Exhibit Opening

Opening reception for Not Your Indians Anymore: Alcatraz and the Red Power Movement: An official opening reception will take place on Wednesday, November 28th, 2018 beginning at 5:30pm. The evening will include a book talk by exhibit curator, Dr. Kent Blansett, on his latest book, which is the first published biography of Richard Oakes, entitled: A Journey […]

Join us Thursday, January 31st from 4 - 6 pm to kickoff the new OHA exhibit!  This event is free and open to the public. Light refreshments will be provided. So many Central New Yorkers have fond memories of coming to Syracuse and taking in the shops, the sights, and the sounds of Salina Street, the heart of Downtown. This exhibit re-creates Salina Street in our […]

Replacing the two year long Downton Comes Downtown exhibit, the Victorian Era and Arts & Crafts exhibit will highlight several of Syracuse’s major contributors to the Arts and Crafts movement, 1900-1920s, as well as feature many fine examples of period clothing, architecture, and furniture of the Victorian Era in Syracuse, 1837-1901. Items of the Victorian Era will feature many fine examples […]

Join us for Stained Glass and a Glass of Wine, our opening reception for our new exhibit, The Colors of Keck. The exhibit features the stained glass artwork of Henry Keck. Enjoy a Curator Talk with Robert Searing at 5:30. Then, pick up your voucher for a free glass of house wine with purchase of […]

In collaboration with Heritage Hill Brewhouse, OHA is pleased to unveil The Brewseum at Heritage Hill. Help us celebrate the long-awaited opening of this exciting new project, showcasing the regional history of beer right at a working brewery. On Wednesday, November 17th, join us at the scenic Heritage Hill Brewhouse in the rolling hills of […]

We're launching a new exhibit, A Pocketful of Progress: A Retrospective Look at the Machines Found in our Smartphones! This new exhibition opens on Thursday, March 3rd at 5:30. Come join us downtown at the Onondaga Historical Museum to explore this fascinating new display of machines from the past 150 years which performed functions that, today, […]

Warm up from the CNY winter at the opening reception for our new exhibit, Come In From The Cold. The exhibit features selections from OHA's collection of winter fashions through the ages, plus artifacts of winter recreation, and artwork and historic photos depicting the snowscapes of our region. Enjoy refreshments, followed by a Curator Talk […]

The opening reception for Syracuse: City Life in Watercolors is on June 28th from 5-7. Join us at our Downtown Museum at 321 Montgomery Street as we officially launch our new exhibit, which celebrates urban environments, plein air painting, and daily city life through the eyes and paintbrushes of three local artists. The work featured is by […]

It's a double feature on Wednesday, March 27, as we officially open our two newest exhibits! Suit Up: A Look at Syracuse Sporting Uniforms Through the Years is sure to be a hit with all our local sports fans. Utilizing OHA's extensive collection and the generosity of several local teams and collectors, this exhibition contains […]