Hubbard’s treasures arrived via train in May 1894 and upon Hubbard’s return were unpacked and prepared for exhibition at the Library. The Library hosted a Mummy Tea and invited the curious community to enjoy the ancient treasures. The tea was enjoyed by hundreds of fascinated visitors, who for many, had never seen such a foreign collection before.
Following the exhibition’s opening, Hubbard continued to use his collection to educate the community. A presentation to Ms. Dow’s Cazenovia Seminary class was recounted in his 1903 book of reminiscences. His lecture reviewed the collection and the customs of the Ancient Egyptians.
Hubbard’s legacy of the museum lives on to this day. His collection remains on display for people to enjoy and has grown to included other collections inspired by Hubbard’s dream of honoring the cultures and world wonders past central New York’s horizons.