Safe Haven Museum and Education Center

06/09/2026

Replacement of deteriorated wood lattice with waterproof PVC boards has been completed on the north side of the museum porch, matching that done earlier on the south side. Following a review of the building and security procedures, the work was recommended by Homeland Security and other experts to eliminate openings where people with bad intentions could enter. It was conducted with funding from membships and donations.

06/08/2026

06/06/2026

As groups of SUNY Oswego alumni came and went through the museum on this beautiful Alumni Weekend; harrowing, weeding, raking, seeding, and covering the new grass seed with burlap netting was completed.

06/06/2026

The D-Day invasion was the largest amphibious attack in history. Read articles and browse photos and videos of Allied forces invading Normandy on June 6, 1944.

06/05/2026

Two groups from the American Patriot operated by American Cruise Lines toured the museum today. Board president Paul Lear served as their bus guide and provided historical background on Oswego's military and Holocaust history.

05/29/2026

On Thursday evening Museum President Paul Lear traveled to the Turin Public Library in Lewis County, NY and presented "Where the Holocaust Came to America: the History and Significance of the WWII Fort Ontario Emergency Refugee Shelter," to an appreciative audience.

05/27/2026

Located at 201 West First Street, the City of Oswego's Welcome Center opened for the season today. It contains exhibits, information, and promotional materials from tourist destinations, historic sites, historical agencies, restaurants, fishing charters, hotels, shops, and much, much more. Museum President Paul Lear and his wife Amy set up the traveling exhibit of the Safe Haven Holocaust Refugee Shelter Museum, City of Oswego employees Gabby and Nichol placed colorful flowers in front of the building, and Oswego County Promotion & Tourism employee Jenn Torrese staffed the center.