The History Center in Tompkins County (THC) is a generation-to-generation education and research center focused on engaging the public with the history of Tompkins County The History Center Exhibit Hall on the Ithaca Commons is open Wednesday-Saturday 10am-5pm. We can accommodate drop-in visitors at our Exhibit Hall on the Ithaca Commons most days, private covid-conscious visits can be booked in advance by contacting [email protected]. Review our Health & Safety protocols at thehistorycenter.net/schedule. We offer "Explore the Museum Activity Crates" and a "Local History Children's Bookshelf" for younger museum visitors, these items can be checked out at the start of your visit for more hands on museum engagement and enjoyment with local and regional history. The Research Library and Archives are available by appointment only. Contact [email protected] regarding research appointments. Explore thehistorycenter.net/Archives for digitized collections and Archival Finding Aids to our collections. Offers monthly events, lectures, hand on education programs, documentary screenings, and guided tours. Explore upcoming programs and events at thehistorycenter.net/events. Virtual exhibits, learning resources, kids activities, and more are available at thehistorycenter.net