Museum Village

An establishment that preserves and displays life in the 19th century, the Museum Village in Monroe, NY allows visitors to hear the sounds, try the food, and participate in activities from the 19th century.

Museum Village opened in 1950 as the fulfillment of the vision Roscoe William Smith had of preserving and displaying the lifestyle and history of the 19th century. He collected a large amount of Americana, particularly mechanical tools that he wished to display for guests to remind them of how our ancestors lived.

The village contains a 130-year-old general store, a 200-year-old log cabin, drugstore, blacksmith, wagon shop, print shop, pottery shop, dress maker, and a schoolhouse. Guests can also learn to dip a candle or watch the making of a broom or coverlet. The Museum Village even has a Mastodon skeleton on display.

It takes about 2 or 3 hours to see all the museum has to offer. Operating hours are seasonal. During July and August the museum is open from 11:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday. During May and June, the museum opens on weekends from 12:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. During April and September through November, the museum opens from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. with a reservation only.