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The H. Lee White Maritime Museum at Oswego offers tours to the Oswego West Pierhead Lighthouse by boat.
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Virtual Exhibit Experience
The H. Lee White Maritime Museum at Oswego is excited to bring to you a virtual exhibit experience that includes information and images from some of our favorite exhibits around the museum, and some of our best collaborative work yet!
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Treasure Chest Gift Shop
The Treasure Chest Gift Shop at the H. Lee White Maritime Museum is open 7 days a week, year 'round, 1:00-5:00 pm (10:00-5:00 during July and August) for all your unique shopping needs!
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Visit The Museum
The H. Lee White Maritime Museum at Oswego is located at the end of West First Street Pier in Oswego, NY and is situated within Oswego Harbor and Oswego's Historic Maritime District.
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Membership
Help to promote, preserve, and protect the maritime history, heritage, and culture of Oswego & Lake Ontario.
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2025 Lake Ontario Waterfront Festival
The H. Lee White Maritime Museum and New York Sea Grant have announced new features and hours for the 2025 Lake Ontario Waterfront Festival to be held on Saturday, May 17, 2025 along the Oswego Port Authority West Pier at 1 West First Street in Oswego, New York. The free admission event will include live raptors, boats, e-bikes, historic maritime vessels, boat tours, water rescue emergency services, Great Lakes conservation and science exhibits, and free admission to the museum.
2024 Annual Benefit Drawing Winners Announced
On November 20th, at the H. Lee White Maritime Museum's Annual Volunteer Reception, the winners of the Annual Benefit Drawing were selected. They are certainly going to have a blast! This year’s drawing raised close to $6,000.
Location & Hours
Open Monday through Friday 1-5pm
Sep - Jun: 1pm - 5pm, closed Saturday and Sunday.
Jul - Aug: 10am - 5pm, 7 days a Week
Closed: Easter, Thanksgiving,
Dec 24 - Jan 2
Vessels are open mid-May through mid-October (weather pending).