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The following are a list of Museums that contain the
historical roots of Chenango County. Visit each one to see the exciting
artifacts they have collected from the area and learn about the
past.
Don't
forget to visit our National
Historic Districts
- Chenango County
Historical Museum
45 Rexford Street, Norwich, NY
Experience the life and handicrafts of the counties early settlers. Exhibits of
past and present industries from all corners of Chenango County. Indian artifacts and
history of early railroads and the Chenango Canal. Three floors of exhibits
including an antique balloon basket, hair wreaths, toys, a real oxcart, farm and home
gadgets, a Civil War officer's desk, a life size horse, etc... And outside displays.
Open year round.
Hours: Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday 1:00PM to 4:00PM.
Research Facility: Monday thru Friday from 9AM to Noon and 1:00PM to 5:00PM.
- Afton Museum
Afton, NY
The Afton Museum contains a house and a barn filled with exhibits. Inside the house,
history unfolds as you pass through each themed room. In the barn are more exhibits
on milking, laundry and tools. Inside there is a doll room, military room and Indian
room, just to name a few. There are artifacts from Afton families, including
an original collection from the Civil War in the military room, as well as an old fashioned
tread mill and small farm equipment. There is also a mantle piece from the Joseph
Smith Mormon House.
Open by appointment for individuals and groups. Admission is Free. Open 2:00 PM to
5:00 PM on Sundays or call for group tour: (607) 639-1625.
- Coventry Museum
Coventry, NY
By appointment only. Contact Phyliss Lerwick at (607) 656-9517
- Greene Museum
Moore Memorial Library
59 Genesee Street, Greene, NY
Collection includes Indian Artifacts, World War I items, and Greene Historical items.
Open 2nd Saturday of every month, year round, and by appointment. There is no
admission charge.
- Unadilla Valley Historical Museum/Mt Upton Historical
Society
Route 8, PO Box 135,
Mt Upton, NY 13809
The Museum sits on the south end of town in the old railroad depot. Summer hours:
Sunday 2-4PM and by appointment. Contact Jane Winchester at (607) 764-8375
- Norwich Pharmacal Co. Museum
Eaton Center, 19 Eaton Avenue
Norwich, NY 13815
View tablet filling machine and a tube filling machine along with scientific
instruments,
laboratory glassware. On display also are products manufactured by the Norwich
Pharmacal Company since the company's inception in 1885. Many photographs
highlighting important contributors and events in the history of the company, old stock
certificates, price lists, and much more.
Summer hours: (May thru October) 1 to 4PM
Winter Hours (Nov. thru April) 1 to 4PM Wednesdays or by appointment.
(607) 334-4839
- Northeast Classic Car Museum
NYS Route 23-24 Rexford Street,
Norwich, NY
The largest collection of Franklin luxury cars in the world, plus many other extremely
rare and unique models and manufacturers. Fascinating examples of early
technological advances and much more. Hours: Every day except Thanksgiving,
Christmas and New Years. Call for car club and group tour special arrangements.
Handicapped accessible.
(607) 334-AUTO
- Oxford Historical Society Museum
Depot Street, Oxford, NY
A small Train Depot located on Depot Street, Oxford. The museum pertains to Oxford's
history and has a vast collection of railroad memorabilia.
Open Thursday 1PM-3PM, July thru Dec. or by appt.
(607) 843-9926
- Plymouth Historical Society Depot
Plymouth, NY
An old railroad station that has been restored. It is now owned by the historical
society. It's open on Plymouth Days during July 12th and 13th. Inside there
are a few small exhibits that pertain to the Railroad and Cheese.
Open by appointment (607) 3349721
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