NYS Equal Rights Heritage Center & Auburn NY Visitor Center — Attraction in City of Auburn

The exhibits are good and half of it is taken up by a Taste of NY store, but there is no auditorium or theater here. They tried to hold the 200th birthday celebration for Harriet Tubman here and there were only a few chairs for half the crowd that showed up. Shockingly, there were no accomodation for the disabled, as a family with a boy in a wheelchair showed up -- the stairs up to the presentation floor were an obstacle (they were discouraging visitors from being on the top of the ramp due to a small video screen that would not have been visible from there). On top of that, acoustics were terrible. Half of a poet's performance went unheard.

I know the organizers did their best, but this was not the location to have the...

We are so lucky to have this newly opened gem in our city. Nestled in the midst of so many historic spots in Upstate New York, the center has the ability to guide visitors through various museums, homes and sites that served as ground zero in the fight for equality for all people. Interactive exhibits and multimedia displays cover the walls. New York State food products are on display and for sale, and one can pick up brochures about so many local sites. On Saturdays, the center hosts a downtown market, bringing local food vendors, crafters, artisans, musicians and more to downtown. This is an excellent place to start any trip to the...

Nice local center dedicated to the New Yorkers who struggled and advocated for equal treatment under the law. It was a bit media heavy for my personal taste. However, I understand that this center is targeted to a slightly younger demographic. Still, there is a lot to look at and learn. If you are in Auburn for the Harriet Tubman House and the Seaward Museum this center is a great modern bookend after viewing the legacy of those two...