Onondaga Historical Association Museum in Syracuse, NY

The Onondaga Historical Association Museum and Research Center in Syracuse, New York "committed to ensuring the vitality of our historic urban location." " The museum strives to create and interest and understanding in history because it's the foundation of a community and is important to the future.

The museum has partnerships with community groups and cultural organizations to create and collect exhibits and programs related to local history.

The Onondaga Historical Association Museum and Research Center runs thanks to the donations and generosity of businesses and individuals. Volunteers fill roles such as educational docents, office assistance, assisting with fundraising events, and with maintenance and construction.

Admission to the museum is free, although donations are encouraged. Exhibits in the Onondaga Historical Association Museum include those related to the Underground Railroad, Syracuse sports memorabilia, local brewing artifacts, early pottery, manufacturing in New York City, and the Franklin Automobile.

The museum runs many educational school and community events. Many community events are free because other companies sponsor them. One example of a community event is the Behind the Scenes Tour of Radio City Music Hall.

Museum facilities are available to rent. There's a 600 square foot conference room, an audio-visual theater with projection booth that seats up to 50 people, and 5,000 square feet of lobby and gallery areas that can be used for receptions.

The Onondaga Historical Association Museum has a gift shop that carries commemorative dishes, jewelry, paintings, posters, and old time toys.

The association's research facility is on the fifth floor. In it are thousands of files about Onondaga events, the people and the places. Many of these documents are originals. Cost is $7 for non-members and free for members.