The best arts & culture spots in Canandaigua

4 arts & culture spots we’ve checked and stand behind — with the story on each one. Not a ranking; a record.

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Anna Kern Fine Arts Studio & Gallery

Arts & Culture

Anna Kern Fine Arts Studio & Gallery is a working space where you might catch Anna painting while finished pieces dry nearby. Oils,…

83 S Main St Rear

“Anna Kern Fine Arts Studio & Gallery is a working space where you might catch Anna painting while finished pieces dry nearby. Oils, acrylics, and mixed media span abstracts, florals, still life, landscapes, animals, and a grape series, making it a quick, feel good stop when you need fresh color or a local gift.”

From the Canandaigua newsletter, September 26, 2026

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Ontario County Historical Society

Arts & Culture

Ontario County Historical Society is the spot when you want Canandaigua stories told right, from deep-dive archives and genealogy help to…

55 N Main St

“Ontario County Historical Society is the spot when you want Canandaigua stories told right, from deep-dive archives and genealogy help to rotating exhibits like America 250: Changemakers of Ontario County. Keep an eye on their talks and walking tours, then impress friends with uncanny house-style trivia.”

From the Finger Lakes newsletter, September 22, 2026

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ArtSpace36

Arts & Culture

ArtSpace36 is leaning into the local landscape with Mapping Landscape on Satterly Hill by Richard Metzgar, on view through October 8, 2026.…

36 S Main St

“ArtSpace36 is leaning into the local landscape with Mapping Landscape on Satterly Hill by Richard Metzgar, on view through October 8, 2026. Closing reception and artist talk Thursday, October 8, 2026, 4:30 to 6 PM, plus more exhibitions, events and workshops to keep your calendar interesting.”

From the Finger Lakes newsletter, September 27, 2026

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Granger Homestead and Carriage Museum

Arts & Culture

Grand, 1800s mansion depicting colonial life, plus expansive grounds with carriage & sleigh rides.

295 N Main St

“Grand, 1800s mansion depicting colonial life, plus expansive grounds with carriage & sleigh rides.”

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