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Chittenango, New York: All Things Oz Museum

Opened in 2011, the museum claims to have over 15,000 Baum- and Oz-related items in its collection. L. Frank Baum wrote The Wizard of Oz, and was born in Chittenango in 1856. The museum building is even older.

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Wizard of Oz Sights

The tiny town of Chittenango, NY, once an Erie canal hamlet, is the home of L. Frank Baum, of "Wizard of Oz" fame. The sidewalks of the town have actual yellow brick roads inlaid into them, so it is possible to follow the yellow brick road to Auntie Em's and other Oz-themed businesses. An annual highlight is a truly wonderful parade which traditionally includes some of the few surviving Munchkins.

I live in the next town over and visited Chittenango last week, and can assure you that the yellow brick roads are present, though dingy and covered with snow and ice.

[Roberta Nordheim-Wallace, 01/19/1999]

Chittenango competes for Wizard of Oz tourists with Kansas City, Liberal and Sedan, KS; Grand Rapids, MI; Aberdeen, SD; and Chesterton, IN.

All Things Oz Museum

Address:
219 Genesee St., Chittenango, NY
Directions:
Downtown, on the west side of Genesee St. just north of the merge between Hwys 5 and 13.
Hours:
Sa 10-3 (Call to verify) Local health policies may affect hours and access.
Phone:
315-687-7772
Admission:
Adults $5.
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