The Museum at 1519 Locust Avenue
A Permanent Home for History
When the Bohemia Historical Society set out to construct a permanent home for its growing collection, the priority was creating a secure and enduring repository. The structure is a Butler building, selected for its durability and functional design. While the building is modern — equipped with climate control to protect our fragile archives — the spirit inside is entirely historic.
Plan Your Visit
📍 Location
1519 Locust Avenue
Bohemia, NY 11716
📅 Private Tours
Available by appointment. Please contact us to schedule.
♿ Accessibility
The museum is fully ADA accessible.
Inside the Museum
The museum is a “living room” for the community’s memories. The collection tells the complete story of Bohemia’s transformation from a farming settlement to a modern suburb.
Highlights of the Collection
🏭 The Cigar Industry
Authentic wooden molds, tobacco cutters, and photos from the era when cigar manufacturing was Bohemia’s main trade.
🌾 The Farming Heritage
Tools and artifacts from the early Czech settlers who cleared the scrub oak to build the village.
🚒 The Fire Department
Memorabilia documenting the brave history of our local volunteers.
🏫 School Days
Class photos and yearbooks from the Bohemia School District No. 14.
🌲 Family Genealogies
A resource for those tracing their roots back to the founding families (Kratochvil, Vavra, Thuma, and more).
A Center for Research
Beyond the exhibits, the museum building serves as the secure archive for the town’s documents. We house maps, baptismal records, and oral histories. Whether you are a student working on a project or a resident curious about the history of your own house, the museum is your starting point.
Building Our Home
