The Sidney Historical Association Museum

The SHA museum highlights the history of the Town of Sidney. This is through a visible timeline of historic events. Some of the resources we have to offer are the following: Early objects through the Sidney Plains era, moving into the early 19th century small businesses, into the era of the first railroads including information on our school systems, moving into the late 19th century, early 20th century.

Our specialized collections include early Native American artifacts, early fire departments, displays on our airport, including the famous Lindburgh cross trans-Atlantic air flight.

The museum includes early industry with extensive information on small businesses, and the beginning of Scintilla/Bendix Magneto.

We are proud to possess the collections of the NY State Police, Troop C, Captain Fox memorabilia. The collections also include local law enforcement and military information.