Arnot Art Museum
Museum Art museum housing American and regional collections
Elmira’s Arnot Art Museum occupies a 19th-century mansion; visitors view European and American paintings, decorative arts, rotating exhibitions and period rooms.
The Arnot Art Museum is an art museum located in Elmira, New York, housing a collection of American and European paintings, works on paper, and decorative arts. The museum is based in a historic house that displays collection galleries and rotating exhibitions.
Galleries present nineteenth- and twentieth-century paintings alongside decorative arts and special exhibitions drawn from the museum’s holdings and traveling shows. Educational programming and public events are part of the museum’s offering.
The museum was formed from the art holdings and patronage of the local Arnot family and has operated as a local public art institution since its establishment. Its building and collection reflect the patronage and civic cultural development of Elmira.
The museum is located in downtown Elmira in Chemung County, New York, serving local and regional visitors and schools.
How to Get to Arnot Art Museum #
The Arnot Art Museum is in downtown Elmira, New York. From I-86/NY-17, follow local signage to Lake Street and downtown Elmira; on-street parking and nearby municipal lots are available.
Tips for Visiting Arnot Art Museum #
- Check the museum's schedule for guided tours and special exhibitions which rotate seasonally.
- Visit early in the day to enjoy quieter galleries and better light for photography.
Best Time to Visit Arnot Art Museum #
The museum is an indoor destination year-round; plan visits around exhibitions and local weather if traveling in winter.
Weather & Climate near Arnot Art Museum #
Arnot Art Museum's climate is classified as Hot-Summer Continental - Hot-Summer Continental climate with warm summers (peaking in July) and freezing winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from -9°C to 28°C. Moderate rainfall (875 mm/year).
January
January is the coldest month with highs of 0°C and lows of -9°C. Moderate rainfall (47 mm).
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February
February is freezing with highs of 2°C and lows of -9°C. Moderate rainfall (50 mm).
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March
March is cold with highs of 7°C and lows of -4°C. Moderate rainfall (64 mm).
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April
April is cold with highs of 14°C and lows of 1°C. Moderate rainfall (74 mm).
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May
May is cool with highs of 21°C and lows of 7°C. Moderate rainfall (78 mm).
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June
June is mild with highs of 26°C and lows of 12°C. The wettest month with 99 mm of rain.
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July
July is the warmest month with highs of 28°C and lows of 15°C. Regular rainfall (88 mm).
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August
August is mild with highs of 27°C and lows of 14°C. Regular rainfall (81 mm).
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September
September is cool with highs of 23°C and lows of 10°C. Regular rainfall (86 mm).
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October
October is cold with highs of 16°C and lows of 4°C. Moderate rainfall (71 mm).
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November
November is cold with highs of 9°C and lows of -1°C. Moderate rainfall (77 mm).
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December
December is freezing with highs of 3°C and lows of -6°C. Moderate rainfall (60 mm).
