The Museum will be closed the month of January due to construction. If you need to drop something off or have a question please call us.

Take a tour of some of Dunkirk's historic houses.

We are featuring a temporary exhibit of US military uniforms dating from 1918- 2008. This special exhibit was made possible by a generous loan from Matthew Sutton, and will be…

Join us for an exciting event at the Dunkirk Historical Museum in Dunkirk, NY, USA. We will explore the important topic of decolonizing museum collections. Discover how museums can challenge…

Special Dunkirk Fire and Police Departments Exhibit: Honoring the Brave Men and Women. Explore a temporary exhibit focused on the Dunkirk Fire and Police Departments including uniforms, equipment, photographs, as…

Special Military Exhibit: Honoring Service in the Pursuit of Peace. Explore a temporary exhibit highlighting some US and foreign uniforms, equipment, and personal artifacts from NATO's KFOR mission in Kosovo.…

We will play holiday favorites on the Victrola, showcase our current exhibits, and feature a few fun winter items, including a pair of skis made right here in Dunkirk!