Due to the weather, The Discovery Center will be closed January 25 & 26.

Gingerbread house Winners 2025

And the Winners Are… 2025 Village of Gingerbread!

A huge thank you to all the bakers and creators who participated in this year’s exhibition: “A Magical Trip Around the World!” Our visitors were whisked away by your incredible talent and holiday spirit. After tallying the votes from our amazed guests, we are thrilled to announce this season’s Fan Favorites:

  • 🏆 First Place: Amy and Abby – Rockefeller Center, NYC

  • 🥈 Second Place: Cheryl – Big Ben, London, England

  • 🥉 Third Place (Tie): * Brenda – Discovery on the Go! – Out of this World!

    • Dino Dental – Dino Carousel, Broome County

Honorable Mentions:

  • Rumble Ponies – The Road to Queens Runs Through Rumble Town, Binghamton

  • Rochelle – Leaning Tower of Pisa, Italy

Congratulations to our winners and to everyone who helped make this year’s village a truly global masterpiece! We can’t wait to see what you dream up next year.

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HOURS

Monday – Friday: 10AM – 3PM
Saturday: 10AM – 5PM
Sunday: 12PM – 5PM
First Friday: 4PM – 6:30PM

View Holiday Closings

The Story Garden is open every day from dawn to dusk April 15 – November 1.

LOCATION & CONTACT

60 Morgan Road
Binghamton, NY 13903

Phone: 607-773-8661
Fax: 607-773-8019

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