About Hagen History Center Museum

Discover something for everyone at the Hagen History Center Museum—where architecture, stories, and hands-on history come to life across four remarkable buildings!

Explore the Frank Lloyd Wright Field Office Museum and Erie County’s History
Step into the newest Frank Lloyd Wright Field Office Museum, featuring Wright’s original San Francisco office and a fully immersive “museum within a museum.” This experience offers the most comprehensive public look at Wright’s life, legacy, and creative genius. Get up close to interactive installations, original artifacts, and engaging media revealing Wright not only as an architectural icon but also as a fascinating, complex individual shaped by the world around him.

Upstairs, discover The Story of Us, a powerful journey that traces the lives of people who shaped Erie County—from the region’s Native American roots to the immigrants who built industries, families, schools, and communities. With hundreds of photos and interactive displays, you’ll see history come alive through the eyes of those who lived it.

Tour the Watson-Curtze Mansion
Built in 1891, the stunning 15,000-square-foot Watson-Curtze Mansion invites you to travel back in time. Stroll through 24 richly detailed rooms, admire 12 fireplaces, and imagine gatherings in the elegant ballroom. Explore the famed Griswold cast-iron display in the kitchen, view original family artifacts, and enjoy rotating exhibits featuring Winfred Watson’s childhood room, the Servants’ Quarters, and more. Don’t miss the third-floor ballroom and its surrounding exhibits—each offering another layer of Gilded Age charm.

Visit the Wood-Morrison House
Next door, the 1850s Wood-Morrison House opens the door to Erie’s military stories. The newest exhibit, Command & Courage: Oliver Hazard Perry, shares the life of the Hero of Lake Erie exploring not only his military expertise and leadership, but also his roles as a son, husband, and father. Additional exhibits explore George Washington's visits to the region, Erie’s naval history, and videos featuring Erie County residents who recently served our country. You’ll even encounter a truly unique artifact: the pot used to boil the bones of "Mad" Anthony Wayne—just one of many remarkable items on display.

Relax & Shop
Take a break on one of the museum’s peaceful patios or on benches inside the museum, then browse the Carriage House Gift Shop, filled with inspired treasures you won’t find anywhere else.
We also offer research assistance by appointment only.