ATTENTION: Exhibit changeover is taking place beginning Monday, March 17 through Thursday, March 27. The ground floor of the museum will be impacted. Bellwether: The Art of Tina Mullen remains open with FREE ADMISSION. Gift shop and Nature Trail is open. Thank you for your patience as we bring you a new exhibition.
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Press Releases

05/01/2024: ROGER TORY PETERSON INSTITUTE CELEBRATES COMMUNITY ROOTS – Partnership Project to Plant a Tree and Rededicate an Historic Marker

Jamestown, NY – May 1, 2024 – The Roger Tory Peterson Institute celebrates its deep roots in Jamestown by planting a tree and rededicating an historic marker in front of Roger Tory Peterson’s boyhood home.

Check out the full release here: RTPI Tree Planting and Historic Marker Project

03/05/2024: ROGER TORY PETERSON INSTITUTE ANNOUNCES SCHOLARS-IN-RESIDENCE – Canisius University Faculty to Expand Spark Bird Project

Jamestown, NY – March 5, 2024 – The Roger Tory Peterson Institute proudly announces the naming of Dr. Jennifer Lodi-Smith and Janet McNally, professors at Canisius University, as the inaugural RTPI Scholars-in-Residence.

Check out the full release here: RTPI Scholars-in-Residence

02/06/2024: ROGER TORY PETERSON INSTITUTE HIRES NEW ADVANCEMENT DIRECTOR – David Niles Promoted to New Leadership Position

Jamestown, NY – February 6, 2024 – The Roger Tory Peterson Institute proudly announces the promotion of David Niles to Advancement Director.

Check out the full release here: David Niles Advancement Director