Sampson Memorial Naval & Air Force Museum

Sampson Memorial Naval & Air Force Museum **Not run by offical employees of Museum***
CLOSED FOR THE YEAR! WILL RE-OPEN IN MAY OF 2026!
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Inside tells the story of more than 411,000 sailors and 350,000 airmen who trained here from 1942 until 1956. The museum was started up by thousands of WWII Naval Veterans Organization members. They brought in real artifacts displaying how they ate, the sports they played, the guns they used, the uniforms they wore, and the places they slept. There's also a spot where naval recruits who broke the

rules were sent.

“You could be in fractured for fighting, stealing. You have to remember too that when they were drafting people, you weren’t getting the cream of the crop either. You were probably getting the hoodlums in the first place and they were continuing it on when they got here.”

Although much has changed in the landscape since it was made a state park in 1963, the feeling of history is very much alive, making it one of Central New York’s best places to visit indoors and out. The other side of the museum, the Air Force portion, was created in 1997 by Sampson Air Force Veterans. The park has set historical markers along the trails this summer to show visitors what it looked like back when it was used as a station and base.

12/07/2025
To all Sampson veterans and beyond, thank you for your service! We hope you are spending this wintery day surrounded by ...
11/11/2025

To all Sampson veterans and beyond, thank you for your service! We hope you are spending this wintery day surrounded by your loving friends and family! 🇺🇸❤️

10/12/2025

The museum is officially closed until May of 2026! Thanks to everyone who stopped by and visited this season! ⚓️✈️

10/08/2025

Well, it's that time of year again. The last week of the 2025 season is here!
The museum is open today through this Sunday (10/12) from 10-3 before closing for the year.
Note: They are NOT open on Columbus day!
☀️🍂😊 Happy Fall! 😊🍂☀️

09/19/2025

Until they all come home. On National POW/MIA Recognition Day, join us in honoring those who gave everything for their country and those who are still missing.

08/04/2025

On, September 13, 14, 15, 1996, we were honored to capture the festivities of the Sampson WW2 Navy Veterans 9th Annual Reunion. The weekend events started a...

Address

6096 State Route 96A
Romulus, NY
14541

Opening Hours

Wednesday 10am - 3pm
Thursday 10am - 3pm
Friday 10am - 3pm
Saturday 10am - 3pm
Sunday 10am - 3pm

Telephone

(315) 585-6203

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