Historic Geneva collects three-dimensional objects and archival material from the 1780s through the present day that help us tell the community’s stories. Our collections include: 

• Items that were made in Geneva and/or by Genevans,  
• Objects used or owned by locals  
• Objects that have a connection to an institution, event, or person in the City or Town of Geneva. 

The objects in our archival and three-dimensional collections are the core of Geneva’s history. While we only have space to display about 3% of our collections at one time, preserving objects for the future is equally important. Our collection has approximately 5,700 three-dimensional objects, 3,400 costumes and textiles, 1,000 cubic feet of archival materials, and over 20,000 photographs.  

A variety of digital materials from our archives are available online through New York Heritage. Available finding aids and a list of collections can be viewed through the Empire Archival Discovery Cooperative. Explore Geneva’s diverse communities through our online resources.