Museums in Livingston County
Big Tree La.
Geneseo, NY 14454
585-243-2100
Numerous vintage aircraft, armor, and artillery from around the world. A working restoration society. Sponsors an air show every year on the third weekend in August where over 100 WWII vintage aircraft take part in dogfights and other aerial maneuvers.
American Red Cross, Clara Barton Chapter #1
57 Elizabeth St.
Dansville, NY 14437
585-538-3500
This historic house is both a museum and a base of operations for the Chapter.
3095 Main St.
Caledonia, NY 14423
585-538-9880
Local history museum. Monthly programs throughout the year.
Dansville Area Historical Society Museum
14 Church St.
Dansville, NY 14437
585-335-8090
Displays of local history. Call for hours.
Gen. William Augustus Mills Mansion
14 Main St.
Mt. Morris, NY 14510
585-658-3292
Brick house built in 1838 and owned by the founder of the Town of Mount Morris. Home of the Mount Morris Historical Society. On the National Register of Historic Places.
30 Center St.
Geneseo, NY 14454
585-243-9147
Housed in a unique cobblestone schoolhouse built in 1838 in the shape of a Greek cross, the museum has wide range of historical exhibits, including household articles, ladies' finery, folk art, Indian artifacts, and lighting devices. The Historical Society has an unusually fine display of old toys, an excellent collection of military items, as well as collections of china, silver, and pewter ware.
Livonia Area Preservation and Historical Society
10 Commercial St.
Livonia, NY 14487
585-346-4579
Located in the former Stewart Nation Bank building, the museum has local history displays of 19th century samplers and clothing, kitchen and dining ware, woodworking tools, and war memorabilia. Library.
Tennie Burton Museum
Lima Historical Society
1850 Rochester St. (Rt. 15A)
Lima, NY 14485
585-624-2595
Various displays portray the history of the "crossroads of western New York."
Tired Iron Tractor Museum
3010 Cuylerville Rd. (Rt. 20A)
Leicester, NY 14481
585-382-9736
Retirement farm for old tractors, featuring more than 100 antique tractors, including a complete 1919 Fiat--the only one known in the world.
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