Fans of the current Buffalo Bills franchise rarely know that their beloved team was not the first Buffalo Bills franchise in Western New York. Ken Crippen, author of The Original Buffalo Bills: A History of the All-America Football Conference Team (1946-1949) and the co-editor of The All-America Football Conference: Players, Coaches, Records, Games and Awards, takes a […]
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 […]
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 program is for members only. CLICK HERE to learn more about how to become a member. 15 […]
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 […]
Founded in December 1974, Hallwalls began as a vibrant hub for contemporary art in Buffalo. Since 1975, it has hosted over 6,500 events, featuring more than 9,000 artists across visual arts, music, film, and more. This exhibition will showcase Hallwalls' impact on the art world over five decades, highlighting its role in launching significant movements […]
Dr. Chris Mackowski joins us to talk about the 1864 Overland Campaign. Mackowski is an author, historian, and writing professor at St. Bonaventure University. He has penned more than a dozen books and contributed articles to numerous Civil War publications including the Civil War Times, America’s Civil War, Hallowed Ground, and Blue & Gray. Admission […]
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. This month features George Caldwell and Alex McArthur! Tickets are […]
In 1810, the Ogden Land Company acquired the rights to four Seneca reservations in New York State, igniting a land struggle that would endure for decades. The Senecas living in Buffalo during the early 19th century faced unprecedented challenges that tested their resilience, continuing long after the Buffalo Creek Treaty of 1842. This story lays […]
Hats off to our members! Our members make The Buffalo History Museum a better place and we’d like to show them our appreciation. Join us in October for a WEEK of member exclusives including workshops, discounts, and more! Click here to sign up for Member Exclusive events! Starting Oct 5th, Buffalo History Museum members get […]
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 […]