Batavia Attractions
Robert Morris bought 3 million acres in western New York from Massachusettes in 1797. At that time, Batavia was the only junction of the Old Genesee Road and Tonawanda Creek Indian trail. Morris sold most of this land to the Dutch Holland Land Company and the town was named for the Netherlands republic that the owners came from.
Holland Land Office Museum
Holland Land Office Museum is the site of the original 1815 Holland Land Company office. Exhibits include the early history of Genesee County, the Holland Purchase, a military collection and a Victorian Parlor complete with furniture, kitchen ware, and clothing.
Hours
July 11 to August 29
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | Closed | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 12:00 |
| Close | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 | 14:00 | 16:00 |
August 30 to July 10
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | Closed | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | Closed |
| Close | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 | 14:00 |
