October 2021—Permanent
Second Level
Continuum: A History of Erie County
Created in coordination with Erie County’s bicentennial celebration, Continuum offers a glimpse into our region’s history—a history dating back thousands of years.
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Nov 23, 2022 to Present
Lower Level
History Makers II
In the fall of 2019, The Buffalo History Museum debuted its featured exhibit, History Makers. Inside, guests discovered the stories of eighteen of our community’s most notable or impactful men and women paired with objects and portraits illuminating their story. Three years later, the Museum premiered part two of this series. Featured subjects include John Albright, Glenn Curtiss, Winifred Stanley, William Wells Brown, William Fargo and more than a dozen additional figures from the 18th, 19th, and 20th centuries.
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November 2017 - Permanent
Second Level
Icons: The Makers and Moments of Buffalo Sports
Icons shares the unique history of Buffalo’s professional sports teams.
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Sept. 15, 2023 to January 14, 2024
Lower Level
On The Shoulders Of Giants: Innovation in Stained Glass
Developed by the Stained Glass Association of America Foundation (SGAA Foundation) in collaboration with Judson Studios, this exhibit pays homage to generations of stained-glass artists who have pushed the boundaries of the medium.
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1930 - Permanent
Lower Level
The John R. Oishei Pioneer Gallery
Relive pioneer life at The John R. Oishei Pioneer Gallery.
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2013 - Permanent
Second Level
The Native American Gallery
The John R. Oishei Native American Gallery tells the region’s history through its first inhabitants.
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Permanent
Upper Level
The Trial of Red Jacket
One of the most iconic pieces in The Buffalo History Museum’s collection – a masterwork from a nationally significant artist – is back on display inside the Museum for the first time in over a decade.
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April 2022 - Fall 2023
State Court