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UNLOCK HISTORY!

Wayne County History Museum is housed in the former Wayne County Jail and sheriff's residence, just a few blocks from downtown Lyons and the Erie Canal (Lock E27).
 
The museum has three floors of local history displays, a two-story carriage house, and thematic exhibits. Visitors can also ​meet the former Sheriff and step inside the old jail cells.
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Main  Exhibit 2026
Bloodlines that Built America
Painting by Ira Randall of Naples, NY (1903 - 1986)

Explore the cultural landscape of Wayne Co. 250 years ago. Especially the Indigenous Haudenosaunee, European, and early African residents and settlers.​

​Museum Open 

April 11 to December 5

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

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Open by Appointment Only
Jan 1 to April 11, 2026

 

Office Hours

Mon-Fri 9 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

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Doing Research? Need our help?
We have an extensive collection of objects, books, diaries and photos from around the county. 
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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. 

LaPlant's Plants

Lifetime Impressions Taxidermy

Nelson B. Delavan Foundation​

Ravines Wine Cellars

Reliant Credit Union

Savannah Bank N.A.

SmartVox 

Spiegel and Associates

WACK Radio FM 96.9

Wayne Cooperative Insurance

Wayne County Board of Supervisors

Wayne County Tourism

Wegmans

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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.

21 Butternut Street Lyons, NY 14489

(315) 946-4943

info@waynehistory.org

© 2026 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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