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 […]
Join us on October 10th from 6-9pm at the Buffalo History Museum for The Home Within - a Multilingual Poetry event honoring Buffalo’s rich Linguistic Tapestry and Language Justice. Enjoy a vibrant evening where community members will perform their multilingual original poetry developed in the workshops and local artists will showcase their talent. This event […]
Come celebrate Hispanic Heritage month at the Buffalo History Museum! We are partnering with the Hispanic Heritage Council of WNY to celebrate Hispanic heritage and culture. There will be an important panel discussion about the Venezuelan political crisis, as well as a social hour with food/beverages & a cultural performance. This event is free to […]
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 […]
For the past two decades, Pulitzer Prize-winning editorial cartoonist Adam Zyglis has created more than 4,000 pieces of visual commentary for The Buffalo News, keeping his pen on the pulse of local, national, and international news. Zyglis has carried on this important tradition of free expression, after his Pulitzer-winning predecessors Tom Toles and Bruce Shanks, […]
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 […]
Join us for an evening filled with history, music, spirits, and storytelling, all within the Museum's Historic State Room and newly-refurbished auditorium. 6-6:30pm Arrive to your personalized book signing with Christina. Enter into the Museum State Court for savory tiny bites by Coco Bar & Bistro, cash bar, and a rare performance on the museum's […]
Join us and the Friends of the Japanese Garden for the 17th Annual Japan Culture Day, "Bunka no Hi"! Bunka no Hi is Japan Culture Day and will be a day filled with traditional music, Japanese folk dancing, calligraphy, origami, a Tea Ceremony, and so much more! This event is free and open to the […]