The tour lasts approximately 1.5 hours.  The cost is $20 ($10 for members) and includes a souvenir map guide.  The tour begins at The Buffalo History Museum at 10:30 AM. The tour takes place rain or shine (no rain date), so dress for the weather.

Purchasing tickets in advance is highly recommended.

Purchase Tickets Here

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10:30AM to 12:30PM

Come interact with the creators of Terrakwa: An Investigation of the Erie Canal and Connected Waterways. This unique exhibit encourages visitors to think about how the Erie Canal impacted people in the past and how it will continue to play a role in our communities in the future.

This opportunity is being offered September 6, October 4, November 1 and December 6 and is included with Museum Admission.

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Brad L. Utter is the senior historian of transportation, agriculture, science, technology, and economics at the New York State Museum. Major exhibition and publication projects include Enterprising Waters: The History and Art New York’s Erie Canal in honor of the canal’s bicentennial. He also co-authored The Motorcycle Industry in New York State, Second Edition. Current research projects include work on 19th century fire engine manufacturing in New York State, and various aspects of the New York State canal system. Prior to this appointment Utter served as director of the Waterford Historical Museum and Cultural Center in Waterford, New York for several years.

Tickets are $12 and free for members. Purchase your tickets HERE

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This members-only program is free for members. Become a member here

Email our Membership and Volunteer Coordinator, Kara Purpura, at kpurpura@buffalohistory.org to learn more about how to become a member and/or register.

Space is limited—only 12 spots per tour. Pre-registration is required!

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Rick Falkowski has published five books about Buffalo history and Buffalo music. Over the past 60 years he has been involved in all aspects of WNY entertainment, including being the founder of the Buffalo Music Hall of Fame & Buffalo Music Awards, publisher of Buffalo Backstage Magazine, coordinator of Tonawanda’s Gateway Harbor Concerts and facilitator for charitable organizations. He lives in Getzville with his wife Marsha and is enjoying his retirement by writing and talking about Buffalo history, and promoting the WNY community.

General admission tickets are $12 and free for members. Purchase tickets here

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This free admission day is made possible through the generosity of M&T Bank.

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This program takes place every third Friday from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m., with Circle Time at 10:30 a.m. and a second session at 3:00pm-4:30pm

Please select both a ticket for the adult(s) and children HERE
This free admission day is made possible through the generosity of M&T Bank.

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Doors Open at 5:30pm

$10 admission/ $5 for members

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All ticket sales go towards supporting the mission of the Buffalo History Museum. All tickets are final sale and are not refunded.
The only exception is if the Buffalo History Museum has to cancel an event or program. In that case, ticket purchasers will be contacted directly.

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$12 admission / Free for Museum and Buffalo Civil War Roundtable members

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