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Honoring opening day 123 years ago, our new orientation experience Return to the Rainbow City debuts on May 2nd. From 2:30pm to 4:30pm, members of the Pan- American Exposition Collector’s Club will feature a select array from their storied collections in a “Pan-Am Souvenir Show & Tell” event. In November 1994, Buffalo attorney Fred Lavin […]
This May, the story of Buffalo’s Pan-American Exposition returns to the Buffalo History Museum—the Exposition’s only planned permanent structure. Held between May and November of 1901, the Exposition aimed to celebrate the achievements of the Western Hemisphere and foster better relations between the nations of North, South, and Central America. It also celebrated industrial, cultural, […]
Celebrating its 11th year, the Buffalo Cherry Blossom Festival has blossomed into Buffalo’s favorite springtime celebration. Meet your friends and neighbors in the Japanese Garden in Delaware Park, to welcome spring to Western New York. CLICK HERE FOR VENDOR INFORMATION
Celebrating its 11th year, the Buffalo Cherry Blossom Festival has blossomed into Buffalo’s favorite springtime celebration. Meet your friends and neighbors in the Japanese Garden in Delaware Park, to welcome spring to Western New York. CLICK HERE FOR VENDOR INFORMATION
Join the Colored Musicians Club for one of Buffalo’s most storied musical traditions. The CMC’s legendary Sunday jam sessions, a staple of Buffalo’s music scene since 1935, have moved to The Buffalo History Museum while the historic club undergoes an expansion. Doors open at 5:30pm. $25 for non-members, $20 for members
Discover stories from our region’s rich women’s history on this special docent-led tour through our exhibits! Guests will learn about many of the women who broke barriers and changed the course of Buffalo and Western New York through the generations. PRE-REGISTRATION LINK COMING SOON!
Junior History Buffs is a program at The Buffalo History Museum that engages children ages 4-9 in age-appropriate history lessons, songs, stories, crafts and games. A short program, or “Circle Time,” is instructor-guided and includes songs, a brief lesson about local history and a story. After this, self-guided activities can be enjoyed by the whole […]
Join us on M&T Third Friday for free admission from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.! Discover Western New York’s rich history in more than a half-dozen exhibits, including “Continuum: A History of Erie County” and “Icons: The Makers and Moments of Buffalo Sports.” And bring the kids for “Junior History Buffs” children’s programming from 10 […]
Join the Colored Musicians Club for one of Buffalo’s most storied musical traditions. The CMC’s legendary Sunday jam sessions, a staple of Buffalo’s music scene since 1935, have moved to The Buffalo History Museum while the historic club undergoes an expansion. Admission is $25 at the door. Doors open at 5:30pm
Join us for the debut of The Uncrowned Queens Institute’s new exhibit, “Say Their Names: Honor Their Legacies,” which shares the stories, wisdom and insights of Buffalo’s community elders. The exhibit in the museum’s lower level will feature portraits, biographies and video interviews that capture the stories of a group of Buffalo’s senior community builders. […]
Join us on M&T Third Friday for free admission from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.! Discover Western New York’s rich history in more than a half-dozen exhibits, including “CONTINUUM: A HISTORY […]
Learn more about the extraordinary life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. at this 14th annual program organized by the Afro-American Historical Association of the Niagara Frontier, which is celebrating its 50th anniversary in 2024. The keynote speaker will be Association Co-founder Dr. Lillian S. Williams, Associate Professor and former chair of the […]
Join us on M&T Third Friday for free admission from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.! Discover Western New York’s rich history in more than a half-dozen exhibits, including “Continuum: A History of Erie County” and “Icons: The Makers and Moments of Buffalo Sports.” And bring the kids for “Junior History Buffs” children’s programming from 10 […]
Junior History Buffs is a program at The Buffalo History Museum that engages children in age-appropriate history lessons, songs, stories, crafts and games. Children will sing songs, interact with artifacts and learn about local history through demonstrations and interactive activities. This program takes place every third Friday from 10AM to 2PM. We follow a different […]
Our third annual Holiday Makers Market returns for two days this fall! Join us on Friday, November 24 from 11am to 5PM to kick off the holiday shopping season or come by during Small Business Saturday, November 25th from 10AM to 5PM. The Museum and Event are both Free! Authors: City of Light Publishing David […]
Our third annual Holiday Makers Market returns for two days this fall! Join us on Friday, November 24 from 11am to 5PM to kick off the holiday shopping season or come by during Small Business Saturday, November 25th from 10AM to 5PM. The Museum and Event are both Free! Authors: City of Light Publishing David […]
The Buffalo History Museum welcomes retired heavyweight boxer, Buffalo’s own “Baby” Joe Mesi to share stories from his fifteen-year boxing career. This special event will be emceed by local sports historian and author Mike Billoni. Tickets: $15 General Admission, $10 for Members.
Join us on M&T Third Friday for free admission from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.! Discover Western New York’s rich history in more than a half-dozen exhibits, including “Continuum: A History of Erie County” and “Icons: The Makers and Moments of Buffalo Sports.” And bring the kids for “Junior History Buffs” children’s programming from 10 […]
Junior History Buffs is a program at The Buffalo History Museum that engages children in age-appropriate history lessons, songs, stories, crafts and games. Children will sing songs, interact with artifacts and learn about local history through demonstrations and interactive activities. This program takes place every third Friday from 10AM to 2PM. We follow a different […]
Join Authors Budd Bailey and Greg Tranter for a discussion of their new book, “Buffalo Braves A to Z!” The evening will include a roundtable discussion facilitated by Stu Boyar and featuring Budd, Greg and former buffalo Brave Ernie DiGregorio. Greg and Budd will then sign books afterwards.
Author and historian, Rick Falkowski, debuts and discusses his new book, “The Spirit of Buffalo Women: Prominent Women who called WNY their home”. His book features more than fifty historical profiles. Books will be available for purchase following the lecture. $5 Admission (Free for members)
We hope you will join us for this year’s Red Jacket Awards on Friday November 10th. We are thrilled to celebrate Mary McLean Wilson, life trustee of the Ralph C. Wilson Jr. Foundation; Alfred D. Price, longtime professor of urban and regional planning in the University at Buffalo’s School of Architecture and Planning; Melissa Dunlap, Executive Director […]
In partnership with the Stained Glass Association of America, the Buffalo History Museum welcomes artist Judith Schaechter. Since graduating from the Rhode Island School of Design, Schaechter has worked professionally as a stained glass artist. Join us as she discusses her work and the innovative approach she takes in creating her pieces both technically and […]
Free for all to attend. Activities include: Bonsai, Calligraphy, Folk Crafts, Origami, Tea Ceremony and Traditional Performances! Questions? Email japanesegardenofbuffalo@yahoo.com or visit them on Facebook: Friends of the Japanese Garden of Buffalo
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