Our Story

The Ogdensburg History Museum is a nonprofit, all-volunteer organization dedicated to more than preserving a collection of unique objects — we are committed to protecting, sharing, and celebrating the story of our city. Every exhibit, program, and initiative is powered by volunteers who believe in keeping Ogdensburg’s history alive.

Getting to Know Us

At the Ogdensburg History Museum, you will see history come to life. As you step into our collection you will learn things about the city that you never knew before. Since our launch in 2022, we have been dedicated to enriching the lives of all who visit our space.

For regular members, we try to keep things interesting by regularly hosting exciting events and interesting exhibitions. We offer free unlimited admission for our members as well as other discounts. We hope you will come to our amazing space soon, we promise you will learn something new!

Our Mission

"Our mission is to educate children and adults about Ogdensburg's rich history through collecting, preserving, exhibiting, and interpreting the history of our city and helping people make personal connections to it."

Our Vision

"Our vision is to deepen our understanding of our past, our present, and our future to strengthen the bonds of our community."

Exhibits

We have both permanent exhibitions and collections as well as temporary exhibits and other special events all year long. We cordially invite you to come and learn from our exhibitions. Our main purpose is to educate, and for you to learn something new each time you visit. We hope you’ll stop by soon.