WE ARE OPEN!
HOURS:
Tues - Fri., 10 AM - 4 PM
Come Visit Us
ADMISSION TO THE MUSEUM: $5 for adults, $3 for students
WCHS Members: Free
GUIDED TOURS: $15
Walk through the former Wayne County Jail and Sheriff's Residence.
Guided tours with an educator last approximately two hours and include all three floors
of the Museum & The Carriage House (weather permitting).
For groups larger than 6, please call to schedule a tour.
ACCESSIBILITY NOTE: Due to the historic nature of the buildings, handicap accessibility is limited. The first and second floors of the Museum are accessible, but at this time, our basement exhibition space is not. Additionally, the first floor of our seasonal Carriage House is accessible, but the second floor is not.
To schedule a guided tour in advance, email info@waynehistory.org
or call us at (315) 946-4943
Paranormal Investigations
Available by appointment only.
Bring your gear and equipment and conduct a paranormal investigation at the museum with your team.
The current rate as of 2022 is $300/night for all three floors of the museum, both cellblocks and the two-story carriage house (weather permitting.)
Hours are flexible but typically last from about 6 PM to 1 AM. Group size is flexible.
Email rheahayes@waynehistory.org for more information and to book.
School Tours/Field Trips
Schedule a tour for your class at the Museum of Wayne County History!
Let your students learn and explore the history of their county, and of course, make memories they won't soon forget.
Tour is $3 per student; teachers and chaperones are free.
Give us a call to inquire and schedule in advance.
Guided Group Tours
Schedule a private, guided group tour of the museum for your organization, club, group, etc. Tour duration can be flexible.
Give us a call to inquire and schedule in advance.
VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES!
Interested in volunteering with us? Please fill out the form below or give us a call at 315-946-4943. Some ways you can get involved are:
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Docent/tour guide, school & group tour guide
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Events and fundraising (includes baking!)
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Fairs, festivals, and boutiques (booth sitting)
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October events: Tour Guide for ghost tours (will train) and Scare Actor for Terror Behind Bars
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Gardening, landscaping, maintenance
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Social media opportunities
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And more!