The Archives & Museum of Optometry

The Archives & Museum of Optometry is the primary source of information and resources on the history and evolution of optometry.

Archives: The archives are a repository for the optometric profession.  The collection includes documents related to the American Optometric Association, the history of optometry in the United States, reports, letters, catalogs, patents, photographs, pamphlets, and much more.

Museum: The museum portrays the history of eyewear and the optical industry as well as methods of vision testing and care. The museum exhibits includes eyeglasses, contact lenses, instruments, and other remarkable artifacts.