Imagination Station
December 5th, 12th, & 19th
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Coming to America
Ontario County Immigrants
Cow to Consumer
Genealogy Research
Ontario County Historical Milestones
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Research & Genealogy

COVID-19 and our Museum: We’ve re-opened to visitors.

Friends of the Museum: We’re happy to announce that our Museum has now re-opened to visitors!

Please see our new hours and days listed below.

In compliance with the New York State’s Pause COVID-19 declarations, OCHS has taken steps to make sure we comply with all State and CDC guidelines for re-opening, so that we can assure – to the best of our ability — that our visitors and staff are safe and comfortable in our museum.

Each re-opening business or organization must develop a written Safety Plan outlining how its workplace will prevent the spread of COVID-19. Our new rules and protocols will depend on the mandates from Governor Cuomo and CDC, but we are able to open fully for visits to our exhibitions, art show, and scheduled research.

All visitors must wear masks inside the building. If you don’t have a mask, we have free masks to give to you. We’ve missed you and hope to see you soon. Stay safe and well.

SATURDAY, MAY 22, 1 PM – 3 PM

The Canandaigua Letters — Press Conference and Book Signing

The Ontario County Historical Society is pleased to host a press conference and book signing for the release of “The Canandaigua Letters: A Memoir of the Late 60’s,” part coming-of-age story and part military memoir of a young man during the Vietnam War, compiled by CA class of 67’s William Winship. Attendance is free, and copies of the book will be available.

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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.

News & Announcements

Public Hours:

Tuesday – Friday: 10:00AM – Noon | 1PM to 4:30PM
Research Room Use by Appointment Only
Saturday: Saturday Hours have been temporarily suspended.
Closed Sundays, Mondays and Major Holidays
Free Admission Year Round