Roger Tory Peterson Institute

A Jamestown museum and nature center that uses art to teach about birds and the natural world.

311 Curtis Street Ext, Jamestown, NY 14701 · Jamestown, NY

About Roger Tory Peterson Institute

The Roger Tory Peterson Institute is a museum and nature center in Jamestown, New York. It is built around the life and work of Roger Tory Peterson, the artist and naturalist who helped create the modern field guide. Visitors can view art, films, photographs, and archival materials connected to his travels and bird studies. The institute also runs exhibitions, school and youth programs, and events, and it cares for a nearby preserve with trails.

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