H. Lee White Maritime Museum at Oswego

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H. Lee White Maritime Museum at Oswego 12 exhibit rooms highlight 400 years of maritime history. Shop The Treasure Chest Museum Store daily For Group and School Tour information call 315.342.0480

The H. Lee White Maritime Museum at Oswego  is pleased to present “Lake Ontario National Marine Sanctuary: Protecting & ...
10/17/2026

The H. Lee White Maritime Museum at Oswego is pleased to present “Lake Ontario National Marine Sanctuary: Protecting & Researching Great Lakes Maritime Heritage” by maritime archaeologist Dr. Benjamin Ioset as part of our Sanctuary Speaker Series on Wednesday, October 28th at 6:00pm.

Join us for this free program that highlights the exploration, documentation, and preservation of regional Great Lakes shipwrecks. The H. Lee White Maritime Museum's Sanctuary Speaker Series brings together experts in science, history, preservation, underwater exploration and archaeology, offering fresh perspectives on the Great Lakes and their cultural and natural resources. This program is funded in part by the National Marine Sanctuary Foundation's Sanctuary Community Fund.

For more on this and other Maritime Museum events and activities, visit hlwmm.org. To learn more about NOAA's Lake Ontario National Marine Sanctuary visit https://sanctuaries.noaa.gov/lake-ontario/

Image Credit: NOAA/OECI, 2025

10/12/2026
See Oswego the way it was meant to be seen ~ from atop the Oswego West Pierhead Lighthouse!Last call for the 2026 season...
09/24/2026

See Oswego the way it was meant to be seen ~ from atop the Oswego West Pierhead Lighthouse!

Last call for the 2026 season is this Friday & Saturday, September 25-26! Bookings and additional information available at hlwmm.org.

Join the H. Lee White Maritime Museum at Oswego TOMORROW evening at 6pm for the second installment of our Sanctuary Spea...
09/22/2026

Join the H. Lee White Maritime Museum at Oswego TOMORROW evening at 6pm for the second installment of our Sanctuary Speaker Series. "Great Lakes Fishes: Tracking Lake Trout" with Great Lakes Fisheries & Ecosystem Specialist Stacy Furgal of New York Sea Grant explores how fisheries in the Great Lakes have changed over time, and highlights an ongoing Lake Trout tagging and tracking project in and around the NOAA's Lake Ontario National Marine Sanctuary!

The FREE Sanctuary Speaker Series brings together experts in science, history, preservation, and underwater exploration offering fresh perspectives on Lake Ontario and its cultural and natural resources, and is funded in part by the National Marine Sanctuary Foundation Sanctuary Community Fund.

For more on this and other Maritime Museum events, programs, and news, visit hlwmm.org

🎣 Great Lakes Fishes: Tracking Lake Trout 🐟Join us at the H. Lee White Maritime Museum at Oswego  on Wednesday, Septembe...
09/17/2026

🎣 Great Lakes Fishes: Tracking Lake Trout 🐟

Join us at the H. Lee White Maritime Museum at Oswego on Wednesday, September 23 at 6:00 PM for a free Sanctuary Speaker Series program with Stacy Furgal, Great Lakes Fisheries & Ecosystem Specialist with New York Sea Grant!

Discover how Great Lakes fisheries have changed over time and learn about an ongoing Lake Trout tagging and tracking project happening in and around the Lake Ontario National Marine Sanctuary.

From invasive species and changing environmental conditions to the experiences of anglers, there’s a lot to learn about the past, present, and future of the Great Lakes fishery.

📍 H. Lee White Maritime Museum
🗓️ Wednesday, September 23 | 6:00 PM
🎟️ Free & open to the public

The Sanctuary Speaker Series is funded in part by the National Marine Sanctuary Foundation's Sanctuary Community Fund.

For more information, call 315-342-0480 or visit hlwmm.org.

The H. Lee White Maritime Museum at Oswego is pleased to present “Great Lakes Fishes: Tracking Lake Trout” by Great Lake...
09/12/2026

The H. Lee White Maritime Museum at Oswego is pleased to present “Great Lakes Fishes: Tracking Lake Trout” by Great Lakes Fisheries & Ecosystem Specialist Stacy Furgal of New York Sea Grant as part of their Sanctuary Speaker Series on Wednesday, September 23rd at 6:00pm. Join us for this free program that explores how fisheries in the Great Lakes have changed over time and shares highlights of an ongoing Lake Trout tagging and tracking project happening within and around the NOAA's Lake Ontario National Marine Sanctuary.

The H. Lee White Maritime Museum's new Sanctuary Speaker Series brings together experts in science, history, preservation, and underwater exploration, offering fresh perspectives on Lake Ontario and its cultural and natural resources, and is funded in part by the National Marine Sanctuary Foundation's Sanctuary Community Fund.

Image: Stacy Furgal, NYSG, with a Great Lakes Atlantic Salmon

It's a perfect day out on the water!  Join us at the H. Lee White Maritime Museum at Oswego for tours of the Oswego West...
09/11/2026

It's a perfect day out on the water! Join us at the H. Lee White Maritime Museum at Oswego for tours of the Oswego West Pierhead Lighthouse.

There's only 3 weekends left of tours this season, so don't miss out on what's been an amazing 2026 season on Lake Ontario!

Booking and tour information available at hlwmm.org

Join the H. Lee White Maritime Museum at Oswego on the water this weekend for tours of the Oswego West Pierhead Lighthou...
09/04/2026

Join the H. Lee White Maritime Museum at Oswego on the water this weekend for tours of the Oswego West Pierhead Lighthouse and see Oswego the way it was meant to be seen - from the water!

Tickets and booking available at hlwmm.org

08/28/2026

Let the weekend fun begin!
Adventure awaits throughout the county!
Kick off your weekend fun and
Enjoy everything
Oswego County has to offer.
No matter what you’re looking for,
There’s weekend fun all over!
A memorable getaway starts here.
Round up your crew and hit the road!
It’s the perfect time to get out and explore.
Oswego County is calling!

⚓ West Pierhead Lighthouse Tours: Thursday-Saturdays through the summer. Visit hlwmm.org/pages/oswego-lighthouse-tours to book your tour! For more information visit H. Lee White Maritime Museum at Oswego

🍅 Pulaski Farmers Market: August 28, 4-8 p.m. Stock up on local goods from produce to crafts, to tasty treats. Food trucks will be on hand as well as entertainment from Ron Hurne & Joe Battles. The market takes place at historic South Park in Pulaski. This is the last market of the season.

🏁 Brewerton Speedway: August 28. The AmeriCU STARS Mod Lites will battle for their track championship on RJ Caruso Tax & Accounting Night week! Fans will also see action from the Tracey Road DIRTcar Big Block Modifieds, Dot Foods DIRTcar Sportsman, Mirabito DIRTcar 4-Cylinders. Adding to the racing action will be a visit from the Mohawk Valley Vintage Dirt Modified Series. Pits open at 4:30 p.m. with grandstands opening at 5:30 p.m., hot laps at 6 p.m. and racing at 7 p.m. Adult general admission is $15 and kids 18 and younger are free. Pit passes are also available with $35 passes for DIRTcar/IMCA Members and $40 passes for non-members. For any schedule updates, please follow Brewerton Speedway. Brewerton Speedway, 60 U.S. Rte. 11, Brewerton.

🎭 Legally Blonde The Musical Jr.: August 28-29 at 7 p.m, August 30 at 2 p.m. Follow the iconic Elle Woods as she tackles Harvard Law, proves that staying true to yourself never goes out of style, and shows the world that being true to yourself is the ultimate power move. Featuring a powerhouse cast of local young talent, incredible musical numbers, and a whole lot of heart, this is one upbeat production you absolutely cannot miss. For tickets and information, visit cnyartscenter.com/tickets. The Art Scene at CNY Arts Center, 121 Cayuga St., Fulton.

🌽 Greater NepalGreater Oswego-Fulton Chamber of Commerce by CenterState Fulton Farmers’ Market: August 29, 8 a.m. – noon. Shop local vendors, pick up fresh produce and baked goods, enjoy free kids activities, explore artisan products, and support local businesses! Canalview Mall, Fulton.

🥾 Rice Creek Events: August 29, 11 a.m. Enjoy a guided nature walk at Rice Creek! Rice Creek's naturalists will be your guides as you explore the forests, fields, wetlands, and waterways of Rice Creek Field Station. This walk will be less than one mile and is open to all ages. Accessible options are possible with the brand new Purple Trail! The trail is built to comply with U.S. Forest Service Trail Accessibility Guidelines, making it accessible to many people who use wheelchairs, strollers, walkers, and other mobility devices. To request a guided nature walk on the Purple Trail, please let us know by calling (315) 312-6677 or emailing [email protected] at least 24 hours in advance of the program. Rice Creek Field Station, 193 Thompson Rd., Oswego.

📜 Schroeppel Historical Society Open House: August 29, 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. The Friends of Schroeppel Historical Society invites community members to visit the museum! Schroeppel Historical Society, 486 Main St., P.O. Box 72, Phoenix.

🏁 Fulton Speedway: August 29. Bayberry Automotive night brings a $2,500-to-win night for the Tracey Road DIRTCar Modifieds in the Sail Panel Showdown! The DIRTcar Series Sportsman will race for a $750 top prize and Billy Whittaker Cars & Trux Stock Cars will race for a $500 top prize. The E & V Energy Novice Sportsman will race for a $125 prize. The racing slate also features a visit from the Mohawk Valley Vintage Dirt Modified Series. Pits open at 4 p.m. with grandstands opening at 5 p.m. Hot laps begin at 6 p.m. and racing kicks off at 7 p.m. Adult general admission is $15 with kids 18 and younger admitted for free. Pit passes are available for members at $35 and non-members at $40. For schedule updates, please follow Fulton Speedway. Fulton Speedway, 1603 Co. Rte. 57, Fulton.

🎵 Alexandr Misko Guitar Virtuoso: August 30, doors at 7 p.m., performance at 7:30 p.m. Alex Misko is a modern fingerstyle guitar prodigy who mesmerizes audiences worldwide and his compositions transcend cultural barriers and speak a universal language wherever they are heard. This performance is part of the Guest Curator series; this event’s curator is Mark Wahl. For more information on the performance and tickets, visit oswegomusichall.org. Oswego Music Hall, 41 Lake St., Oswego.

🎶 Town of Schroeppel Department of Community Services Concerts in the Park: August 31, 5:30 – 7:30 p.m. This week features Vinny & Friends. Henley Park, 55 State St., Phoenix. This is the last concert of the season.

Next Week:

📜 History on Tap: September 1, 7 p.m. Join Mary Kay Stone for her talk on “Neil McMullen, First Permanent Settler in Oswego City, 1796.” This event is free and takes place in the Riverfront Room at GS Steamers. GS Steamers, 70 E. First St., Oswego.

⚓ Public Tours of NOAA Ship Thomas Jefferson: September 2, 2-6 p.m. The public is invited to take a free tour of the NOAA Ship Thomas Jefferson! The vessel will be docked on the Port of Oswego West Pier. Parking will be available at the H. Lee White Maritime Museum at Oswego, and the museum will have extended hours on this day until 6 p.m. The museum and pier are located at 1 W. First St., Oswego.

🎶 City Of Oswego Summer Concert Series: September 3, 6-9 p.m. The last concert of the summer will feature Jess Novak Band. Concerts take place at Veterans Stage in Oswego.

📜 Lunchtime Tour of the Richardson-Bates House: September 4, 12:15 p.m. Veronica Gould, recent graduate of History at SUNY Oswego and volunteer at the Richardson-Bates museum, created and will guide a specialized lunchtime tour. Centering on animal symbolism through the lens of Renaissance and Egyptian/ Greek Revival styles of the Victorian era, she will take a group through specific artifacts on the first floor of the museum. This is a chance to see the art, culture, and natural world through Max Richardson’s chosen decor. Richardson built and decorated his home on E. Third St in the 1870 and 1880’s and he collected exotic items from around the world. No reservations are necessary and no admission will be charged, but donations are appreciated. Richardson-Bates House Museum, 135 E. Third St., Oswego.

🏁 70th Annual International Classic Weekend at Oswego Speedway: September 4 – 6. The green flag drops at the Steel Palace for the biggest Supermodified race in the country. The weekend kicks off on Friday with time trials for the Novelis Supermodifieds and Pathfinder Bank Small Block Supermodifieds. Friday evening is the Stock Car Spectacular. Saturday’s Modified Madness features the groundpounders from the NASCAR Whelen Modified Series. Sunday is the 70th running of the Budweiser International Classic 200 for the Supermodifieds. Small Blocks will run a 60-lap Classic and 350 Supermodifieds will run a 50-lap classic. There will be testing sessions on Wednesday and Thursday for competing classes. For tickets, pricing, and schedule information, visit oswegospeedway.com or Oswego Speedway. Oswego Speedway, 300 E. Albany St., Oswego.

📷: Austin DeMott

Last Thursday tours of the Oswego West Pierhead Lighthouse with the H. Lee White Maritime Museum at Oswego for the year!...
08/27/2026

Last Thursday tours of the Oswego West Pierhead Lighthouse with the H. Lee White Maritime Museum at Oswego for the year! Come join us.

Details and bookings at hlwmm.org

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1 W 1st Street
Oswego, NY
13126

Opening Hours

Monday 10am - 5pm
Tuesday 10am - 5pm
Wednesday 10am - 5pm
Thursday 10am - 5pm
Friday 10am - 5pm
Saturday 10am - 5pm
Sunday 10am - 5pm

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