Come for Visit. You'll love what you learn.
Seasonal Hours
January through March
Business Office Only. Open by appointment.
We are busy updating displays and getting ready for your visit.
April through December
Tuesday - Saturday 10am - 4pm
2025 Dates: April 18 - Dec 7
ADMISSION TO THE MUSEUM:
$5 for adults, $3 for students (grade K-12th) & senior citizens (age 60+)
Wayne County Historical Society Members: Free at all Levels*see NARM below.
GUIDED TOURS: $15 approximately 1 hour.
GROUP TOURS: Available by appointment for Groups of 8 or more.
Contact us at least one week in advance to plan a visit for students or adult groups.
*Visitors with NARM membership at another institution get free admission
up to the matching WCHS level and 10% gift shop discount.
Discover the rich tapestry of local history through an impressive collection of artifacts housed in the historic County Sheriff’s office, residence, and jail, established in 1856. Groups are encouraged to visit and explore exhibits featuring original jail cells, a military room, glass and pottery displays, a weaving loom, and various 19th-century industrial items that highlight the region's agricultural and canal heritage.
Walk through the former Wayne County Sheriff's Residence and County Jail in operation from 1856 to 1960. Local history comes alive on three floors of exhibits including our changing exhibit room, Sheriff's office, jail cells and gift shop on the first floor; the Military Room, Commerce Room, Women's Room, and Children's Room on the second floor. The basement floor features a weaving room and 1850s kitchen.
A guided tour includes all three floors of the Museum and, in the summer, the Carriage House.
ACCESSIBILITY NOTE: Due to the historic nature of the buildings, handicap accessibility is limited . Wheel chairs can only access the first floor. The second floors of the Museum is accessible by stair/chair lift, but at this time, our basement exhibition space is not. Additionally, only the first floor of our seasonal Carriage House is accessible.