12 Museums for History Buffs

Open May through October with hours varying by month. Check our website for details. Historical site with a working lighthouse and a veterans museum. The 61-ft tower still has its original third-order Fresnel lens. The…

1 Lighthouse Point Drive
Dunkirk, NY 14048
716.366.5050

The Fenton History Center is all about what makes the area great, from local history exhibits, to a reference/genealogy library.

67 Washington St
Jamestown, NY 14701
716.664.6256

The Grape Discovery Center is the official Visitor’s Center for the Lake Erie Concord Grape Belt, where you can experience and learn about all things grape.

8305 West Main Road
Westfield, NY 14787
716.326.2003

The Lawson Center Boat Museum is open seasonally, showcasing Chautauqua Lake's boating history. Interesting and fun displays and events for the whole family. Special tours available by appointment. Also available for private…

73 Lakeside Drive
Bemus Point, NY 14712
716.386.3355

Experience a walk back in time amid photos, artifacts and memorabilia from the first days of the Spiritualist movement and the founding of Lily Dale. Enjoy a vintage pictorial display of pioneer landmarks of the region.…

16-18 Library St
P. O. Box 248
Lily Dale, NY 14752
716.969.4825

Lucille Ball’s hometown of Jamestown, NY honors the legacy of “The First Couple of Comedy” with the Lucille Ball Desi Arnaz Museum. The museum attraction features replica sets, Lucille Ball’s Emmy…

2 W. Third Street
Jamestown, NY 14701
716.484.0800

Nestled within the Westfield NY village green, surrounded by majestic shade trees and manicured lawns, is a unique learning experience for children and adults alike: the McClurg Museum and History Center. Operated by the…

20 E Main St.
Westfield, NY 14787
716.326.2977

Located on the shores of beautiful Chautauqua Lake, Midway State Park is a family treasure. Originally established in 1898 as a trolley park, Midway State Park is one of the oldest continually operating amusement parks in the…

4859 Route 430
Bemus Point, NY 14712
716.386.3165

The National Comedy Center is the United States’ official cultural institution and museum dedicated to presenting the vital story of comedy and preserving its heritage for future generations.

203 W. 2nd Street
Jamestown, NY 14701
716.484.2222

The Robert H. Jackson Center is a non-profit dedicated to promoting liberty under law through the examination of the life and work of Robert H. Jackson, Supreme Court Justice and Chief U.S. Prosecutor at Nuremberg.

305 E. Fourth St
Jamestown, NY 14701
716.483.6646

The Roger Tory Peterson Institute of Natural History offers a compelling mix of nature art and nature-based education and observation opportunities. The Institute is highlighted by its exhibits dedicated to the life's work of famed ornithologist and wildlife artist, Roger Tory Peterson.

311 Curtis St
Jamestown, NY 14701
716.665.2473

The Yorker Museum is made up of six historical buildings representing a general store, schoolhouse, chapel, buggy shed, log dwelling and simple home. The Museum is open Saturdays and Sundays from 1 to 4 PM during the months…

Park & Church Streets
Sherman, NY 14781
716.761.6659/716.761-6492