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 – Damone Jackson Outcome featuring MYQ Farrow Trio
The Buffalo History Museum 1 Museum Court, Buffalo, NY, United States
Wednesday July 2, 2025, 6-8PM Enjoy a drink and a small tour of our exhibits related to electricity. Learn more about two Americans whose inventive contributions have affected the entire world. Mini tours available from 6-7pm Presentation by the Buffalo Niagara Nikola Tesla Council 7-8pm This is now a FREE EVENT through the generosity of… Continue Reading Happy Hour History – Edison & Tesla: The Myths vs. the Truth
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
Join us for our ‘Memory Cafe’ – a 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 includes lunch and coffee. Memory Cafe admission… Continue Reading Memory Cafe
The Buffalo History Museum 1 Museum Court, Buffalo, NY, United States
The Buffalo Newspaper Guild Hosts the Closing of Adam Zyglis’ Ink & Insight. Come and mingle with the hard-working journalists of the Buffalo Newspaper Guild as we celebrate the closing of my 20 year exhibition and the launch of the Guild’s campaign to “Support Local Journalism.” The event is open to the public, with small… Continue Reading Drawing Support for Local Journalism
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 Buffalo History Museum 1 Museum Court, Buffalo, NY, United States
Junior History Buffs is a program at The Buffalo History Museum that engages children ages 4-11 in age-appropriate history lessons, songs, stories, crafts and games. A short program, or “Circle Time,” is instructor-guided and includes songs, a brief lesson about local history and a story. After this, self-guided activities can be enjoyed by the whole… 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
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
