The best arts & culture spots in Ontario County

From May to October, guided tours are offered of this 19th-century Greek Revival home & its grounds.

Geneva History Museum tells our city’s stories, ordinary and extraordinary, through long-term and rotating exhibits that trace life here from prehistory to today. Swing by for year-round programs, a research room with city directories and family files, plus a gift shop stocked with local-history reads.

From the Geneva newsletter, November 1, 2026

Docent-led tours at Granger Homestead and Carriage Museum walk you through Gideon Granger’s 1800s home on over 12 peaceful acres, plus a carriage collection that’ll make you want to time travel. Mark your calendar for Christkindl Market and Festival of Trees in November.

From the Canandaigua newsletter, October 29, 2026

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 Geneva newsletter, November 6, 2026

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 Canandaigua newsletter, November 4, 2026

ArtSpace36 is a Canandaigua gallery with a changing current exhibition, plus events and workshops to explore. It’s a nice way to see what local art has to say, and maybe discover a new favorite without needing to make a whole day of it.

From the Canandaigua newsletter, October 26, 2026