
02/09/2025
The Museum will be closed 2/9-2/14. We will see you next weekend!
Connecting you to Waterford's vibrant past! This page connects you to all the great exhibits and activities happening at WHMCC.
2 Museum Lane
Waterford, NY
12188
Thursday | 11am - 3pm |
Friday | 11am - 3pm |
Saturday | 11am - 3pm |
Sunday | 11am - 3pm |
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The Waterford Historical Museum and Cultural Center is located in the 1830 Hugh White Homestead. It overlooks the old Champlain Canal route, with the old Lock 4 accessible from the museum parking lot for visitors to explore! In 1964, this Greek Revival mansion was scheduled for demolition. However, a group of citizens rallied to save the house and move it from Saratoga Avenue to its present location overlooking the Mohawk River and the old Champlain Canal. The Waterford Historical Museum and Cultural Center features a permanent exhibition about the history of Waterford, temporary exhibitions related to local history, and the George & Anabel O’Connor Research Library and Archive.
From the native inhabitants and early Dutch settlement of the area to today, the museum offers much to learn about Waterford’s vibrant past - the multiple canal systems, the industrial history, Button Fire Engine Co., and much, much more!
The museum is actively engaged in presenting educational programs such as our fourth grade hands-on history experience, Canalways, that introduces students to NYS Canal history. We host an annual Winter Lecture Series and other great programs throughout the year.
Our museum season is May - October, but we’ve expanded hours for our permanent exhibit to include January - April.