The Lawson Center

About The Lawson Center

The Lawson Center is a historic building in Bemus Point that serves as home to a boating and water sports museum, celebrating the long relationship between the community and Chautauqua Lake. Inside, you’ll find antique boats and motors, photo exhibits, and a Captain Kid’s Corner with activities designed for younger visitors, making it a worthwhile stop for the whole family.

The building is also available as a venue for weddings, parties, and private functions, offering a setting with genuine local character and history.

The museum is open seasonally. In June, hours are Saturdays from 10am to 5pm and Sundays from 1pm to 5pm. In July and August, Wednesday hours from noon to 5pm are added to the schedule.

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Something BIG is coming to Chautauqua Lake for the 4th of July!

We’re excited to officially announce a special America 250 collaboration between Visit Bemus Point and the Village of Mayville for Saturday, July 4, 2026.

This year, both communities will launch music-synchronized fireworks displays across Chautauqua Lake in partnership with Skylighters of New York and Kix Country.

Visitors in each community will be able to tune into Kix Country to hear patriotic music timed to their local fireworks show, creating a lake-wide celebration for America’s 250th anniversary.

As part of the celebration, Bemus Point is also expanding its traditional fireworks display into an extended 25 minute show!

We’ll be sharing additional details so make sure to mark yourself as “Interested” or “Going” on the official facebook event page and invite your friends!

We can’t wait to celebrate with all of you on Chautauqua Lake this 4th of July!

#chautauqualake #bemuspoint #visitbemuspoint #4thofjuly #fireworks
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Your new favorite Friday morning starts May 29th

The Bemus Point Farmers & Artisans Market is back for its second season, setting up right in Sunset Park along the shores of Chautauqua Lake. Every Friday from 9AM-3PM, May 29th through Labor Day weekend.

Fresh produce. Handmade goods. Local bakers. Artisans. Flowers. Sourdough bread. All of it lakeside with one of the best views in Western New York behind you.

This is the kind of Friday morning that turns into an entire day, and honestly, that’s the point. 

Have you been to the Bemus Point Farmers Market before? 
Tell us your favorite find in the comments. 👇
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