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Bringing the history of the optical industry into todays world

The Optical Heritage Museum celebrates nearly 350 years of combined Optical expertise, research and artifacts from American Optical, SOLA & ZEISS. Learn everything you need to know about the optical industry and the museum here.

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Learn all about the origins of the museum and who we really are.

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Meet the Board

Ever wondered who drives the museum forward? Meet our dedicated board members.

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The Volunteers

Who are those incredible souls who dedicate their time to the museum? Get to know them today!

Meet the Volunteers

Visit us

As a non-for-profit, we rely on the generosity of our supporters and visitors to preserve our collection for further generations.

We charge a small entry fee, payable on arrival to the museum, which helps keep our doors open for visitors, just like you.

By appointment only.
Please call the museum or book online
By appointment only.
Please call the museum or book online
Open from 10:00am - 4:00pm
Walk ins welcome, however please book online or call the museum prior to visiting.
Open from 10:00am - 4:00pm
Walk ins welcome, however please book online or call the museum prior to visiting.
Open from 10:00am - 4:00pm
Walk ins welcome, however please book online or call the museum prior to visiting.
As the museum is volunteer operated, we do not have staff members available for walk ins over the weekend. However, we can open doors with some advanced notice, so please contact us to make an appointment.
Or book online to visit another time.
As the museum is volunteer operated, we do not have staff members available for walk ins over the weekend. However, we can open doors with advanced notice, so please contact us to make an appointment.
Or book online to visit another time.