Liverpool Willow Museum

Liverpool Willow Museum is a small museum on the lawn of the Gleason Mansion in Liverpool. The little building was once a basket-making workshop, and it now recalls the willow weaving industry that supported the village for many years. It’s a compact piece of village history tucked beside a historic mansion.

The shop belonged to the Hurst family and was originally on Oswego Street. It was donated to the village and moved to the mansion grounds in 1992. The Historical Association of Greater Liverpool operates the museum with volunteers, and donated Liverpool willow baskets and artifacts make up a significant and unusual collection.

What to Know

• The workshop is a former basket-making shop that belonged to the Hurst family.
• It moved to the Gleason Mansion grounds in 1992.
• The collection centers on Liverpool willow baskets and related artifacts.
• It’s open on summer weekend afternoons, so check the season before you visit.
• The Historical Association of Greater Liverpool runs the museum and welcomes volunteers.