More Museums & Cultural Attractions in Upstate New York
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More Museums Near Syracuse & in Central New York
This page continues our guide to museums and cultural attractions across Upstate New York, with a focus on additional gems in the Syracuse and Central NY region. From local historical societies and specialty museums to community halls of fame and living history sites, these spots offer rich stories, artifacts, and family-friendly experiences.
Highlights include the Greater Syracuse Sports Hall of Fame (celebrating local athletic legends), Stickley Museum (arts & crafts heritage), and Rosamond Gifford Zoo (wildlife and conservation). Many are free or low-cost — perfect add-ons to a CNY day trip.
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Featured More Museums Near Syracuse
Top additional picks for history, sports, arts, and family fun in CNY.
Greater Syracuse Sports Hall of Fame – Cicero
Tribute to local sports legends with exhibits and inductions — celebrates CNY athletic heritage. Official Website – Greater Syracuse Sports Hall of Fame
Stickley Museum – Fayetteville
Celebration of 100+ years of Stickley furniture craftsmanship — beautiful arts & crafts exhibits. Official Website – Stickley Museum
Rosamond Gifford Zoo – Syracuse
43-acre zoo with elephants, penguins, wildlife trail, aviary — family favorite with conservation focus. Official Website – Rosamond Gifford Zoo
The Barrow Gallery
Location: 49 E Genesee St, Skaneateles, NY 13152
Phone: (315) 679-1764
Type: Art gallery
Established in 1900, showcases over 400 original oil paintings by 19th-century artist John D. Barrow — natural world beauty in Skaneateles.
Brewseum at Heritage Hill
Location: 3149 Sweet Rd, Pompey, NY 13138
Phone: (315) 470-1910
Type: Brewery history museum
Developed by Onondaga Historical Association — fascinating exhibits on CNY brewery history.
Clay Historical Park & Cigarville Railroad Station Museum
Location: 4939 Rte. 31, Clay, NY 13041
Phone: (315) 652-3800 x139
Type: Historical park & railroad museum
Charming museum bringing railroad history to life — right in Clay.
Camillus Erie Canal Park/Sims Store Museum
Location: 5750 Devoe Rd, Camillus, NY 13031
Phone: (315) 488-3409
Type: Canal park & store museum
Small museum with exhibits, boat rides, trails, hiking, and fishing — Erie Canal heritage.
Daniel Parrish Witter Agricultural Museum
Location: 581 State Fair Blvd, Empire Expo Center/NYS Fairgrounds, Syracuse, NY 13209
Phone: (315) 487-7711
Type: Agricultural museum
History of NY agriculture with log cabin exhibit — ties to state fairgrounds heritage.
Harriet May Mills House
Location: 1074 W Genesee St, Syracuse, NY 13204
Phone: (315) 463-9266
Type: Historic home museum
Historic west-side home listed on National Register of Historic Places — women's suffrage and local history focus.
Jamesville Community Museum
Location: 6492 E Seneca Turnpike, Jamesville, NY 13078
Phone: (315) 492-4890
Type: Community & church museum
Housed in historic Saint Mark's Church (Gothic Revival, 1878) — local history exhibits.
Liverpool Willow Museum
Location: 314 Second St, Liverpool, NY 13088
Phone: (315) 451-7091
Type: Village history museum
Lucius Gleason House (Italianate, ~1860) — Liverpool village history and heritage exhibits.
Manlius Historical Society and Museum
Location: 109 Pleasant St, Manlius, NY 13104
Phone: (315) 682-6660
Type: Historical society museum
Regional history exhibits and collections — preserving Manlius and CNY heritage.
Marcellus Historical Society and Museum
Location: 18 North St, Marcellus, NY 13108
Phone: (315) 673-4839
Type: Historical society museum
Local history collections and exhibits — preserving Marcellus area stories.
Martisco Station Museum
Location: 5085 Martisco Rd, Marcellus, NY 13108
Phone: (315) 451-6551
Type: Railroad museum
Historic 1870 Auburn & Syracuse Railroad station — railroad history exhibits.
National Abolition Hall of Fame & Museum
Location: 5255 Pleasant Valley Road, Peterboro, NY 13134
Phone: (315) 684-3262
Type: Abolition history museum
Honors antislavery abolitionists, their work, and the ongoing fight against racism — powerful legacy site.
Onondaga Historical Museum
Location: 321 Montgomery St, Syracuse, NY 13202
Phone: (315) 428-1864
Type: County history museum
Devoted to Onondaga County heritage with archival photos, maps, records, and exhibits.
Saint Marianne Cope Shrine & Museum
Location: 601 North Townsend St, Syracuse, NY 13203
Phone: (315) 422-7999
Type: Shrine & history museum
Inspiring journey of Saint Marianne Cope — innovator in healthcare and patients' rights.
Greater Syracuse Sports Hall of Fame
Location: 5885 E Circle Dr, Cicero, NY 13039
Phone: (315) 447-6859
Type: Sports hall of fame
Tribute to men and women whose athletic achievements made Syracuse proud — local sports history.
Stickley Museum
Location: 300 Orchard Street, Fayetteville, NY 13066
Phone: (315) 682-5500
Type: Arts & crafts museum
Celebration of over 100 years of Stickley furniture excellence — preserving craftsmanship history.
The Wild Animal Park
Location: 7621 Lakeport Rd, Chittenango, NY 13037
Phone: (315) 510-3347
Type: Zoo & safari park
Zoo, safari park, and resort with petting zoo, tours, and wildlife exhibits.
Rosamond Gifford Zoo
Location: 1 Conservation Place, Syracuse, NY 13204
Phone: (315) 435-8511
Type: Zoo
Elephants, penguins, wildlife trail, aviary — 43-acre zoo with conservation focus.
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