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About the Museum

Exhibits

The H. Lee White Maritime Museum at Oswego manages and exhibits a collection of thousands of artifacts, images, archival records, and original artworks telling over 400 years of regional maritime history.

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History

Whether your interest is in the pre-colonial period, or shipwrecks, or lighthouses; we have it all! See a glimpse of what we have to offer in our online gallery.

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Maritime Museum News

Sanctuary Speaker Series Features NOAA Archaeologist Dr. Benjamin Ioset at Maritime Museum

The H. Lee White Maritime Museum is pleased to present “Lake Ontario National Marine Sanctuary: Protecting & Researching Great Lakes Maritime Heritage” by maritime archaeologist Dr. Benjamin Ioset as part of our Sanctuary Speaker Series on Wednesday, October 28th at 6:00pm.  Join us for this free program that highlights the exploration, documentation, and preservation of regional Great Lakes shipwrecks.

2026 Annual Benefit Drawing Features Sunset Cruise

The HLWMM’s 2026 Annual Benefit Drawing offers five great prizes—from a family waterpark getaway to a sunset cruise on Oswego Harbor!  Tickets are just $10, and every ticket helps support the HLWMM and its mission to preserve, interpret, and share the maritime history of Oswego, Lake Ontario, and the surrounding region. Purchase Here!

Location & Hours

1 West First Street,
Oswego NY, 13126
(315) 342-0480

Open All Year!

Sep - Jun: 1pm - 5pm
Jul - Aug: 10am - 5pm
Closed: Easter, Thanksgiving,
Dec 24 - Jan 2

Jan-Mar 2026: Mon-Fri, 1-5pm Weekends by Appointment.

Vessels are open mid-May through mid-October (weather pending).

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