The Ontario County Historical Society was established in 1902. It is a membership-based non-profit organization that preserves and promotes the early history of Western New York State

Mission:
 Recognizing that Ontario County was the original political and geographic entity that is now all of Western New York State, the Ontario County Historical Society preserves and promotes the history of the county in the broader context from its origins to the present to help people gain perspective from the past and find purpose for the future.

Your donations are welcome.

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The Ontario County Historical Museum is open year-round. It offers educational programs and rotating exhibits on subjects pertaining to the origins of Western New York.

Public Hours:
Tuesday – Saturday 10 AM – 4:30 PM
Wednesday Evenings to 9 PM
Closed Mondays and Major Holidays

Admission:
$3.00 Adult Non-members
Free – Children accompanied by an Adult
Free – Museum Members

We are located at 55 North Main Street
Canandaigua, New York 14424
Phone (585) 394-4975