Historic Palmyra Museums

5 Museums - 1 Destination

“where history comes alive”

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Historic Palmyra

5 Museums ~ 1 Destination.

Winter Hours ~ OPEN Tuesday - Thursday 11:00am- 4:00pm

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Winter Hours ~ OPEN Tuesday - Thursday 11:00am- 4:00pm 〰️

OPEN HOURS:

  • Tuesday: 11:00 am - 4:00 pm

  • Wednesday 11:00 am - 4:00 pm

  • Thursday 11:00 am - 4:00 pm

Our main office is at 132 Market St., Palmyra

Visit our Gift Shop at 122 William St., Palmyra

For special days and tours, call 315-597-6981

Alling Coverlet Museum and Gift Shop

122 William St. Palmyra

Palmyra Historical Museum

132 Market St. Palmyra

Erie Canal Depot building

Erie Canal Depot

136 Market St. Palmyra

Print Shop Museum building

Palmyra Print Shop

138 Market St. Palmyra

Phelps General Store

140 Market St. Palmyra

 
Upcoming Events
Palmyra and the Civil War
Nov 20
Palmyra and the Civil War

Join Meghan Leiter as she shares history of Palmyra residents and the American Civil War.

Historic Palmyra presents: Holiday House Tour
Dec 6
Historic Palmyra presents: Holiday House Tour

Join Historic Palmyra for an enchanting Holiday House Tour, showcasing the beauty of our historic homes in and around the village.

Vintage “Tweets” Postcards
Jan 15
Vintage “Tweets” Postcards

Vintage Tweets is a touching, amusing, and insightful collection of 100-year-old suffrage postcards, the social media of the late 19th century and early 20th century. Carol Crossed’s entertaining narrative explores the meaning behind the illustrations, which represent both domestic and political views of the woman’s
vote.
Doors open at 6:30pm, program starts at 7pm. Admission is free and open to all, donations are appreciated

Fright at the Museum, Murder Mystery Dinner

Our story takes place at the Alling Coverlet and the opening of a new exhibit of the Guardian of Atzul figurine. The figurine is priceless and comes with a curse. Come see our new exhibit, meet our curator, Sinclair Maudsley, and mingle with our guests. Light dinner and drinks will be served. You won't be disappointed. More info will be available as we get closer. Tickets are $60 pp. and PRESALE ONLY. Tickets on sale starting Jan 1, 2026.

HISTORIC PALMYRA™ is a non-profit, 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to preserving the history and architectural heritage of Palmyra, New York.  Once known as the "Queen of Erie Canal towns," Palmyra boasts an astonishing array of architecture, ranging from the early 1800's to Victorian era grandeur. 

Historic Palmyra's mission is to save the history of Palmyra and vicinity through the preservation of architecture, artifacts, and archives. Historic Palmyra™ teaches and educates through the five museums and their collections. This mission is served primarily through the operation of five unique museums, welcoming thousands of visitors each year...