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Historic Wayne County
New York

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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 Lock 27 on the Erie Canal.
We have three floors of local history displays and a two-story carriage house open seasonally.

MUSEUM HOURS

2025 REGULAR HOURS

April 18 to December 13

Tuesdays thru Saturdays
10am - 4pm

Doing Research? Need our help?

CLICK HERE
to fill out our Research Form. 

The Holiday Boutique 2025 - Day 1 of 2
The Holiday Boutique 2025 - Day 1 of 2
Fri, Dec 05
Museum of Wayne County History
Craft and Artisan Vendors fill the Museum for this 2-day shopping spree.

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.

Phone: 315-946-4943

© 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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