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Location

311 Curtis St
Jamestown, NY 14701
800-758-6841

Hours

The museum is closed on Sundays during January, February, and March

Tuesday - Saturday: 10 AM - 4 PM
Sunday: 1 PM - 5 PM

Closed Monday

Please call to check hours, which may be subject to change depending on exhibit.

Admission Prices

subject to change depending on current exhibit

Adults: $5
Children/Students: $3
Group Tours: Schedule and Prices by Appointment
Members: Free or Reduced Admission depending on current exhibit

The Roger Tory Peterson Institute offers free admission several times during the year-during our holiday open house in December, summer open house in August, and other special events. We want to extend the opportunity for everyone to visit, and will make special arrangements for special circumstances. Please call us to discuss your needs, and we will do our best to accommodate them.

Exhibits & Events

Every year the Roger Tory Peterson Institute offers exciting events and spectacular natural history exhibitions, which attract thousands of visitors. World-class exhibits, a distinguished speakers series, and special events for Friends of RTPI are just a few of the events that RTPI has to offer.

If you would like to learn more about the special exhibits and events that RTPI has to offer please check our exhibitions and events schedules regularly. For more information e-mail This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

2008 The Centennial Year

Roger Tory Peterson was born in Jamestown, NY on August 28, 1908. To commemorate and celebrate the 100th anniversary of his birth, the Institute will host and sponsor special events during 2008 and through August 2009, both in Jamestown and around the country. Please check back for updates to this special events calendar.

Exhibition and installation information is subject to change. If you are planning on making a visit for a particular event or to see a specific work of art, please call first to avoid disappointment.

Area Attractions

The Jamestown and Chautauqua County NY area has several wonderful tourist and cultural attractions. There are museums, nature centers, hiking trails, parks, boating, fishing, skiing, farm markets and wineries to name a few.

The following is a list of web links to help make your visit to our area a memorable one.

  • www.tourchautauqua.com
  • www.discoverjamestown.com
  • www.lucy-desi.com
  • www.jamestownaudubon.org
  • www.fentonhistorycenter.org
  • www.robertjackson.org
  • www.jsbia.com
  • www.reglenna.com