The Buffalo History Museum
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1 Museum Court
Buffalo NY 14216 - (716) 873-9644
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This National Historic Landmark building was built in 1901 during the Pan-American Exposition, and now houses The Buffalo History Museum (renamed in 2012). Research library includes a repository of genealogical information; the museum features exhibits and an extensive collection of artifacts, manuscripts, books and photographs chronicling the development of Buffalo and the Niagara Frontier.
General
- Monday closed
- Tuesday 10am-5pm
- Wednesday 12pm - 8 pm
- Thursday 10am-5pm
- Friday 10am-5pm
- Saturday 10am-5pm
- Sunday 12pm-5pm
Group Tour Details - Attractions
- Handicap Access
- Motorcoach Parking
- Tour Length Call for details
- Fee $5.00 - $10.00
- Blackout Major Holidays
Boots of Leather: The History of a Lesbian Community
- June 05, 2013 - June 05, 2013
- Location: The Buffalo History Museum
- Address: 1 Museum Court, Buffalo, NY 14216
Guest speaker is Madeline Davis a prominent gay rights activist and pioneer in collecting the LGBT history of WNY. She became the first openly lesbian delegate elected into to the Democratic National Convention. This talk will focus on her publicati... More View Details
The History of Drag
- June 12, 2013 - June 12, 2013
- Location: The Buffalo History Museum
- Address: 1 Museum Court, Buffalo, NY 14216
Celebrate Pride Month at the Buffalo History Museum. This lecture will highlight the drag and drag performance Buffalo. Artifacts from the Madeline Davis LGBT Collection of Buffalo State College will be on display including photos, performance outfit... More View Details
Party on the Portico
- June 21, 2013 - June 21, 2013
- Location: The Buffalo History Museum
- Address: 1 Museum Court, Buffalo, NY 14216
TGIF! - RELAXING HAPPY HOUR FUN WITH LIVE MUSIC from AFTER HOURS & THE DAVID KANE QUARTET on M&T THIRD FRIDAYS Party on the Portico Event Series Fun(d)raiser Free appetizers, cash bar (wine/beer $4, water/soft drinks, $1), free 15-minute mini... More View Details
Buffalo Gay Men's Chorus Performance
- June 26, 2013 - June 26, 2013
- Location: The Buffalo History Museum
- Address: 1 Museum Court, Buffalo, NY 14216
Description: The Buffalo Gay Men’s Chorus will perform on the outdoor Portico at the Buffalo History Museum in honor of Pride Month. Join us for a beautiful outdoor performance overlooking Mirror Lake and the Japanese Gardens. View Details
Party on the Portico
- July 19, 2013 - July 19, 2013
- Location: The Buffalo History Museum
- Address: 1 Museum Court, Buffalo, NY 14216
TGI M&TF! - RELAXING HAPPY HOUR FUN WITH LIVE MUSIC M&T THIRD FRIDAYS Party on the Portico Event Series Fun(d)raiser Join us for the second Party on the Portico event of 2013. Live band TBA; free appetizers, cash bar (wine/beer $4, water/soft... More View Details
Antique & Classic Car Show
- August 04, 2013 - August 04, 2013
- Location: The Buffalo History Museum
- Address: 1 Museum Court, Buffalo, NY 14216
Join us for an Antique & Classic Car Show in the Buffalo History Museum parking lot. Music, food, trophies, and more! $10 pre-registration, $15 at the door. Call 716-818-814 for more information. View Details
Party on the Portico
- August 16, 2013 - August 16, 2013
- Location: The Buffalo History Museum
- Address: 1 Museum Court, Buffalo, NY 14216
TGIF! - RELAXING HAPPY HOUR FUN WITH LIVE MUSIC M&T THIRD FRIDAYS Party on the Portico Event Series Fun(d)raiser Join us as for the third Party on the Portico event of 2013 with Ron Hawkins, Toronto’s “Lowest of Low” & &ldq... More View Details
Party on the Portico
- August 16, 2013 - August 16, 2013
- Location: The Buffalo History Museum
- Address: 1 Museum Court, Buffalo, NY 14216
TGIF! - RELAXING HAPPY HOUR FUN WITH LIVE MUSIC M&T THIRD FRIDAYS Party on the Portico Event Series Fun(d)raiser Live band TBA; free appetizers, cash bar (wine/beer $4, water/soft drinks, $1), free 15-minute mini-tours of the History Museum, and ... More View Details
Secrets from the Stacks: LGBT History in Buffalo
- June 29, 2013 - June 29, 2013
- Location: The Buffalo History Museum
- Address: 1 Museum Court, Buffalo, NY 14216
“Open House” style program. Library artifacts related to LGBT history will be on display from 10am to Noon in the Research Library, interpretation by Cynthia Van Ness. View Details
