Ward O'Hara Agricultural, Auburn

About Ward O'Hara Agricultural

Ward W. O'Hara Agricultural Museum is a museum of agricultural history and country living located in Auburn, New York. Visitors explore farm and home implements, tools, and antiques that transformed the American way of life, displayed across exhibits in a converted 4-H pavilion. The museum features seasonal programming including dairy-themed activities where guests can make homemade butter and ice cream, sample cheeses, and view exhibits on cheesemaking and historical butter sculptures. Interactive experiences invite visitors to identify antique tools and utensils used by Cayuga County farmers and homemakers. The museum hosts the Festival of Trees, a major annual event. General admission is free. The museum sits across from Emerson Park on the north shore of Owasco Lake, where families can extend their visit with picnicking and swimming at the public beach nearby.