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The Museum of Wayne County History is housed in the former Wayne County Jail
and Sheriff's residence, just a few blocks (5 min walk) from downtown William St. and Lyons Central Park or from nearby Lock 27 on the Erie Canal.
 
We have three floors of local history displays and a two-story carriage house open seasonally.

2026 HOURS

Open by Appointment Only
Jan 1 to April 11, 2026

 

Office Hours

Mon-Fri 9am - 4:30pm

 

​Museum Open in 2026

April 11 to December 5

Tuesdays thru Saturdays
10 a.m. to 4 p.m.​

No events at the moment

Doing Research? Need our help?
CLICK HERE to fill out our Research Form. 

THANK YOU
to our Community Sponsors

These Community Sponsors help bring you local history.

With their monetary and product donations, we are are able to update displays, provide programming and continue collecting, researching and preserving Wayne County history.

 

Won't you join us too?

Become a Community Sponsor today. 

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The County Bulletin

We will send you an email once a month with upcoming events,
historic stories, and news from the Wayne County Historical Society.

Thank you for your continued interest and support!

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Want to help us preserve & share our history?

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Opportunities abound to be part of something bigger, that will leave a legacy.
VOLUNTEERS

Seeking persons and families who are willing to commit a few hours toward our mission.

Please fill out the volunteer contact form.​

INTERNSHIPS

College and high school students are invited

to contact us to fulfill required hours of internship toward any major or civic participation.

The Museum of Wayne County History is operated by the Wayne County Historical Society.
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21 Butternut Street Lyons, NY 14489

(315) 946-4943

info@waynehistory.org

© 2025 Wayne County Historical Society, a 501(c)3 non-profit organization. The Museum is chartered by the NYS Dept. of Education.

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