The Buffalo History Museum 1 Museum Court, Buffalo, NY, United States
Enjoy a concert on the back porch of the museum overlooking Mirror Lake. Play lawn games with friends. Satisfy your appetite with food and drinks from food trucks, a cash bar with local beers and wines, or complimentary snacks. Don’t miss a 20-year Buffalo tradition! This event is a 21 and over event and runs rain or… Continue Reading Party on the Portico – the Funkensteins featuring nico zarcone
The Longshed at Canalside 44 Prime St., Buffalo, United States
Come join the Waterway of Change for a free book club down at Canalside! “Wedding of the Waters” by Peter Bernstein (available in the Museum Gift Shop!) shows a glimpse of the creation of the Canal. Doug Kohler the Erie County Historian, will participate in a mini lecture on the Erie Canal! Register for the… Continue Reading Waterway of Change Book Club
The Buffalo History Museum 1 Museum Court, Buffalo, NY, United States
Join us for an unforgettable evening of live jazz featuring the incredible Drew’s Crew—a dynamic ensemble bringing fresh, vibrant energy to the stage. Come experience the soulful sound of jazz in a beautiful historic setting while supporting one of the nation’s oldest African American music institutions. Tickets: $20 for members of the Colored Musicians Club… Continue Reading The Historic Colored Musicians Club & Jazz Museum Present – Drew’s Crew Live
The Buffalo History Museum 1 Museum Court, Buffalo, NY, United States
SANKOFA: Africans in America Before Columbus Journey with African Historian/Tedx Speaker/Best Selling Author, Emmanuel Kulu on fascinating educational seminar exploring the history of Africans in America before Columbus's arrival. Discover the rich and often overlooked contributions of African civilizations to the development of the Americas. From advanced agricultural practices to intricate trade networks, this event… Continue Reading AAARIA Presents – SANKOFA: Africans in America Before Columbus
The Buffalo History Museum 1 Museum Court, Buffalo, NY, United States
Come enjoy a tour of the ground where the Pan-American Exposition took place over 100 years ago. Buffalo, which in 1901 was the 8th largest city in the United States, hosted over 8 million people from around the world. Learn about the exhibits, the shows, the sounds and smells that could be experienced while visiting the… Continue Reading Pan-Am Walking Tour
The Buffalo History Museum 1 Museum Court, Buffalo, NY, United States
This exhibition explores the Erie Canal, not just as something from history, but as a place that's alive and changing. The collaborative artists Paul Bartow and Richard Metzgar used interviews, maps, and research to show how people and nature interact with the canal today. Their work depicts the canal as a vibrant, diverse, and active… Continue Reading “Terrakwa: Where Memory, Place, and Water Meet” Exhibit Opening
The Buffalo History Museum 1 Museum Court, Buffalo, NY, United States
Join us on Saturday, August 9th 10am-2pm at The Buffalo History Museum as we celebrate World Indigenous Peoples’ Day with keynote speaker Dr. Jolene Rickard of the Tuscarora Nation, Turtle Clan. There will also be cultural food sampling from Lorinda John and children’s activities provided by Catt Rez Beaders. Please RSVP here. Any questions can be sent… Continue Reading World Indigenous Peoples’ Day Event
The Buffalo History Museum 1 Museum Court, Buffalo, NY, United States
The American Mind: Frederick Douglass Dr. Joseph Fornieri- Rochester Institute of Technology August 12th , 2025 REGISTRATION BEGINS: 8:30 AM SEMINAR: 9:00 AM – 2:30 PM EST About this seminar: One of the most influential African Americans in the nineteenth century, Douglass advocated for a number of causes, including the abolition of slavery. This seminar… Continue Reading Teaching American History Seminar – The American Mind: Frederick Douglass
The Buffalo History Museum 1 Museum Court, Buffalo, NY, United States
Join us each month on the second Tuesday for our ‘Memory Cafe’ – a free program for people with changes in their memory or thinking and the people who care for them. At each Memory Cafe, participants will view our museum exhibits and artifacts, create arts and crafts and socialize with one another. Each session… Continue Reading Memory Cafe
The Buffalo History Museum's Resource Center 459 Forest Ave, Buffalo, NY, United States
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 members-only program is free for members. Become a member here Email… Continue Reading Behind the Scenes Tour
The Longshed at Canalside 44 Prime St., Buffalo, United States
Join all your friends and Junior History Buffs for a FREE! lesson about canals down at Canalside! Enjoy the interactive theater with folk stories about the Erie Canal with the Wondermakers and other hands-on activities in our new exhibit. Performances are 25-30 minutes long and will be at 10:15 and 11:15. This is a free… Continue Reading Junior History Buffs
The Buffalo History Museum 1 Museum Court, Buffalo, NY, United States
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… Continue Reading M&T Third Friday
