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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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H Lee White Maritime Museum

Maritime Museum News

New Date for 2026 Lake Ontario Waterfront Festival - June 6, 2026

The H. Lee White Maritime Museum and New York Sea Grant have announced June 6, 2026 as the new date for 2026 Lake Ontario Waterfront Festival. Admission is free. The event is 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.

America 250: Early Oswego through the Works of Frank Kraft

The H. Lee White Maritime Museum has announced a new exhibit for 2026 featuring the works of artist Frank J. Kraft, an Oswego native and graduate of Syracuse University. Kraft, born in 1920, captured the rich history of America in detailed watercolors tracing Oswego’s significance from discovery in 1654 through its strategic role in the War of 1812 – revealing a local story that helped shape America.

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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