County museums and cultural institutions preserve local history, natural heritage, and community stories that might otherwise be lost, providing residents throughout the region with accessible and educational cultural experiences. There are 15 Museum locations in Monroe County, New York.
County residents interested in local history, natural science, or art should explore the county museum and any specialized collection institutions nearby, which often hold unique artifacts and records not available anywhere else in the region.
List of Monroe County, New York Museum
Baobab Cultural Center
Fairport Historical Museum
Frederick Douglass Resource Center
Mercer Gallery
Honeoye Falls-Mendon Historical Society Museum
Genesee Country Village & Museum
Memorial Art Gallery
Museum Of Arts
Rochester & Genesee Valley Railroad Museum
National Toy Hall Of Fame
Webster Museum & Historians Office
Victorian Doll Museum
Rochester Museum & Science Center
Aw A Electronic-Communication Museum
New York Museum Of Transportation
Residents of Monroe County can support local museums through membership, volunteer service, and artifact donations. Many county history museums actively seek donations of historically significant objects, photographs, and documents that document the county's past.
You may also find Museum locations in neighboring counties including Monroe, Orleans, Genesee.