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  • May 2026

  • Fri 8

    A Community Conversation: 5/14 Buffalo Massacre

    05/08/2026 @ 8:30 am - 11:30 am
    The Buffalo History Museum 1 Museum Court, Buffalo, NY, United States

    Please RSVP by May 4th to: communications@buffalolib.org

  • Tue 12

    Sold Out: Memory Cafe

    05/12/2026 @ 11:00 am - 12:30 pm
    The Buffalo History Museum 1 Museum Court, Buffalo, NY, United States

    Join us each month on the second Tuesday for our ‘Memory Cafe’ – a free 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… Continue Reading Sold Out: Memory Cafe

  • Fri 15

    GLAMerica 250 Exhibit Opening

    05/15/2026 @ 5:30 pm - 8:00 pm
    The Buffalo History Museum 1 Museum Court, Buffalo, NY, United States

    Join us Friday, May 15 from 5:30–8 PM for the opening celebration of GLAM-erica 250. Come dressed in your favorite outfit, accessory, or look that reflects your own GLAM—Grounded, Locating, Aspiration, or Memory. Enjoy light refreshments, a cash bar, and music from a live DJ in a festive, after-hours museum atmosphere. Throughout the evening, find… Continue Reading GLAMerica 250 Exhibit Opening

  • Sun 17

    AAPI Trailblazer Exhibit: Celebration of Asian Talents!

    05/17/2026 @ 12:00 pm - 2:30 pm
    The Buffalo History Museum 1 Museum Court, Buffalo, NY, United States
  • Mon 18

    Celebrate Spring

    05/18/2026 @ 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
    The Buffalo History Museum 1 Museum Court, Buffalo, NY, United States

    Celebrate the season with an unforgettable evening of music in The Buffalo History Museum’s State Court, featuring our extraordinary 125-year-old Steinway piano. This special concert, inspired by the theme “Celebrate Spring,” brings together timeless works for solo piano alongside evocative songs from America’s rich musical past. The program showcases works by legendary composers including Ludwig… Continue Reading Celebrate Spring

  • Thu 21

    Trivia Night

    05/21/2026 @ 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
    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.… Continue Reading Trivia Night

  • Thu 28

    Children’s Book Club

    05/28/2026 @ 5:00 pm - 6:30 pm
    The Longshed at Canalside 44 Prime St., Buffalo, United States

    Join us for Children's Book Club on Thursday May, 28 at 5:00pm in the Longshed building at Canalside. This month we will be joined by Author H.R. Gordon as they discusses their book The Summer the Canal Came to Town: A Story of Adventure and Change Along the Erie Canal. This program is free for everyone,… Continue Reading Children’s Book Club

  • June 2026

  • Wed 3

    Building the City of Good Neighbors: The History of Immigrants in Buffalo

    06/03/2026 @ 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
    The Buffalo History Museum 1 Museum Court, Buffalo, NY, United States

    Jennifer Rizzo-Choi, Executive Director of the International Institute of Buffalo, examines the enduring impact of foreign-born communities in Buffalo, highlighting their vital role in shaping the city’s cultural, economic, and civic life. Tickets are $12.00 Free for members of the museum Date: June 3, 6-8PM doors open at 5:30pm Please register for your ticket HERE!

  • Sat 6

    Pan-American Walking Tour

    06/06/2026 @ 10:30 am - 12:00 pm
    The Buffalo History Museum 1 Museum Court, Buffalo, NY, United States

    Come enjoy a tour of the grounds where the Pan-American Exposition took place over 100 years ago. Buffalo was the 8th largest city in the United States in 1901 and hosted over 8 million people from around the world during the Pan-American Exposition. Learn about the exhibits, the shows, the sounds and smells that were experienced while visiting the exposition. Start… Continue Reading Pan-American Walking Tour

  • Tue 9

    Memory Cafe

    06/09/2026 @ 11:00 am - 12:30 pm
    The Buffalo History Museum 1 Museum Court, Buffalo, NY, United States

    Join us each month on the second Tuesday for our ‘Memory Cafe’ – a free 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… Continue Reading Memory Cafe

  • Wed 10

    East Presbyterian (Colored) Church: The Forgotten Congregation

    06/10/2026 @ 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
    The Longshed at Canalside 44 Prime St., Buffalo, United States

    Join us at the Waterway of Change Exhibit located in the Longshed building at Canalside for our June Lecture Series Featuring Dr. Nevergold. The East Presbyterian (Colored) Church was founded in 1850. This presentation will offer a portrait of the Church, its founding members, its significance during its decade of existence, and its relationship to… Continue Reading East Presbyterian (Colored) Church: The Forgotten Congregation

  • Thu 11

    Paint the Town

    06/11/2026 @ 5:30 pm - 8:30 pm
    The Buffalo History Museum 1 Museum Court, Buffalo, NY, United States

    Thursday, June 11th 5:30pm - Drinks and Small Plates 6:45pm - Silent Auction Ends 7:00pm - Live Auction followed by Coffee and Dessert Station We invite you to the Museum's bi-annual art auction fundraiser, bringing together local artists and history. The evening features both silent and live auction with an open bar (beer, wine, and… Continue Reading Paint the Town

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