Oswego Attractions
The French, English and Americans fought over Oswego during the 1700s. It was strategically located at the mouth of the Oswego River on Lake Ontario. Firmly acquired by the US, it became a thriving port.
Energy Center
Exhibits and multimedia presentations explain nuclear power generation as well as other energy sources.
Fort Ontario State Historic Site
The first fort on this site was built by the British in 1755 but then destroyed by the French during the French and Indian War. Over many years it was destroyed and rebuilt during many battles and finally abandoned in 1901. Fort Ontario is being restored to its 1867-72 appearance. Costumed interpreters recreate the lives of the officers, men, and civilians who lived there in 1868-9.
Hours
May 15 to June 30
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | Closed | Closed | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 |
| Close | 16:30 | 16:30 | 16:30 | 16:30 | 16:30 |
July 1 to September 6
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 |
| Close | 16:30 | 16:30 | 16:30 | 16:30 | 16:30 | 16:30 | 16:30 |
September 7 to October 15
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | Closed | Closed | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 |
| Close | 16:30 | 16:30 | 16:30 | 16:30 | 16:30 |
H. Lee White Marine Museum
Exhibits at the H. Lee White Marine Museum represent over 300 years of Oswego and the Great Lakes history. Displays on two floors of the museum include nautical artifacts, navigation of Lake Ontario, model ships, and a restored American Indian canoe. A WWII U.S. Army LT-5 tugboat and Erie Canal barge can be toured.
Hours
July 1 to August 31
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 |
| Close | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 |
September 1 to June 30
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | 13:00 | 13:00 | 13:00 | 13:00 | 13:00 | 13:00 | 13:00 |
| Close | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 |
Richardson-Bates House Museum
The Richardson-Bates House Museum has period rooms, permanent and changing exhibit galleries, 30,000 objects and photographs on display.
