An educational panel discussion about healthy relationships later in life to challenge stereotypes about aging. For more information, click HERE Register HERE
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
One of Buffalo’s least remembered yet most historically significant heroes was Major General Bennet C. Riley. He served in the U.S. Army for 40 years from the War of 1812 through the Mexican War and culminated with his serving as the last military governor of California during the famous “California Gold Rush”. In the early… Continue Reading Happy Hour History: The Life and Times of Bennet Riley
Come enjoy a tour of the ground where the Pan-American Exposition took place over 100 years ago. Buffalo, which in 1901 was the 8th largest city in the United States, hosted over 8 million people from around the world. Learn about the exhibits, the shows, the sounds and smells that could be experienced while visiting the… Continue Reading Pan-Am Walking Tour
Come join the Black Rock Historical Society for a delightful morning with General Marquis de Lafayette Lafayette! This event will be a unique opportunity to enjoy a delicious breakfast while learning about the fascinating life of this beloved historical figure. General Lafayette played a crucial role in the American Revolutionary War and had a significant… Continue Reading Breakfast with General Lafayette
Join us 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 includes lunch and coffee. Memory Cafe admission… Continue Reading Memory Cafe
Join us as we explore seldom-seen pieces of Buffalo history in our Resource Center with our collections team! Museum Members will get a sneak peek at how we store and care for more than 100,000 artifacts in our collection currently not on display. This members-only program is free for members. Become a member here Email… Continue Reading Behind the Scenes Tour
The Buffalo Civil War Round Table is pleased to be presenting Dr. Jennifer M. Murray at the Buffalo History Museum, on Wednesday, June 18 at 6:00 pm. Dr. Murray is American military historian, with a specialization in the U.S. Civil War. At Auburn University, from where she received her graduate degree, she studied under the… Continue Reading Civil War Roundtable
Come join us for a fun day of learning about the significance of the holiday Juneteenth and how it has impacted Buffalo. We will have free tours at 10:30 AM, 11:00 AM and 11:30 AM. Please reserve a spot here. We will have a craft, scavenger hunt and trivia. The first 80 kids that come… Continue Reading Celebrate Juneteenth!
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… Continue Reading M&T Third Friday
Enjoy a concert on the back porch of the museum overlooking Mirror Lake. Play lawn games with friends. Satisfy your appetite with food and drinks from food trucks, a cash bar with local beers and wines, or complimentary snacks. Don’t miss a 20-year Buffalo tradition! This event is a 21 and over event and runs rain or… Continue Reading Party on the Portico – Damone Jackson Outcome featuring MYQ Farrow Trio
Wednesday July 2, 2025, 6-8PM Enjoy a drink and a small tour of our exhibits related to electricity. Learn more about two Americans whose inventive contributions have affected the entire world. Mini tours available from 6-7pm Presentation by the Buffalo Niagara Nikola Tesla Council 7-8pm Doors open at 6pm. Buy tickets here
Come enjoy a tour of the ground where the Pan-American Exposition took place over 100 years ago. Buffalo, which in 1901 was the 8th largest city in the United States, hosted over 8 million people from around the world. Learn about the exhibits, the shows, the sounds and smells that could be experienced while visiting the… Continue Reading Pan-Am Walking Tour
