The story of the Goo Goo Dolls is deeply connected to the story of Buffalo: resilience, creativity, reinvention, and hometown pride.
Long Way Home: 40 Years of the Goo Goo Dolls celebrates one of Western New York’s most influential cultural stories while welcoming new audiences into The Buffalo History Museum through music, memory, and shared community identity.
The exhibit explores the band’s rise from local Buffalo venues to international acclaim, highlighting not only their musical legacy, but also the broader cultural landscape of Buffalo across the 1980s, 1990s, and early 2000s. Through photography, memorabilia, fashion, media, fan experiences, and stories rooted in place, Long Way Home preserves an important chapter of regional history while creating meaningful connections across generations.
Membership helps The Buffalo History Museum preserve and share stories like this, while giving members the best way to experience the exhibit throughout the year. Become a member or renew today to enjoy free Museum admission year-round, early access to select exhibit-related programs, interviews, and content, and the opportunity to experience Long Way Home all year!
Current and new members will have access to registration for a special members-only preview of Long Way Home: 40 Years of the Goo Goo Dolls before the exhibit opens to the public.
Wednesday, September 16
Doors open at 7:00 p.m.
Exhibit open until 9:00 p.m.
Cash bar
DJ
Join or Renew by August 31 to receive early access to registration for the members-only opening of Long Way Home: 40 Years of the Goo Goo Dolls.
While admission is free, advance tickets are required. Tickets are limited to the level of membership and cannot include additional guests. Tickets are non-transferable. If you are no longer able to attend the event, please call 716.873.9644 so we can release your ticket to another eligible member.
Member Preview Registration
To thank our current members for their support, members active as of August 1, 2026 will receive the first access to registration for the members-only exhibit preview.
Current Members
Members active as of August 1, 2026 will receive first access to registration by email on August 17.
New and Renewing Members
Anyone who joins or renews by August 31 will receive access to the next registration release by email on September 1, while space remains available.
Final Member Release
If preview tickets remain available, a final registration release will be sent to active members on September 7.
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Become a member or renew today to experience Long Way Home all year and support the work that makes exhibits like this possible.