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 5 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 […]
Test your knowledge of our city, pop culture, and beyond at the Museum’s Buffalo History trivia night! Bring a friend, or meet new friends for team-based Buffalo history trivia inside the State Court. Beer and wine will be available for purchase, and prizes will be awarded for the winners! Maximum of four members per team. […]
If you love the Buffalo Bills, Bisons, Sabres, Bandits, or one of the many other teams that have been part of local sports history, then you must sign up for this tour! Guests will participate in a 30-minute tour of our ICONS sports exhibit. Additionally, several local sports collectors will be displaying some of their […]
Our 4th annual Holiday Makers Market returns for two days this November! Join us on Friday, November 29th from 11am to 5PM to kick off the holiday shopping season or come by during Small Business Saturday, November 30th from 10AM to 5PM. Note, there are a few vendors that are only there on Friday. The […]
Our 4th annual Holiday Makers Market returns for two days this November! Join us on Friday, November 29th from 11am to 5PM to kick off the holiday shopping season or come by during Small Business Saturday, November 30th from 10AM to 5PM. Note, there are a few vendors that are only there on Friday. The […]
The Tulsa Race Massacre occurred 103 years ago and yet, many residents of Tulsa have not heard of the deadly massacre that took place in their own backyard. Join us for the premiere of "And a Shot Rang Out". This 2024 Documentary tells the story of Buffalo's connection to the Tulsa Race Massacre of 1921, […]
Join us for an evening with Lauren Belfer, author of City of Light, a New York Times bestseller, on the 25th anniversary of its publication. The critically acclaimed novel, based on historical events and figures, unfolds in Buffalo during the 1901 Pan-American Exposition. General admission is $25 for a ticket and includes a pre-show reception with a […]
Enjoy a tour of our new Pan-American Exposition inside the Museum’s State Court. “Return to the Rainbow City: Buffalo’s Pan-American Exposition,” recounts the story of the fair—its planning, construction, and legacy—and features a variety of Pan-Am artifacts, paintings, and photographs. The display includes nearly 100 Pan-Am keepsakes – from cups and mugs to paperweights and […]
Join us each month on the second Tuesday for our 'Memory Cafe' - a program for people with changes in their memory or thinking and the people who care for them. At each Memory Cafe, participants will view our museum exhibits and artifacts, create arts and crafts and socialize with one another. Each session will be […]
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 5 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 […]
