NYPA Announces Limited Reopening of the Hawkins Point Visitors Center

For Immediate Release: 5/20/21

Contact:  Karen White | Karen.white@nypa.gov | (315) 842-0893

Added Safety Precautions in Place; Reservations Required

MASSENA—The New York Power Authority (NYPA) today announced the limited reopening of its Hawkins Point Visitors Center in Massena.

In accordance with New York State Indoor Family Entertainment Centers guidelines, the Hawkins Point Visitors Center, on Barnhardt Road, will be open on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays by reservation only for small guided tours comprised of members of the same family, groups who have sheltered-in-place together, or individuals and groups who are willing to tour with others.

To protect visitors and NYPA employees, the Power Authority has added new safety precautions, including state-of-the-art indoor air filtration systems, visitor health screenings and temperature checks, and between-tour facility cleanings. 

NYPA has added a reservation system that allows for limited, timed, guided tours. For the safety of visitors, all the hands-on exhibits will be demonstrated by tour guides. Further information on health and safety entry requirements are available in the FAQ on the webpage.

To make a reservation or for further information, visit the visitors center information page on NYPA’s website at www.nypa.gov/HawkinsPointVisitorsCenter or by calling 315-764-6679.

An expanded schedule is expected to be available soon depending on COVID-19 conditions.  For up-to-date information regarding the schedule, please check the website at nypa.gov/VisitorsCenters. 

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