Museum of Wayne County History

Museum of Wayne County History Founded in 1946 as a nonprofit to preserve and share local history. We love local history! We are open to the public from mid-March to mid-December.

We are located in the old Wayne County Sheriff's family residence, office and county jail with 100s of cool local artifacts from 100s of years ago. Off season we are open by appointment. Our business office is staffed year round. Please call or email us anytime. Happy History Hunting and Fishing!

05/31/2026

Thank you Capt William for stopping by the Museum on your voyage through the Canal doing cool things.

We create a learning environment for wounded, disabled and transitioning Veterans learning to sail.

05/30/2026

LAST CHANCE TO SEE THE SENECA CHIEF IN WAYNE COUNTY

05/28/2026

Take time to see the Historic Erie Canal Boat Seneca Chief in Action! Don't miss the Back to Buffalo Tour. Only 16 ports of call. Join us in Lyons June 18th and 19th. FREE Events both days. A chance to meet the creators and crew. Tree Dedication and Community Talk on Thursday. Educational group programs on June 19th with reservation. JUNETEENTH Celebration 3:30 pm to 7 pm. https://www.waynehistory.org/

Truly amazing artifacts! Wayne County Museum is open Tuesdays-Saturdays 10am - 4pm
05/22/2026

Truly amazing artifacts!
Wayne County Museum is open Tuesdays-Saturdays 10am - 4pm

Thank you to the Colonel William Prescott Daughters of the American Revolution for helping us put on the Revolutionary M...
05/22/2026

Thank you to the Colonel William Prescott Daughters of the American Revolution for helping us put on the Revolutionary Movies. Both were a huge success and we are so happy that folks were able to join us in the fun! ⭐️

Thank you to Katrina with the DAR for these incredible photos! 📸

The Seneca Chief is heading back to Buffalo. If you missed it last time, You don't want to miss it this time. Plus other...
05/21/2026

The Seneca Chief is heading back to Buffalo. If you missed it last time, You don't want to miss it this time. Plus other events and activities available to help you connect with Freedom on the Erie Canal. Town of Lyons, NY Lyons Heritage Society Wayne Action for Racial Equality

We would like to give a HUGE thank you to Morco Outdoor Services in their help with cleaning up the park and the area ar...
05/18/2026

We would like to give a HUGE thank you to Morco Outdoor Services in their help with cleaning up the park and the area around the site of the upcoming True Valor monument. Their assistance is invaluable and goes towards making a more beautiful downtown Lyons! Learn more about the monument install and dedication event here. https://www.waynehistory.org/civil-war-monument

Address

21 Butternut Street
Lyons, NY
14489

Opening Hours

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

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