
Hours and Rates
The Holland Land Office Museum is open Tuesday-Saturday, 10 am-4 pm.
The museum will be closed Saturday, November 11th in observance of Veterans Day.
The museum has instituted a stringent cleaning policy aimed to keep all of safe at the HLOM. We appreciate you cooperation and patience with us as we do our best to adjust to the ever changing situation.
Members: Free
Children: $1
Students/Veterans/Seniors: $3
Adults: $5
Family (4 People): $10
Holland Land Office Museum
131 W. Main St.
Batavia, NY 14020

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Upcoming Events
HLOM Exhibit: “98 Years Since the Sun Went Out”
98 Years Since the Sun Went Out- Sponsored by Max Pies Furniture Come to the Holland Land Office Mus...
Wednesday, November 8, 2023 @ 10:00 am - Saturday, December 30, 2023 @ 4:00 pm22nd Annual Wonderland of Trees “The 12 Days of Christmas”
Come by the Holland Land Office Museum and experience the 22nd Annual Wonderland of Trees, “Th...
Saturday, November 18, 2023 @ 10:00 am - Saturday, December 30, 2023 @ 4:00 pmHLOM Guest Speaker Series: Rob Thompson, “Linden Murders, Sullivan Expedition, Anne Rippel Cold Case
The Holland Land Office Museum is proud to announce the next speaker of its Guest Speaker Series on ...
Saturday, December 2, 2023 @ 1:00 pm - 4:00 pmHLOM Holiday Concert with the Genesee Symphony Orchestra
Join us at the Holland Land Office Museum on Friday, December 8th at 7 pm for a holiday music concer...
Friday, December 8, 2023 @ 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
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Membership 2023 “Make History Happen!”
The bedrock of the Holland Land Office Museum is its members who form the greatest portion of our support. A membership to the Holland Land Office Museum is the best way to keep the museum open to continue its mission of preserving the history of Genesee County and Western New York for future generations. It is very affordable and offers many benefits to those who join.
Individual- $30/$25 ages 65+
Free admission to the museum
10% discount at the Joseph Ellicott Book Store & Gift Shop
Complimentary Newsletter
Invitations to Members Only functions
Discounts on museum workshops, lectures, and events
Family- $50/$45 ages 65+
All of the Individual benenfits plus:
Free Admisison for 2 adults and children
Copy of The Life & Times of Joseph Ellicott, by Patrick Weissend
Patron- $100
All of the above benefits plus:
A numbered reproduction map of 1866 Genesee County or 1882 Batavia
Promoter- $250
All the above benefits plus:
15% discount at the Joseph Ellicott Book Store & Gift Shop
Honorable mention in newsletter
Business- $300
10% discount at the Joseph Ellicott Book Store & Gift Shop
Business listing on website
Business listing in newsletter
2023 Membership Brochure
Please consider donating by using the link below. Your support is vital for us to carry on our mission of preserving the living history of Genesee County for future generations.
This support will go towards many different areas:
· The continued operation of the museum and maintaining of our staff.
· The continuance of our programming, including: History Heroes Kids Summer Camp, Saturday Morning Children’s Program, Guest Speaker & Concert Series, Java with Joe E., and Trivia Nights.
· The development of exhibits and exhibitions.
· The preservation and conservation of the museum’s collection of over 20,000 artifacts.
You can also support our organization in these ways:
· Follow. Please follow us on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter and invite your friends to do the same.
Click the button below to pay by credit card through our Square Page.
You can also send any donations to the museum at:
Holland Land Office Museum
131 W. Main St.
Batavia, NY 14020
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Be sure to check out our new online store. Now you can still get your hands on your favorite book or gift without ever leaving your home. Follow the link to enter the store.
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“The 12 Days of Christmas”
November 17th, 2023-December 30, 2023

Come and experience the 22nd annual Wonderland of Trees! The opening gala will occur on Friday, November 17th from 6:00 to 8:30 pm at the Holland Land Office Museum. This year’s theme is “The 12 Days of Christmas.” Visit the museum to see all the wonderfully decorated trees and displays by local businesses and organizations. This year’s opening gala will feature many great gift baskets to win, including an extra special grand basket. The night will also feature holiday music by a brass quartet of the Genesee Symphony Orchestra. After dinner hors d’oeuvers provided by D&R Depot Restaurant.
The Wonderland of Trees will run through the end of December. The basket raffle winners will be drawn Friday, December 15th. Further holiday events will also be held throughout the season. If you would like to participate by decorating a tree or contributing a basket, or general sponsorship, please contact the museum.
Each year, hundreds of visitors come to the museum from November to January to view nearly fifty trees, festive pictures, and holiday displays decorated by local businesses and organizations. The Wonderland of Trees is not only great publicity, but a great way to give back to the community, support historical and education programming at the Holland Land Office Museum, and spread Holiday cheer to all!
By participating in the Wonderland of Trees, you or your business are eligible to receive:
Advertisement in the Wonderland of Trees program
Advertisements on the Holland Land Office Museum Facebook page and website
Membership to the Holland Purchase Historical Society
As per our usual policy, not-for-profit organizations may participate in the Wonderland of Trees for $10; sponsorship for not-for-profits is optional, but will include the benefits listed above. All proceeds from the Wonderland of Trees help the Holland Land Office Museum with operating costs and funding educational programs for the public.
Are you uncertain about decorating a tree or a picture? There are many other ways to support this event: sponsorship’s will include all of the benefits listed above even if you choose not to decorate a tree. We will need trees to be set up, as well as donations, items, baskets, and gift certificates for our basket auction that will take place throughout November and December. Please consider the sponsorship level that works best for you. Tress can be decorated at the museum from October 26th until the opening night.