Museums & More

Discover the 30+ museums that call Chautauqua County home! Choose museums focusing on local and national history to popular culture and everything in between. Tour the Grape Discovery Center and learn the over 150-year history of grape growing in the region. A monument dedicated to cartoonist Brad Anderson and his canine, Marmaduke, is located at the center of Brocton. Visit the Lucy Desi Museum for an in-depth look at the first couple of comedy and their hit TV show, I Love Lucy.

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Telling the story of more than 150 years of grape growing in the Lake Erie Grape Belt -- America’s Grape Country!

8305 W. Main Road (Route 20) Westfield, NY 14787 • (716) 326-2003 www.grapediscoverycenter.com

E8 | Lake Erie Grape Belt

and creator, Brad Anderson

87 West Main St. Brocton, NY 14716

Bemus Point-Stow Ferry

Take a journey through time (and across Chautauqua Lake) on one of the last remaining cable ferries. Holds up to 9 cars or 50 passengers. L13 | Greater Jamestown

ONE ARCHITECT. ONE FAMILY. TWO HOUSES.

Experience Frank Lloyd Wright in Western New York through the Martin family’s city and summer homes, both an easy drive from Chautauqua County.

PHOTOS: Matthew Digati

H5 | Lake Erie Grape Belt

Stow Ferry Rd, Stow, NY Cost: donation Schedule: bemuspointstowferry.com

Museums

For up-to-date information on museum hours, please consult museum websites, or TourChautauqua.com For a comprehensive list of monuments and historic sites containing archives, artifacts and historic displays visit www.tourchautauqua.com Many villages and towns offer a history center open with limited hours or by appointment.

1891 Fredonia Opera House Performing Arts Center

9 Church St., Fredonia NY 14063 716.679.1891 fredopera.org Restored turn-of-the-century theater presenting live performances and quality films. Open all year: Tue-Fri 12-4:30. Tours, Donations. Groups by appt. J4 | Lake Erie/Grape Belt

D.R. Barker Historical Museum & Library

7 Day St., Fredonia NY 14063 716.672.8051 barkerlibrary.org 1820 Brick Victorian home, changing exhibits, portrait gallery, genealogy library. Open all year: Check website for hours. Tours. No admission fee. Groups by appt. J4 | Lake Erie/Grape Belt

Chautauqua Sports Hall of Fame

15 W. Third St., Jamestown NY 14701 716.484.2272 chautauquasportshalloffame.org/ explore/museums-and-history Sports memorabilia: baseball, football, basketball, bowling, golf, auto racing and more. Open all year: M-F 12-3. Tours, no admission fee. Groups by appt. L13 | Greater Jamestown

ALCO- Brooks Railroad Display

1089 Central Ave., County Fairgrounds, Dunkirk, NY 14048 716.366.3797 dunkirkhistoricalmuseum.org Display of railroad equipment; locomotive built in Dunkirk, photos, Open: Apr-Aug Mon/Fri 1-4; Wed 3-6 and during fairground events. Sept-Oct and groups by appt. I4 | Lake Erie Grape Belt

Audubon Community Nature Center

1600 Riverside Rd., Jamestown NY 14701 716.569.2345 auduboncnc.org 600-acre sanctuary, exhibits, gardens, nature play area, trails, education programs, festivals, nature store. Building hours (except holidays): Mon-Sat 10-4:30, $6 adult, $2 child, under 2 free, family max. $15; Sun 1-4:30, free. Grounds free dawn to dusk daily. M16 | Greater Jamestown

Barcelona Lighthouse Museum

8234 Route 5, Westfield, NY 14787 716.326.2360. https://parks.ny.gov/parks/196 Keeper’s Cottage hosts Barcelona Harbor history and visitor center. Open: Memorial Day to Labor Day. Check website or call for days/hours. E7 | Lake Erie/Grape Belt

Bemus Point Historical Museum

13 Alburtus Ave., Bemus Point 14712 716.386.7977 716.386.3105 Memorabilia, photos, genealogy for Town of Ellery, Bemus Point and Chaut. Lake. Open July-Aug. Sat 11-3. Other times by appt. only No admission fee. H12 | Chautauqua Lake

Busti Grist Mill & Museum

3443 Lawson Rd., Jamestown NY 14701 716.483.3670 bustihistoricalsociety.com 1839 restored and functioning grist mill and museum with artifacts and photos. The mill is open by appointment and for the town's annual Apple Festival last Sunday in September. Guided group tours by appt. K15 | Greater Jamestown

Chautauqua Institution Archives

Oliver Archives Center, 52 South Avenue Chautauqua NY 14722 716.357.6332 https://chq.org/discover-chautauqua/resources/ archives/ An Institution repository of papers, records and artifacts. Open summer Wed 10-4:30 or by appt. Off-season by appt. G10 | Chautauqua Lake

Depot Museum

Chautauqua Township Historical Society 16 Water St., Mayville NY 14757 716.753.7535 Exhibits on Chautauqua Lake ice harvesting, furniture manufacturing, steamboating Open Memorial Day- Labor Day: Fri/Sat/Sun 1-5; $1 donation appreciated. G9 | Chautauqua Lake

Dunkirk Historical Lighthouse & Veteran’s Park Museum

1 Lighthouse Point Dr., Dunkirk NY 14048 716.366.5050 dunkirklighthouse.com Historic light keeper’s house with 11 rooms of displays, maritime history, military services. Open: Jul-Aug, daily 10-4; May-Jun/Sep-Oct, daily, 10-2; Tours, $10, $3 child 4-10; Family rate available. Senior/Veteran $8 Groups by appt. I3 | Lake Erie/Grape Belt

Dunkirk Historical Museum

513 Washington Ave., Dunkirk NY 14048 716.366.3797 dunkirkhistoricalmuseum.org History, railroad, industry, Alco-Brooks locomotive, genealogy library. Open all year, closed holidays. Mon/Fri 1-4; Wed 2-6 Tours, donations appreciated. Groups by appt. I3 | Lake Erie/Grape Belt

67 Washington St., Jamestown NY 14701 716.664.6256 fentonhistorycenter.org 1863 Italianate villa, former home of NYS Gov. Reuben Fenton. Period rooms; Civil War, Lucille Ball, Underground Railroad. Genealogy library Open all year: Mon-Sat, 10-4; Research Center by appt. Tours, $10, 17 & under free; Family rate available. Members Free. Guided and Group Tours by appt. L13 | Greater Jamestown

Findley Lake/Mina Historical Society

2883 North Rd., Findley Lake NY 14736 716.769.7688 findleylakehistory.weebly.com History files, records, photographs and artifacts. Historic log cabin restoration project. Open all year: Sat 9-12. Tours, no admission fee. B13 | Findley Lake

Findley Lake Nature & Wildlife Education Center

2883 North Rd., Findley Lake NY 14736 facebook.com/FindleyLakeNatureCenter/ A sanctuary that offers opportunities to experience, study, and enjoy natural history. Open by appt. only. B12 | Findley Lake

Grape Discovery Center

8305 West Main Rd., Westfield NY 14787 716.326.2003 grapediscoverycenter.com Exhibits of 150 years of grape-growing in the Lake Erie Concord Grape region. Wine and grape juice tastings and gift shop. Thurs-Sat 11-5. Closed Sunday year round. No admission fee. Groups by appt. E8 | Lake Erie Grape Belt

Hanover History Center

68 Hanover St., Silver Creek 14136 716.934.0869 Town of Hanover history, files, records, artifacts, library. Open all year by appt. No admission fee M2 | Lake Erie Grape Belt

Harmony Historical Society Museum

1943 Open Meadows Rd., Ashville, NY 14710 716.782.3074 harmonyhistoricals.org 1840’s rural home with carriage barn and exhibits and 1890 school building; Open all year by appt. Annual Fall Festival with crafts & historic demonstrations. H13 | Chautauqua Lake

Het Haverkamp Huis

358 Clymer-Corry Rd., Clymer NY 14724 facebook.com/clymerhistoricalsociety/ 1880’s home of double brick construction, extensive collection of local historical artifacts. Open by appointment and for special events. D16 | Findley Lake

Lawson Boating Heritage Center

73 Lakeside Dr., Bemus Point NY 14712 716.386.3355 thelawsoncenter.org Showcasing Chautauqua Lake’s boating history, restored Chris Craft Falcone-built boat. Open: Memorial Day-June: Sat 10-5, Sun 1-5; July-Labor Day: Wed. 1-5pm, Sat 10-5, Sun.1-5. See website for special events. Tours by appt. Adults $5; Children & Military free. I12 | Chautauqua Lake 16-18 Library St., Lily Dale, NY 14752 716.969.4825 lilydaleassembly.org/history An 1890 one-room school house with photos, artifacts, memorabilia from the founding of Spiritualism and Lily Dale. Open: June-Sept, daily 11am-4pm; other days, call for appt. J6 | Cassadaga Lakes

Lucile M. Wright Air Museum

110 West Third St, Ste 101, Jamestown, NY 14701 www.lucilemwrightairmuseum.org Aerospace and aviation exhibits, including a homebuilt helicopter, flight simulators, local aviation artifacts and pioneers, model aircrafts and rockets. L12 | Greater Jamestown

Lucille Ball Desi Arnaz Museum

2-10 W. Third St., Jamestown NY 14701 lucy-desi.com (716) 484-0800 Explores the lives, careers and legacy of the “First Couple of Comedy,” and the incredible impact they had on the world, as well as the history of the most beloved TV comedy of all time, “I Love Lucy,” including replicas of the original studio sets. Gift Shops. Call or visit site for hours and rates. Dual admission discount with National Comedy Center available. L13 | Greater Jamestown

Martz Observatory

Marshall Martz Memorial Astronomical Assoc. 176 Robin Hill Rd., Frewsburg NY 14738 716.569.3689 martzobservatory.org Observational astronomy, site of education and enjoyment of starry skies on public observation nights, open Wednesday evenings and selected Saturdays, check calendar. O16 | Greater Jamestown

Elizabeth Warner Marvin Community House

2 West Fifth St. Jamestown NY 14701 716-488-6206 marvinhouse.com Queen Anne, shingle style architecture seamlessly blends elements from the Art Nouveau, Arts and Crafts, and Eastlake styles. Sat tours 10-2, self-guided. L13 | Greater Jamestown

McClurg Museum

Chautauqua County Historical Society Moore Park, Rtes 394 & 20, Westfield NY 14787 716.326.2977 mcclurgmuseum.org 1820 Federal mansion on Nat’l. Register of Historic Places. Period displays,“The Lincoln Legacy” exhibit. Open all year: Visit website for hours and rates. E7 | Lake Erie/Grape Belt

Midway State Park Museum

4859 Route 430, Bemus Pt., NY 14712 parks.ny.gov/parks/midway 716.386.3165 Photos, antiques and memorabilia of one of the oldest continually operating amusement parks in the nation. Open Memorial Day to Labor Day. Days and hours same as the rides and attractions. Gift Shop. H11 | Chautauqua Lake 203 W. 2nd St., Jamestown,NY 14701 716.484.2222 www.comedycenter.org The National Comedy Center is the United States’ official cultural institution and state-ofthe-art museum dedicated to the art of comedy. Over 50 immersive exhibits take visitors on a laugh-filled, interactive journey through the world of comedy. Perfect for the entire family. Call or visit site for hours and rates. Dual admission discount with Lucille Ball Desi Arnaz Musuem available. L13 | Greater Jamestown

Portland Historic Museum

6224 E. Main St., Portland NY 14769 716.792.2454 Refurbished 19th-century railroad depot. Photos, antiques, and memorabilia from 1800s and 1900s. Connections to the Great Emancipator. Brad Anderson’s Marmaduke drawings displayed. Open June through Aug: Sat/Sun 12-5pm. No admission fee. Tours by appt. G6 | Lake Erie/Grape Belt

Robert H. Jackson Center

305 E. Fourth St., Jamestown NY 14701 716.483.6646 roberthjackson.org Explore the life and work of Jamestown’s U.S. Supreme Court Justice Jackson. Tour exclusive exhibits, collections, facilities, and housed in an historic 1858 mansion. Mon-Fri 8:30-4:30. Guided tours 10-2. Saturday tours by appt. Suggested donation-$5 per person. L13 | Greater Jamestown

Roger Tory Peterson Institute of Natural History

311 Curtis St., Jamestown NY 14701 716.665.2473 rtpi.org Nature art and photography exhibits, original artwork by Roger Tory Peterson, architectural landmark designed by Robert A.M. Stern. Nature trails, Museum Store. Wed-Sat: 10-4. Sun: 1-5. ; Admission $12, Seniors & Military $10, Children & Students $6, Sunday donation L13 | Greater Jamestown

Sheridan Historical Society

2702 Rte. 20, Sheridan, NY 14135 (716) 673-1822 https://sheridanhistorical.org/ Sheridan artifacts and memorabilia, from the Civil War and Grange. Info for researchers. Open summer or by appt. Call for days; No admission fee. Donations. K3 | Lake Erie Grape Belt

Valley Historical Society and Museum

Main Street @ Lester St., Sinclairville, NY 14782 716.962.5885 Artifacts from the history of the Cassadaga Valley. Open: May 1-Sep 30, Sun 2-5, except holiday weekends. No admission fee. Groups by appt. K9 | Amish Country

Yorker Museum

Park & Church Sts., Sherman NY 14781 716.761.6659 shermanny.org/yorker-museum Six restored buildings depicting life in mid1800s. Meeting house, gazebo, antiques and memorabilia. June-Sept, Sat/Sun 1-4. Call for tours at other times. Donations. Tours by appt. D12 | Findley Lake

Travelers come from far and wide to experience a variety of events held in Chautauqua County throughout the year. Each summer thousands of visitors come to Chautauqua Institution from late June through August to experience the unique combination of programs aimed at inspiring intellectual and cultural growth. Enjoy a weekend full of laughter during the Lucille Ball Comedy Festival held each August. As summer turns to autumn, the calendar fills with fall events including the popular Fall Fest at Peek’n Peak Resort. Here are examples of major annual events:

President’s Day Winter Festival

President’s Day Weekend Mayville

Art Trail Hub Crawl Weekends

Memorial Day Weekend & Various

Labor Day Weekend Chautauqua Institution Summer Season June 24th - August 27th, 2023 Chautauqua Lily Dale Assembly Summer Programs June-Early September Lily Dale Yassou (Greek) Festival Mid-June Jamestown

July 4th Celebrations

Great Blue Heron Music Festival Craft Alliance Craft Festivals Wild America Festival Lucille Ball Comedy Festival Chautauqua County Fair Findley Lake Harvest Festival Red, White & Blues Festival Bemus Point Fall Festival Busti Apple Festival Peek’n Peak Fall Fest Lake Erie Wine Trail Event Series

Events occurring in the days surrounding the holiday June 30th-July 2nd, 2023

July

July

August 2nd – 6th, 2023

July

Sept. 1st-3rd, 2023

Sept. 8th-9th, 2023

Mid-September

Last Sunday in September Various

Panama

Chautauqua

Panama

Jamestown

Dunkirk

Findley Lake

Fredonia

Bemus Point

Busti

Two weekends in Mid-October Findley Lake

Multiple events throughout the year Westfield