New York Museums

Irish American Heritage Museum

Preserving and displaying Irish heritage in America. 

2267 Route 145

East Durham, NY 12423

Cayuga Museum of History & Art   [Willard Case Mansion]

Housed in the 1836 Willard-Case mansion, the museum is focused on the history of Cayuga County.  Exhibits include the Case Research Lab where Theodore Case invented the first successful film with sound (talkies).  Located at 203 Genessee Street in Auburn, NY.

Elbert Hubbard Roycroft Museum

The History House

Operated by the Cayuga-Owasco Lakes Historical Society, the museum offers artifacts and documents related to the history of Moravia, NY.  They offer the genealogy researcher many materials and documents that will be of help in the Luther Research Center and Archives .  Located in the History House at 14 W. Cayuga Street in Moravia, NY.

Housed inside the 1863 Fenton Mansion, the museum offers documents, photographs, artifacts and exhibits related to the history of Jamestown and Chautauqua County, NY.  The mansion was home to NY Governor Reuben E. Fenton and has been beautifully preserved.  A genealogy library is located in the mansion which is located at 67 Washington Street in Jamestown, NY.

Features vintage airplanes, war planes and even offers vintage airplane rides.  Located at 17 Aviation Drive in Horseheads, NY.

Amherst Museum   [History]  [Grounds Tour]

Explore 35 acres of historic homes, churches, one-room schoolhouses and other structures on the Erie Canal in Amherst, NY.  Located at 3755 Tonawanda Creek Road.

Crown Point State Historical Site

Visit the ruins of 18th century Crown Point structures built by both the British and French who struggled for a claim here.  Located across the road from the Lake Champlain Visitors Center at the Lake Champlain Bridge.

Fort Ticonderoga National Historic Landmark   [History]

Step into yesteryear at this historic fort.  Costumed interpreters, daily musket demonstrations and tours bring history alive.  During special events, you can witness reenatcments.  Learn more about the French and Indian War and the Revolutionary War time period in American history.  Located off Route 74 in Ticonderoga, NY.

Frank Lloyd Wright's Darwin D. Martin House Complex

John Brown Farm State Historic Site

Franklin County Historical & Museum Society

The "House of History" was built ca 1863-1864 and features rooms with period furnishings, collections of historical artifacts and a research library for family history research.  Located at 51 Milwaukee Street in Malone, NY.

Holland Land Office Museum 

[History]  [Exhibits]

The 1815 Holland Land Office building still stands today as a reminder to the past and the beginnings of Batavia, a Dutch community.  Today it houses a museum featuring the history and exhibits related to the early history of this are of New York.  Located at 131 W. Main Street in Batavia, NY.

The Jello Museum  [History of Jello]

Devoted to all things related to the history of Jell-O.  Located at 23 E. Main Street in Le Roy, NY.

Durham Center Museum - many genealogy records!

The Adirondack Museum   [50 Years of History]

Celebrating 50 years of preservation of the historical artifacts and documents of the Adirondacks, the museum is surrounded by 6 million acres of lakes, forests, towns and villages which are all part of Adirondack Park.  The museum features historic buildings, beautiful gardens, historic exhibits and even a research library.  Located just north of Blue Mountain Lake, NY on Routes 28N and 30.

[Early History]  [Goodsell History]

Operated by the Town of Webb Historical Association, the museum is located in Old Forge, NY.  A research facility is now available for researchers.

Webb Historic Summer Trolley Tours

Tour guides relay the history of the area as you are taken to historic sites in Webb and Old Forge, NY.  Contact for dates and times.

Brooklyn Historical Society and Museum  

[Brief History of Brooklyn and the Society]

Devoted to the 400 year history of Brooklyn, NY.  The society features a museum of historical exhibits, photographs, artwork, and educational center and a research library and archives.  Located at 128 Pierrepont Street in Brooklyn, NY.

Fort Greene Park Conservancy

Once the site of a Revolutionary War fort, the park features a monument to Revolutionary War prisoners who were held by the British in Wallabout Bay on prison ships.  The park is named for Revolutionary War General Nathaniel Greene.  Located at 85 S. Oxford Street in Brooklyn, NY.

Big Springs Museum at Caledonia

[Genealogy Collections]

Focused on the history of the Caledonia area.  Located at 3095 Main Street in Caledonia, NY.

American Maple Museum

A yummy sounding museum dedicated to preserving the history and art of making North American maple syrup.  Inside the old Leo Memorial School, you will find historic tools and equipment used to make maple sugar and syrup from early time to present day.  Located at 9753 State Route 812, in Croghan, NY.

Mennonite Heritage Farm

This farmstead was called home by three generations of the Moser family from Alsace-Lorraine.  Today the farm is a living history museum where one can step back in time to a simpler life.  Tours are offered and one can purchase Mennonite quilts and antiques.  Call ahead for hours and special living history festivals.  315-346-1122, 315-853-6879, or 315-376-8502.

Located on the Erie Canal Road in Kirschnerville just east of Croghan, NY.

RHSNNY - Old Train Depot and Museum

[Photo Gallery]   [History]

Housed in the old Croghan train station, the museum  holds memorabilia and historical artifacts of the "olden days" in Croghan, NY.

Fairport Historical Society and Museum 

Ganondagan State Historic Site 

[Haudenosaunee History]

Ganondagan was a Native American community of Seneca people located in what is known today as the town of Victor.  Learn about the Senecas as you walk this replica of the "Town of Peace" which was once located here.

George Eastman House  [Virtual Tour]

The 100 year old mansion features 51 rooms and was home to Eastman Kodak's founder George Eastman.  Located at 900 East Avenue in Rochester, NY.

Granger Homestead and Carriage Museum  [Virtual Tour]

Susan B. Anthony House

Fort Klock

Little Red School House of Mohawk

Historic Roslyn  

[Roslyn History Timeline]  [Historic homes and buildings]

The village of Roslyn which got it's early beginnings as Hempstead Harbor on Long Island in what is known today as Nassau County.  Historical buildings have been preserved and restored.  Visitors will enjoy over 80 historical structures in a one square mile area of the Village.  The Van Nostrand-Starkins House is operated by the Roslyn Landmark Society as a museum where one can learn more about the early history of the area.  The house itself contains period furnishings and is located at 221 Main Street.

Sands-Willets House

This Long Island farmhouse was erected ca 1735 and features 11 furnished rooms, a museum and educational center.  Occupied by the Sands family an later by the Willets family, a prominent Quaker family, this home has seen a lot of history.  Located at 336 Port Washington Blvd. in Port Washington, NY.

Thomas Dodge House

Known as the oldest surviving house in the Port Washington area, the Thomas Dodge house was build ca 1721 and has been home to 7 generations of the Dodge family.  The house which has changed very little over the years, is being restored along with the grounds which include a garden, barn, chicken coop, and vintage outhouse.  Currently open by appointment only, it is located at 58 Harbor Road in Port Washington, NY.

Ground Zero Museum Workshop 

[Photo Gallery]  [Ground Zero Webcam]

Tours must be booked in advance for this 1.5 hour tour which features Gary Marlon Suson's 9-11 recovery photos, artifacts and a glimpse into what happened and what occurred in the aftermath of the 9-11 attack.  The museum is located about 8 minutes from Ground Zero.  Tickets may be purchased from Zerve at 212-209-3370.

New York Historical Society Museum  [Research Library]

New York City Police Museum 

Great history of the New York City Police Department.  Includes a lot of historical photos and information online.  Located at 100 Old Slip in New York City, NY.

Ukrainian Institute of America

Erie Canal Museum   [Exhibits and Photos]

Onondaga Historical Association Museum

Constructed in 1816, this 19th century Federal-style house has beautiful carved wood moldings, period furnishings and original antiques which were owned by the 4 generations of the Granger family who occupied the home.  In addition, lovely vintage carriage rides are offered.  Rentals are available for weddings and special events.  Located at 295 N. Main Street in Canandiagua, NY.

Judge Hulet Clark Farmstead

Minisink Museum and Heritage Commission

Cherry Valley Museum

Devoted to the history of Cherry Valley and featuring exhibits related to the Cherry Valley Massacre, the museum is located at 49 Main Street in the Village of Cherry Valley, NY.

The Farmers Museum at Cooperstown

Fly Creek Cider Mill and Orchard   [History]

Heroes of Baseball Wax Museum

Hyde Hall   [History]

Visitors will take a step back in time inside this beautiful 50 room house which was built nearly 200 years ago.  Originally the country home to George Clarke, the home is being restored and is available for tours and rentals.  Located on Hyde Hall's Drive in Cooperstown, NY.

National Baseball Hall of Fame & Museum   [Baseball History]

National Soccer Hall of Fame & Museum   [Virtual Tour]

New York State CCC Museum   [CCC Old Photos]

Located at Gilbert Lake State Park  [History]

The Yager Museum of Art and Culture

The museum features a variety of exhibits including galleries of art, history, Susquehanna archaeology, American Indian collections and several rotating exhibits.  Located at One Hartwick Drive on the campus of Hartwick College in Oneonta, NY.

Located in Ridgewood, NY, the house is the oldest Dutch Colonial stone house standing in New York City.  The house serves a museum housing exhibits related to the history, arts and culture of the house and surrounding area as well as the archaeology of the Onderdonk site.  Guided tours are offered at special times of the year and the Greater Ridgewood Historical Society maintains a history and genealogy research library.  The house is located at 1820 Flushing Avenue in Ridgewood, NY.

Brookside Museum   [Virtual Exhibits]

Grant Cottage State Historic Site

Big Duck Historic Landmark 

Built in 1931 by Martin Maurer (a duck farmer), the duck is a unique piece of architecture.  The Big Duck is open to the public as an information center and gift shop.  Located on Flanders Road in Flanders, NY.

Cold Spring Harbor Whaling Museum

Northport Historical Soc. and Museum  [Timeline & Photos]

Suffolk County Police Museum

Operated by the Suffolk County Police Historical Society, the museum features a 1925 Station House display and offers the history of law enforcement in Suffolk County, NY.  Located at 30 Yaphank Avenue in Yaphank, NY.

[Huguenot Family Associations]

Featuring 7 historical stone houses dating back to the early 1700s, a burial ground and a stone church, the museum is focused on the French Huguenot refugees who settled here and created this community.  Located at 18 Broadhead Avenue in New Paltz, NY.

Housed in a renovated 1890 Catholic Church, the museum offers a large collection of artifacts and memorabilia related to the history of Bolton and Warren County, NY.  Located at 4924 Main Street, Bolton Landing, NY.

Square House Museum

Timothy Knapp House - Library & Archives.

[Research Requests]

Often heralded as "The Grand Canyon of the East", the park features 3 beautiful waterfalls created by the Genesee River as it roars over 600 foot cliffs.  The historic Glen Iris Inn has been restored and is available for overnight stays and meals while Wolcott Farms offers horseback riding, carriage and sleigh rides.  Located in Castile, NY at Exit 7 on Interstate 390.

The museum is devoted to sharing hisotry of the area along with the history of L. Caroline Underwood, teacher.  A research room is located inside the museum at 107 Chapel Street in Penn Yan, NY.

Oliver House Museum

The home built in 1852 by Dr. Andrew Oliver, is an 18 room mansion in the Italianate style.  Serving as a mueusm, the house features period furnishings along with collections of the historical society.  200 Main Street, Penn Yan, NY.

Ellis Island National Monument

Statue of Liberty National Monument

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