Community Calendar

This summer, the Rippleton Schoolhouse at Lorenzo invites visitors of all ages to engage with history hands-on. Have a lesson in the authentic 1887 schoolhouse, try your hand at traditional games and activities, and explore the beautiful grounds. Follow Lorenzo’s Facebook and Instagram for special activities and scheduling changes. Sensory friendly. Admission is free.

Join us this summer for sketching in the galleries!

Grab a sketchbook and pencil and get ready to learn more about the practice of sketching with Hiram Cray, a professional artist and educator. Learn how to capture on paper the amazing properties of glass or simply follow along and discover the Corning Museum of Glass through the eyes of an artist, Fridays through July 24 to August 28. Note: Friday, August 21 is the only Friday this event will not be held.

Participants of all ages are welcome and will meet in the Admissions Lobby. Paper and pencils will be provided. Free with admission.

Empire Brick Con

October 17 – 18, 2026

Whether you’re a first-time builder or a lifelong fan, you will be amazed by the hundreds of original LEGO© creations you will find by top LEGO© artists from across the country at Empire Brick Con, a LEGO® fan expo presented by ROCLUG & Empire Bricks NY.

Join us for an unforgettable weekend featuring incredible builds across the Museum, LEGO©-themed Hot Glass Demonstrations, collaborative build sites, games, vendors, and more!

What you can expect:

Original creations: LEGO© artists from across the U.S. will showcase their best work, big and small! Stand back and take it all in, or get up close and inspect every intricate detail. Prepare to leave inspired after seeing amazing builds and talking to the creators behind them.

Interactive displays: Contribute to a massive mural made entirely of LEGO© Bricks.

Vendors: Find LEGO© sets, new and old. Whether you’re looking for that one minifigure from your childhood or a rare find, you'll have plenty to choose from.

Admission to Empire Brick Con is free with Museum admission (meaning kids and teens 17 and under are free) and is good for two consecutive days.

Join us for a special tour of Lorenzo featuring the death and funerary practices of the Victorian era. Mortality rates were high in the 19th century, and death and mourning rituals were elaborate. We’ll keep the lights low as we share everything from the mundane to the macabre about death in the Victorian era. Admission free. Three tour times, 3:00 p.m., 4:00 p.m., and 5:00 p.m., are available by reservation only, as space is limited. Call 315-655-3200, ext. 106 or email: jacqueline.roshia@parks.ny.gov

Join us this summer for sketching in the galleries!

Grab a sketchbook and pencil and get ready to learn more about the practice of sketching with Hiram Cray, a professional artist and educator. Learn how to capture on paper the amazing properties of glass or simply follow along and discover the Corning Museum of Glass through the eyes of an artist, Fridays through July 24 to August 28. Note: Friday, August 21 is the only Friday this event will not be held.

Participants of all ages are welcome and will meet in the Admissions Lobby. Paper and pencils will be provided. Free with admission.

In this six-session series, students will learn about the versatile drawing medium of charcoal. From its wide range of expressive possibilities to its intricate shading and texture potential, charcoal has a little bit for everyone. The class will focus on a wipe out technique working in a step-by-step process using layers to capture a full range of dynamic lighting in students’ artwork.

Fiber artists of all kinds are invited to join us for a weekend of creativity at our biannual retreat. You will have full access to both of our spacious studios: our sewing studio and our dye/wet studio. Lunch is complimentary. Just bring yourself and your work!

Join us this summer for sketching in the galleries!

Grab a sketchbook and pencil and get ready to learn more about the practice of sketching with Hiram Cray, a professional artist and educator. Learn how to capture on paper the amazing properties of glass or simply follow along and discover the Corning Museum of Glass through the eyes of an artist, Fridays through July 24 to August 28. Note: Friday, August 21 is the only Friday this event will not be held.

Participants of all ages are welcome and will meet in the Admissions Lobby. Paper and pencils will be provided. Free with admission.

Fiber artists of all kinds are invited to join us for a weekend of creativity at our biannual retreat. You will have full access to both of our spacious studios: our sewing studio and our dye/wet studio. Lunch is complimentary. Just bring yourself and your work!

Fiber artists of all kinds are invited to join us for a weekend of creativity at our biannual retreat. You will have full access to both of our spacious studios: our sewing studio and our dye/wet studio. Lunch is complimentary. Just bring yourself and your work!