Glenn H. Curtiss Museum
The Glenn H. Curtiss Museum is a transportation museum in Hammondsport, New York with a focus on the early aviator Glenn H. Curtiss. Its address is in Urbana. It was established in 1962.
A museum inside Urbana
Winters are cold
January nights drop to 15°. When to go ↓
You can stay in Urbana
Glenn H. Curtiss Museum is inside Urbana, which has 13 places to stay, so you won’t need a base farther out. Where to stay ↓
Best months: May, Jun, Jul, Aug and Sep
May, June, July, August and September are the mild months, with highs of 69–81°. When to go ↓
Established in 1962
Glenn H. Curtiss Museum dates from 1962. About ↓
Written from NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Overture places to stay, Census town figures, Wikidata and Wikipedia.
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Glenn H. Curtiss Museum
The Glenn H. Curtiss Museum is a transportation museum in Hammondsport, New York with a focus on the early aviator Glenn H. Curtiss. The 60,000 square foot facility has a collection of aircraft, vintage motorcycles, automobiles, and aircraft engines.
- Type
- Museum
- Established
- 1962
- Wikipedia readers
- 1.8K a year
Where to stay near Glenn H. Curtiss Museum
The closest towns with hotels, motels or campgrounds are Urbana (13) and Bath (11).
Compare 8 towns
| Town | From Glenn H. Curtiss Museum | Drive | Places to stay | People | Typical home | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Urbana 31% vacation homes | in town | — | 13 2 hotels · 11 inns & B&Bs | 2,048 | $225K | — |
| Bath | 7 mi southwest | 10 min | 11 5 hotels · 1 motel · 2 inns & B&Bs · 3 campgrounds | 11,413 | $106K | — |
| Hammondsport | 1 mi northeast | — | 7 1 hotel · 6 inns & B&Bs | 567 | $212K | — |
| Dix | 18 mi east | 25 min | 28 3 hotels · 5 motels · 10 inns & B&Bs · 3 lodges & cabins · 6 campgrounds · 1 RV park | 3,485 | $165K | — |
| Bath | 6 mi southwest | 10 min | 6 4 hotels · 1 motel · 1 inn or B&B | 5,545 | $102K | C+ |
| Pulteney 56% vacation homes | 9 mi north | 15 min | 6 4 inns & B&Bs · 2 campgrounds | 1,240 | $223K | — |
| Watkins Glen | 19 mi east | 30 min | 21 3 hotels · 5 motels · 10 inns & B&Bs · 2 campgrounds · 1 RV park | 1,716 | $205K | — |
| Reading | 15 mi east | 25 min | 13 1 hotel · 4 motels · 5 inns & B&Bs · 2 lodges & cabins · 1 campground | 1,643 | $160K | — |
Getting there
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Glenn H. Curtiss Museum in questions
Is Glenn H. Curtiss Museum in Urbana?
Yes. It’s inside Urbana, NY.
When is the best time to visit Glenn H. Curtiss Museum?
May, June, July, August and September, with highs of 69–81°.
What is the closest airport to Glenn H. Curtiss Museum?
Elmira Corning Regional (ELM), about 24 miles away. The nearest big hub is Frederick Douglass Greater Rochester (ROC), about 55 miles.
Where should I stay near Glenn H. Curtiss Museum?
Urbana (in town, 13 places to stay), Bath (7 mi, 11 places to stay) and Hammondsport (1 mi, 7 places to stay).
Local tips in Urbana
People in Urbana have not posted tips yet; their Town Square is open.
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