Ontario County Historical Museum Employee Directory
Museums, Historical Sites, and ZoosNew York, United States2-10 Employees
The Ontario County Historical Museum functions as a regional research hub and depository for artifacts and records related to local history and genealogical research, supporting researchers, students, and community members seeking insight into western New York’s early past. It operates within the Ontario County Historical Society, a membership-based nonprofit founded in 1902 to preserve and promote the region’s early history. Located in Canandaigua, New York, in western New York, the museum is open year-round and offers educational programs and rotating exhibits that explore the origins of western New York and the lives of people who have lived there since 1789. The organization sits within the museums, historical sites, and zoos sector and relies on a small staff to focus on collection preservation and public education. A notable recent development is a 2024 collaboration with Visitfingerlakes to create a virtual museum, expanding how local histories are experienced.