Chautauqua Institution is a community on the shores of Chautauqua Lake in southwestern New York state that comes alive each summer — and year-round through the CHQ Assembly online platforms — with a unique mix of fine and performing arts, lectures, interfaith worship and programs, and recreational activities. As a community, we celebrate, encourage and study the arts and treat them as integral to all of learning, and we convene the critical conversations of the day to advance understanding through civil dialogue.
Hours
| Tuesday | Open 24 hours |
| Wednesday | Open 24 hours |
| Thursday | Open 24 hours |
| Friday | Open 24 hours |
| Saturday | Open 24 hours |
| Sunday | Open 24 hours |
| Monday | Open 24 hours |
Address and Contact Information
Address: 1 Ames Ave, Chautauqua, NY 14722
Phone: (716) 357-6250
Website: http://www.chq.org/
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Reviews & Complaints
tom hoehn
This place defies explanation. It is a wonderful setting to recharge your batteries. Music, talks, dance, opera, inspiration, reflection, art, etc. all in a sylvan setting.
… more Alayna Frankenberry
We visited on the off-season. Really enjoyed the picturesque houses and gardens. The lake and surrounding area was beautiful. There were lots of little shops, but due to timing and COVID only a few were open. We had fun popping into those. Overall, we had a great time. My only concern is that it might be haunted?
… more Paul Wisniewski
Some of the most beautiful gardens and homes can be found at the Chautauqua Institution, a place of great peace and a place to learn from some of our countries great thinkers and leaders from ambassadors to preachers.
… more Patricia Kruck
I was very disappointed in the Chautauqua Institute. I have heard about this campus for years but this was my first time attending an event. We went to see Harry Connick Jr. and he is a fantastic entertainer. We all (10 of us) enjoyed his show. We invited my parents, who are both 88 years old to come. There were not enough shuttles to transport people from the welcome center to the amphitheater. During the concert, a storm with heavy rain, thunder and lightning started. Only 2 shuttle buses were available to transport all those people back to the welcome center. Most people walked but there was not enough street lights to see where to go and the brick street we were told to use was slippery from the rain. If you wanted a ride to the parking lot you had to stand and wait for a different shuttle. They had the welcome center closed so we couldn’t use the restrooms. The lights on the exterior of the building were off making it unsafe as all those people stood in the dark waiting for transport.
… more Slick C
I wanted to like this place to hear the lectures, golf, kayak and read. To me, it could be a summer camp for intellectuals. Nonetheless, I’m not impressed. Perhaps it’s an off year? There’s no attempt to develop the community beyond the core families who come here for generations, and at a meeting with the Diversity & Inclusion director the very 1st man to speak drove that point home. Ironically, even though people have been coming here for generations (and the average age hovers around 80) many of them seem to have just noticed that the entire campus is not handicapped accessible.
… more David Knutson
My family had a delightful stroll around the Chatauqua grounds on a Saturday afternoon. The sense of peace and quiet, the collaborative, welcoming vibe from the community, and the prospect of intellectual and cultural events motivates us to plan on returning in the future.
… more Joe Lish
A national and international treasure! I can feel my blood pressure and any anxiety going down as soon as we get past the main gate, because the grounds are so calming. We live 40 minutes away, but when you enter the Institute’s campus, you feel like you are in another world and time. Love going to the ampatheater for concerts, which one or 2 per season, last night was to hear the Acapella group Straight No Chaser, and the out on a terrific show, wonderful music, glad they came back again this year.
… more Dee Lightner
Wonderful time visiting Chautauqua Institute!
… more Jessica ONey
Beautiful. The fall scenery is breathtaking. We visited in the off season, mid October. The Institute was quiet, and no events were happening. Just walking down the quaint streets was cozy and nice
… more Jeanne Siegel
Went to a wonderful concert with Johnny Mathias and the Chautauqua Symphony. Outstanding vocals. Seating in vaccinated sections were available.
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