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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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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

Lake Ontario National Marine Sanctuary Featured at Waterfront Festival, June 6th!

The Lake Ontario Waterfront Festival will feature activities, underwater videos, and exhibits at the June 6, 2026 Festival organized by the H. Lee White Maritime Museum and New York Sea Grant from noon to 4:00 p.m. along the 1 West First Street Pier near the museum in Oswego's Historic Maritime District.

Lake Ontario Waterfront Festival - Kids' Activities!

The H. Lee White Maritime Museum and New York Sea Grant have announced a full slate of children’s activities for the June 6, 2026 Lake Ontario Waterfront Festival to be held from 12:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. in Oswego’s Historic Maritime District along the 1 West First Street Oswego Port Authority Pier. Admission is free.

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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