Education Programs
Our Museum
Research & Genealogy
Welcome to OCHS!
The Ontario County Historical Museum is open year-round.
We offer educational programs and rotating exhibits on subjects pertaining to the origins of Western New York.
**2022 Garden Tour Info and Tickets**
Get out and enjoy a garden tour in beautiful Ontario County. Six gardens of varying styles will inspire ideas for your own garden. 11 AM to 4 PM Saturday July 16, 2022.
Upcoming Events
Check out what’s happening at OCHS, and what’s coming up.
July 7th @ 7pm: Book Talk with Richard Hermann: Eminent Riparians
July 9th @ 11 am – 3 pm: Historic Ice Cream Social
July 16 @ 11 am – 4 pm: 4th Annual Garden Tour
July 21 @ 7 – 8 pm: Homeschool Open House
July 30 @ 5 – 8 pm: Retro Night at the Museum – Film
Become a Member
Enjoy the benefits of being an OCHS member.
Search Records by Surname
We have a limited number of records online available for search.
Visit Our Blog
We share the history of the people and places that shaped Ontario County.
Public Hours
Tuesday – Friday: 10:00AM to 4:30PM
Research Room Use by Appointment Only
Saturday: 11-3PM
Closed Sundays, Mondays and Major Holidays
Free Admission Year Round
Donate to OCHS
We are a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization (EIN #16-0768680). Your monetary contributions may be tax deductible under US IRS law.
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