Nov 23, 2022 to May 1, 2023
Lower Level
Chippewa 1975: Photos by Charles Hahn
While a student at Buffalo’s Park School in 1975, Charles Hahn chose to photograph West Chippewa Street for a school project. Today—nearly fifty years later—his photos of of the street, its scenes and people, stand in marked contrast to the highly developed entertainment district we know today and call attention to our not-so-distant past. The display also features present-day photos that offer a “then and now” contrast of one of Buffalo’s most recognizable streets. Join us for this exhibit that's nearly 50 years in the making! 
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 May 1, 2023
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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February 17, 2023 to Present
Upper Level
Say Their Names: Honor Their Legacies
The Uncrowned Queens Institute has debuted a new exhibit at The Buffalo History Museum, "Say Their Names: Honor Their Legacies," which shares the stories, wisdom and insights of Buffalo’s community elders. The exhibit features portraits, biographies and video interviews that capture the stories of a group of Buffalo’s senior community builders. Buffalo's Uncrowned Queens Institute works to preserve the histories of African American women and men across the country.
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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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1990 - Permanent
Lower Level
The Train Gallery
Our expansive model Train Gallery captures 1900s replica model trains.
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April 2022 - Spring 2023
State Court