Upcoming Events

Join us to celebrate the museum's 80th anniversary with the dedication of the Henry L. Bennett House 4 - 7 PM, Thursday, October 12 (5 PM, dedication ceremony on front porch) 223 East State Street, Geneva Current home of Coldwell Banker, and originally the home of the Henry L. Bennett family from 1867 - 1963. Read more about the Bennett family history HERE. R.S.V.P. not required Stop by to enjoy appetizers, desserts, wine and mimosas while you stroll through the…

Explore Geneva's east side cemetery on Route 25. Learn the meanings of markings on tombstones and stories of prominent settlers. Meet at cemetery. $15/Person; $10/Museum Members REGISTER HERE MUSEUM MEMBERS REGISTER HERE Check out the West Side Cemetery Walks at 12 PM and 2 PM

Explore Geneva's oldest cemetery on Stevens Street. Learn the meanings of markings on tombstones and stories of prominent settlers. Also learn about the recent restoration efforts by our Museum Educator and volunteers. Meet at cemetery. $15/Person; $10/Museum Members REGISTER HERE MUSEUM MEMBERS REGISTER HERE Check out the Oak Hill Cemetery Walk at 10AM

Explore Geneva's oldest cemetery on Stevens Street. Learn the meanings of markings on tombstones and stories of prominent settlers. Also learn about the recent restoration efforts by our Museum Educator and volunteers. Meet at cemetery. $15/Person; $10/Museum Members REGISTER HERE MUSEUM MEMBERS REGISTER HERE Check out the Oak Hill Cemetery Walk at 10 AM

Where is the most haunted spot in Geneva? Join us for ghostly tales shared through guided tours of historic downtown. Tours start at the museum with a few haunting videos and images. Registration required and this event usually sells out. Please register in advance. $15/Person; $10/Museum Members 2 PM GHOST WALK REGISTRATION 2 PM GHOST WALK MEMBERS REGISTRATION 4 PM GHOST WALK REGISTRATION 4 PM GHOST WALK MEMBERS REGISTRATION 6 PM GHOST WALK REGISTRATION 6 PM GHOST WALK MEMBERS REGISTRATION…

Kick-off your holiday season with a talk on winter Viking traditions. Presented by Dave Nordin, Vice-President of the Friends of the Viking Ship. New this year, all Geneva History Museum members may register for free and will also have the ability to view the recorded program on our Members' Only Video page. Non-members may register for $5/person. This program is part of our Brown Bag series on the second Tuesday of each month September - November and February - May.…

Walk through downtown Geneva and visit the various Christmas trees decorated by local nonprofit organizations. Vote for your favorite online or in person at the museum. Voting continues through January 1, 2024. The organization that gets the most dollar votes for their tree will receive 100% of their proceeds, the others will split their votes with the museum.

Come to the museum to marvel at our 18th century nativity scene, originally displayed at The Little Traveler since the 1930s. Display will be open through December 23.