Ontario County Historical Museum
Our Mission To promote an interest in and appreciation of this history of Ontario County, New York. This will be accomplished by maintaining and enhancing historical collections and exhibits, and by providing educational programs and research opportunities.
The Ontario County Historical Society and Museum was founded in Canandaigua,
in the late 1800's, by Charles Miliken, who was editor of a local newspaper.
The Ontario County Times. The Society grew and received its Charter from the
NYS Education Department in 1902. In 1914 the Society completed construction
of its present home, located at 55 North Main Street in Canandaigua, NY. The
Society owns and operates this impressive building in the heart of the
City's Historic District.The museum offers education programs and
exhibitions on local history topics for all ages.
Time Travelers is a national consortium of history museums offering members admission price reductions (Participants List).
Time Travelers is a national consortium of history museums offering members admission price reductions (Participants List).
