MOST Debuts New GROW Exhibit

Posted on March 27, 2025

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WHAT

Grand opening and $1 admission to the MOST for the debut of Onondaga Grown presents GROW—the museum’s newest permanent exhibit!

WHEN

Saturday, March 29, all day

10am to 1pm for media

WHERE

MOST: 500 S. Franklin St, Syracuse, NY

WHO

Interview MOST leadership and partners:

  • Lauren Kochian, MOST President
  • Emily Stewart, PhD, MOST Senior Director of Education & Curation
  • Dave Knapp, Chair, Onondaga County Agriculture Council; Onondaga County Legislator; GROW Advisory Committee Member
  • Karen Belcher, Executive Director, Food Bank of Central New York
  • Members of the GROW advisory committee

MORE INFORMATION:

Explore the new 1,800-square-foot GROW installation, an interactive exploration of agriculture and food systems in Central New York.

  • $1 admission for the public all day
  • Check out the exhibit:
    • Six-stall farmer's market where visitors can "buy" apples, corn, eggs, maple and dairy products along with seasonal items. Instead of a currency check-out, scanning the items will bring up food and nutrition information.
    • Tractor and trailer photo opportunity where visitors learn about food distribution.
    • Tactile crop field showcasing the "three sisters"—beans, corn, and squash—which originated in our Indigenous communities.
    • This summer, the GROW agricultural technology feature will open, with an ag tech control room, dairy product interactive story station, and a “Farmbot” that explores how technology assists farmers.
  • The Food Bank of CNY will be collecting non-perishable food items to distribute to households in the community. Preferred items include canned tuna; cereal; canned beans, legumes, & vegetables; oatmeal; dried beans and legumes; soups & stews; peanut butter; canned or dried fruits; dinner "mixes"; pasta, rice, & grains.

Learn more about GROW at most.org/grow.

ABOUT the MOST

The Milton J. Rubenstein Museum of Science & Technology (MOST) is a hands-on science and technology museum located in historic Armory Square in downtown Syracuse. The MOST is focused on dynamic science education that engages learners of all ages and abilities. It features 35,000 square feet of interactive permanent and traveling exhibits plus the state-of-the-art National Grid ExploraDome theatre. The museum operates numerous STEM education programs and community outreach events throughout the year. The MOST's mission is to provide informal science learning experiences that ignite curiosity, encourage discovery, and inspire investigation. The MOST is open from 9:30 to 5, Thursday through Sunday, and is open for most school holidays and breaks. To learn more, visit most.org.

ABOUT ONONDAGA GROWN

The mission of the Onondaga County Agriculture Council is to support the agricultural community through education, promotion and advocacy programs. The Onondaga Grown awareness campaign runs each year from June through December to connect the community with the 570+ farms in Onondaga County. The goal is to inform the community about all the goodness grown right here in Onondaga County – and where to find it at local farms, farmers markets, grocers, retailers, and restaurants. The Agriculture Council also stages ON Farm Fest each September, giving thousands of attendees a family-friendly day of fun visiting local farms for tours and activities. Learn more at onondagagrown.com.

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