at the Art Lab!

Nov 06

Virtual Members-Only Art History Club | Collecting for the Future: New Acquisitions at The Rockwell

Thursday, Nov 6 @ 6:30 pm

Hear about a new major work of art that will go on permanent display at the Museum in 2026.

Nov 08

Founder’s Day: Free Admission

Saturday, Nov 8 @ 9:00 am

Enjoy free admission!

Nov 30

Museum Store Sunday

Sunday, Nov 30 @ 9:00 am

Join us for Museum Store Sunday! Your purchase today supports museum programs tomorrow.

Dec 03

Gingerbread Invitational Opening Reception  

Wednesday, Dec 3 @ 5:30 pm

Visit and vote for your favorite Gingerbread creation!

An adult is reading a group of children a story.
Dec 04

Lil Rockwell | Story Time: Gingerbread

Thursday, Dec 4 @ 10:00 am

Enjoy a gingerbread story with Miss Sue from the Southeast Steuben County Library!

Dec 06

Holiday Open House: Free Admission

Saturday, Dec 6 @ 9:00 am

We’re pleased to offer free admission all weekend to kick off a memorable holiday season.

Dec 06

Family Sparkle

Saturday, Dec 6 @ 3:00 pm

Join us for cookie decorating and fun Gingerbread-themed activities in the galleries!