Junior History Buffs: Inventor Series!

The Buffalo History Museum 1 Museum Court, Buffalo, NY, United States

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 […]

M&T Third Friday

The Buffalo History Museum 1 Museum Court, Buffalo, NY, United States

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 […]

The Eras of Buffalo Tour

The Buffalo History Museum 1 Museum Court, Buffalo, NY, United States

Want to learn about women who left their mark during their era? Come for a tour, see special items on display from the collection, learn about some inspiring women and receive a unique friendship bracelet that honors one of these Buffalonians. Buy Tickets Here

Buffalo International Jewish Film Festival 2025-Opening Event

The Buffalo History Museum 1 Museum Court, Buffalo, NY, United States

2025 represents the 40th anniversary of The Buffalo International Jewish Film Festival, the third longest-running Festival of its kind. The Opening event will take place at the newly renovated Buffalo History Museum on Wednesday, March 26, 2025. There will be a reception - food, drink, and conversation - followed by the film, Ain't No Back […]

Trivia Night

The Buffalo History Museum 1 Museum Court, Buffalo, NY, United States

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. […]

The Eras of Buffalo Tour

The Buffalo History Museum 1 Museum Court, Buffalo, NY, United States

Want to learn about women who left their mark during their era? Come for a tour, see special items on display from the collection, learn about some inspiring women and receive a unique friendship bracelet that honors one of these Buffalonians. Buy Tickets Here

The Colored Musicians Club Sunday Night Jazz Session

The Buffalo History Museum 1 Museum Court, Buffalo, NY, United States

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. We are excited to present GUABAZA. Guabaza is Latin Roots […]

Eid Festival

The Buffalo History Museum 1 Museum Court, Buffalo, NY, United States

APAPA Buffalo Niagara invites you to celebrate Eid at the end of Ramadan with a joyous Eid Festival on at the Buffalo History Museum! Ramadan is a sacred month when Muslims worldwide fast daily from dawn to dusk, increasing in charity, reciting the Quran, prayers, and spirituality. The Eid holiday at the end of the […]

An Evening with Jacquie Walker

The Buffalo History Museum 1 Museum Court, Buffalo, NY, United States

Join us Wednesday, April 2 at the Buffalo History Museum for a conversation with Jacquie Walker. The event is presented by WNY Mensa and hosted by retired Buffalo News reporter/editor Budd Bailey. Jacquie grew up in Michigan and arrived in Western New York early in the 1980s. She was part of the coverage of all […]

“Return to the Rainbow City” Tour

The Buffalo History Museum 1 Museum Court, Buffalo, NY, United States

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 […]