The Buffalo Civil War Round Table is pleased to be presenting Dr. Jennifer M. Murray at the Buffalo History Museum, on Wednesday, June 18 at 6:00 pm. Dr. Murray is American military historian, with a specialization in the U.S. Civil War. At Auburn University, from where she received her graduate degree, she studied under the… Continue Reading Civil War Roundtable
Come join us for a fun day of learning about the significance of the holiday Juneteenth and how it has impacted Buffalo. We will have free tours at 10:30 AM, 11:00 AM and 11:30 AM. Please reserve a spot here. We will have a craft, scavenger hunt and trivia. The first 80 kids that come… Continue Reading Celebrate Juneteenth!
This is a free program, reserve your spot here
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
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
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
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
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 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
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
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
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