Roger Tory Peterson Institute
- Address
- 311 Curtis St, Jamestown, NY 14701
- Phone
- (716) 665-2473
- Website
- rtpi.org
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About Roger Tory Peterson Institute
The Roger Tory Peterson Institute (RTPI) is a museum and nature center located in Jamestown, New York, United States. It is dedicated to advancing the public understanding of natural history through the intersection of art, science, and conservation. The institute houses the largest collection of works by naturalist and artist Roger Tory Peterson (1908–1996), including original paintings, drawings, manuscripts, and films.
Founded in 1984, the RTPI functions as both a cultural and conservation institution. It serves as a regional gateway to natural areas in western New York while aspiring to national significance as a museum of nature art and archive of scientific illustration.
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