These Buffalo Museum & Gallery Stores Have Creative Gift Ideas
Looking for the perfect gift for that hard-to-shop-for person on your list? Get creative and head to the gift shops (or shop online) at one of Buffalo’s many cultural institutions to browse through their unique offerings! Handmade jewelry, funky garden art, science-y stuff your 6 year old will love… it’s all waiting for you inside Buffalo’s best galleries and museums. While you’re at it, consider a donation in your loved one’s name or a membership as a thoughtful gesture of support.
Happy Shopping & Happy Holidays!
The Martin House Museum Store
Frank Lloyd Wright’s Martin House
From replicas of the famous “Nike” statue to stylish home decor and accessories, there is something for you and everyone on your list.
125 Jewett Pkwy, Buffalo
716-856-3858 / Shop online: martinhouse.com/shop
Buffalo & Erie County Botanical Gardens
Shop for garden supplies and plants, as well as floral-themed jewelry and apparel. Everyone’s garden deserves an addition from the Gardens, whether it be live plants or funky garden art.
2655 South Park Ave, Buffalo
716-827-1584 / buffalogardens.com
Buffalo History Museum
This Buffalo History Museum’s shop offers items related to the history of Western New York and its people, such as postcards, posters, fine gift items, children’s books, and a wide selection of publications about Buffalo architecture, ethnic heritage, genealogy, the Arts & Crafts movement and Frank Lloyd Wright.
One Museum Court, Buffalo
716-873-9644 / Shop online: buffalohistory.org
The Burchfield Penney Art Center gift shop – photo by Erin Habes
Burchfield Penney Art Center
While most museum gift shops are filled with knick-knacks and memorabilia, the Burchfield’s shop is filled with work by local artists. There are some seriously cool, collectible items to be found. The museum itself is known for showcasing cutting-edge artists and exhibitions, and the creativity obviously doesn’t stop at the art.
1300 Elmwood Ave, Buffalo
716-878-6011 / Shop online: burchfieldpenney.org
Buffalo Zoo
The Zootique is full of animal-themed items from around the world, as well as Buffalo Zoo branded T-shirts, sweatshirts, stuffed toys, postcards, calendars, mugs and educational toys. A Zootique gift can be the perfect way to remember your day at this charming zoo, which is set within the Frederick Law Olmsted-designed Delaware Park.
300 Parkside Ave, Buffalo
716-837-3900 / buffalozoo.org
The TR Site gift shop – photo by Erin Habes
Theodore Roosevelt Inaugural Site
The gift shop at the TR Site features everything from TR finger puppets, mustaches and spectacle shot glasses to historical books and Teddy bobble heads.
641 Delaware Ave, Buffalo
716-884-0095 / Shop online: trsite.org
Frank Lloyd Wright’s Graycliff
Frank Lloyd Wright’s Graycliff estate, situated on the Lake Erie shore, was the former summer home to one of Buffalo’s prominent families. At its gift shop, browse through hundreds of Frank Lloyd Wright arts and crafts style items, including necklaces, apparel, household décor and many Graycliff exclusives.
6472 Old Lake Shore Rd, Derby
716-947-9217 / Shop online: experiencegraycliff.org
Roycroft Copper Shop & Gallery
Roycroft Copper Shop Gallery
You can experience the American Arts and Crafts Movement’s legacy today by shopping at the Roycroft Copper Shop, featuring hundreds of works by over 100 local, national, and international artisans including handmade jewelry, ceramics, woodwork, glass, prints and paintings.
31 South Grove St, East Aurora
716-655-0261 / Shop online: roycroftcampuscorporation.com
Niagara Falls Underground Railroad Heritage Center
From books to apparel and everything in between, this brand new gift shop helps to spread the museum’s message of powerful stories of struggle, hope and triumph, activism and community.
825 Depot Ave West, Niagara Falls
716-300-8477 / Shop online: niagarafallsundergroundrailroad.org
Steel Plant Museum of WNY
Steel Plant Museum of Western New York
Buffalo’s Steel Plant Museum makes sure that the memories of Buffalo’s industrial legacy, as well as the artifacts and totems of Buffalo’s industrial heritage, have been collected and curated for the enjoyment of future generations. When you visit their online store, you can bring a piece of that legacy home.
100 Lee St, Buffalo
716-821-9361 / Shop online: steelplantmuseumwny.org
