Exhibits & Museums

Onondaga Historical Association exhibits and museums can be found around downtown Syracuse and across Onondaga County. From the War Memorial to branches in the Onondaga County Library system, OHA brings our history to you.

To filter the available exhibits, choose Permanent, Temporary, or Offsite. Each exhibit’s location is directly below the provided image. Head to the Visit section to learn about how you can find the one you would like to see. “Permanent Exhibits” include permanent exhibit installations at OHA museums, as well as at off-site locations. “Temporary Exhibits” consist of exhibits that are available only for temporary periods and include those at OHA museums as well as those at various off-site locations. “Off-Site Exhibits” consist of exhibits that are not located at one of OHA’s museums and include both permanent and temporary exhibit installations.

Please note that while many are easily accessible, not all of them are available to the public. Please click on the exhibit you would like to see and check the right side of the page to learn more about the accessibility of each exhibit. If you have questions, please do not hesitate to call an OHA staff member (315-428-1864).

OHA is a private nonprofit educational association of heritage related Services, Museums, Research and Educational Centers, and Retail Operations.

Onondaga Historical Association’s programs are made possible by the New York State Council on the Arts with the support of the Office of the Governor and the New York State Legislature.


Freedom Bound: Syracuse & The Underground Railroad

Freedom Bound: Syracuse & The Underground Railroad

Onondaga Historical Museum Permanent Exhibits, 321 Montgomery Street

Pages of the Past: The Personal Archives of Scrapbooks

Onondaga Historical Museum Temporary Exhibits, 321 Montgomery Street

Suit Up! A Look at Syracuse Sporting Uniforms Through the Years

Onondaga Historical Museum Temporary Exhibits, 321 Montgomery Street

Look At What We Got!

Onondaga Historical Museum Temporary Exhibits, 321 Montgomery Street

Fernando Carter: The Man & His Artwork

Onondaga Historical Museum Temporary Exhibits, 321 Montgomery Street

From Laying the Foundation to Forging Ahead: Jewish Contributions to Syracuse & Onondaga County

Onondaga Historical Museum Permanent Exhibits, 321 Montgomery Street

Onondaga County: The Heart of New York

Onondaga Historical Museum Permanent Exhibits, 321 Montgomery Street

Syracuse China: Fired Forms of the American Experience

Onondaga Historical Museum Permanent Exhibits, 321 Montgomery Street
The Lofts in Franklin Square

“The Lofts” at Franklin Square

Permanent Off-Site Exhibit, The Lofts at Franklin Square

Onondaga County Courthouse: Onondaga Lake’s Heritage

Temporary Off-site Exhibitions, Onondaga County Courthouse

Stalwart in Structure, Beautiful in Design

Temporary Off-site Exhibitions, Marriott Syracuse Downtown

Syracuse Center of Excellence

Permanent Off-Site Exhibit, Syracuse Center of Excellence

The Brewseum at Heritage Hill

Permanent Off-Site Exhibit, Heritage Hill

Regional Aviation History Museum

Permanent Off-Site Exhibit, Syracuse Hancock International Airport

Military History Museum at the OnCenter War Memorial

Permanent Off-Site Exhibit, Oncenter War Memorial

A Brief History of Syracuse Sports at Shaughnessy’s Pub, Marriott Syracuse Downtown

Temporary Off-site Exhibitions, Shaughnessy's Pub, Marriott Syracuse Downtown
Camp Tousey

The Roots of Camp Tousey: YMCA & Camping

Permanent Off-Site Exhibit, Syracuse YMCA - East

“Syracuse & Oswego: Linked By Water,” Pathfinder Bank

Permanent Off-Site Exhibit, Pathfinder Bank
Lofts of Willow - C.W. Snow

Lofts on Willow: C. W. Snow Drug Company

Permanent Off-Site Exhibit, Lofts on Willow
Onondaga County Courthouses

History of Onondaga County Courthouses

Permanent Off-Site Exhibit, Onondaga Courthouse

The Bradley Forging Hammer – The Bonadio Group

Permanent Off-Site Exhibit, Bonadio Group
nurse and child - United Way of Central New York

United Way of Central New York

Permanent Off-Site Exhibit, United Way of Central New York

A Historic Location: Onondaga Community College

Permanent Off-Site Exhibit, Onondaga Community College

Arc of Onondaga 60th Anniversary Exhibit

Permanent Off-Site Exhibit, ARC of Onondaga

Syracuse City Hall Common Council Chambers

Permanent Off-Site Exhibit, Syracuse City Hall
YMCA Gymnasium

The YMCA’S Heritage

Permanent Off-Site Exhibit, Downtown YMCA

Railroad Station to TV Station: Time Warner Cable

Permanent Off-Site Exhibit, Time Warner Cable
Syracuse Home Association Listing Image

Syracuse Home Association

Permanent Off-Site Exhibit, Baldwinsville, NY

D. McCarthy, Sons & Co.

Permanent Off-Site Exhibit, McCarthy Building

Skä•noñh – Great Law of Peace Center: Continuance and Contributions

Skä•noñh – Great Law of Peace Center Permanent Exhibits, Liverpool, NY

Skä•noñh – Great Law of Peace Center: Sainte Marie Mission Site Museum

Skä•noñh – Great Law of Peace Center Permanent Exhibits, Liverpool, NY

Skä•noñh – Great Law of Peace Center: Contact

Skä•noñh – Great Law of Peace Center Permanent Exhibits, Liverpool, NY

Skä•noñh – Great Law of Peace Center: The Peacemaker’s Journey & The Great Law of Peace

Skä•noñh – Great Law of Peace Center Permanent Exhibits, Liverpool, NY

Skä•noñh – Great Law of Peace Center: Creation

Skä•noñh – Great Law of Peace Center Permanent Exhibits, Liverpool, NY

Tonto Revisited: Native American Stereotypes

Skä•noñh – Great Law of Peace Center Temporary Exhibits, Liverpool, NY

Skä•noñh – Great Law of Peace Center: Thanksgiving Address

Skä•noñh – Great Law of Peace Center Permanent Exhibits, Liverpool, NY

Skä•noñh – Great Law of Peace Center: Welcome

Skä•noñh – Great Law of Peace Center Permanent Exhibits, Liverpool, NY