New York State Country Music Hall of Fame

Country music fans in Cortland can step into New York State Country Music Hall of Fame, a museum that celebrates the genre and the performers who made it, from Nashville stars to local musicians. From the outside it looks modest, but the inside is packed with memorabilia. It’s a small, personal museum that rewards a stop for anyone who grew up on country radio.

Displays include Jack Greene’s suit, Kenny Rogers’ famous white suit, Jeannie C. Riley’s dress and a sequined gown of Tammy Wynette’s. Walls of plaques honor inductees to the Hall of Fame and the Hall of Honor, and there are one-of-a-kind photographs gathered over decades, plus memorabilia from Cortland-area musicians.

What to Know

• Costumes on display include Kenny Rogers’ white suit and Tammy Wynette’s sequined dress.
• Plaque walls honor inductees to the Hall of Fame and the Hall of Honor.
• Local musicians have memorabilia of their own on display.
• Experience Cortland, the area tourism group, features it.