Historic Geneva NY

Historic Geneva NY Geneva History Museum: Tues-Fri, 10-4, Sat 12-4. Free admission. Rose Hill Mansion: Tues-Sun, guided tours. Johnston House: Opens June 1, by appt.

Discover the shaping and reshaping of a 200-year old Finger Lakes community at the Geneva History Museum. Explore the ways in which the many and varied people who have lived in Geneva have enjoyed and used its beautiful surroundings and abundant natural resources. Owned and operated by Historic Geneva, the museum is housed in the Prouty-Chew House, an 1829 Federal style building on Geneva’s Histor

ic South Main Street. The museum houses the Society’s offices, library and research archive, collection, and both permanent and changing exhibits. Displays include two rooms furnished in late 19th-century style, a children’s discovery room, and the permanent exhibit Geneva’s Changing Landscapes, which focuses on the growth and history of Geneva. Two galleries provide various changing exhibitions over the course of the year. Admission is free for all. Historic Geneva owns and operates three properties in the Geneva area: Rose Hill Mansion, Johnston House and Mike Weaver Drain Tile Museum, and the Geneva History Museum. Historic Geneva sells a selection of local history books and architectural walking tours at the museum.

William Smith students could purchase a class jacket/ blazer either in white with green insignia, or green with white. W...
06/17/2026

William Smith students could purchase a class jacket/ blazer either in white with green insignia, or green with white. We collect Hobart and William Smith history of local students.

We recently received this new National Bank of Geneva shirt. We're always looking for work shirts whether your job was "...
06/15/2026

We recently received this new National Bank of Geneva shirt. We're always looking for work shirts whether your job was "blue, white, or pink" collar.

1997 Miracle in the Park team triathlon shirt, 15th annual race. When was the last one, and do you have a shirt?
06/13/2026

1997 Miracle in the Park team triathlon shirt, 15th annual race. When was the last one, and do you have a shirt?

We recently received two Bicentennial coin banks made by American Can. Have you saved any Geneva-related souvenirs from ...
06/11/2026

We recently received two Bicentennial coin banks made by American Can. Have you saved any Geneva-related souvenirs from 1976?

P.B. Oakley's description was, "Car, April 1952." What can you tell us?
06/09/2026

P.B. Oakley's description was, "Car, April 1952." What can you tell us?

The Country School Association of America is hosting their annual conference in Geneva this month. As part of the confer...
06/08/2026

The Country School Association of America is hosting their annual conference in Geneva this month. As part of the conference weekend, Historic Geneva and the Geneva Public Library are cosponsoring two events open to the public on Saturday, June 21st.
A One-Room Schoolhouse "Open House" Tour will feature local schoolhouses open for drop ins from 1-4pm; Ansley Schoolhouse in Geneva, Benton Schoolhouse in Penn Yan, Midlakes Schoolhouse in Clifton Springs, and Overackers Corners Schoolhouse in Rushville.
At 6:30pm in the Scandling Center at HWS Colleges, Author and Geneva native Charles Burrall will be talking about his time in the Glass Factory Bay schoolhouse, once in the town of Geneva, to his experience being taken hostage by the Soviet Union during the Cold War. For more information,https://www.countryschoolassociation.org/uploads/1/0/0/3/100377070/sunday_sheet-ny_web.pdf

Genesee Street with St. Peter's Episcopal Church. Dates of cars?
06/07/2026

Genesee Street with St. Peter's Episcopal Church. Dates of cars?

East side of Exchange Street looking north, 1973 - The Three Musketeers was playing at the Cinema (now Twisted Rail Brew...
06/05/2026

East side of Exchange Street looking north, 1973 - The Three Musketeers was playing at the Cinema (now Twisted Rail Brewing).

Left to right: Terry's Lounge, Seneca Diner, and Loblaws supermarket - south side of Seneca Street.
06/03/2026

Left to right: Terry's Lounge, Seneca Diner, and Loblaws supermarket - south side of Seneca Street.

The Geneva Choral Society was active from 1894 to 1918, and a few years after World War I. In addition to local events, ...
06/01/2026

The Geneva Choral Society was active from 1894 to 1918, and a few years after World War I. In addition to local events, they brought in famous artists of the day to their annual festival. You can still see the Geneva Music Festival May 19 - June 14, https://genevamusicfestival.com/

Address

543 S Main Street
Geneva, NY
14456

Opening Hours

Tuesday 10am - 4pm
Wednesday 10am - 4pm
Thursday 10am - 4pm
Friday 10am - 4pm
Saturday 12pm - 4pm

Telephone

(315) 789-5151

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