The Buffalo History Museum
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Wednesday June 10 6:00pm - 8:00pm EDT
East Presbyterian (Colored) Church: The Forgotten Congregation
Join us at the Waterway of Change Exhibit located in the Longshed building at Canalside for our June Lecture Series Featuring Dr. Nevergold. The East Presbyterian (Colored) Church was founded in 1850. This presentation will offer a portrait of the Church, its founding m......More
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Thursday June 11 5:30pm - 8:30pm EDT
Paint the Town
Thursday, June 11th5:30pm – Drinks and Small Plates6:45pm – Silent Auction Ends7:00pm – Live Auction followed by Coffee and Dessert Station We invite you to the Museum’s bi-annual art auction fundraiser, bringing together local artists and history. The evening features ......More
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Friday June 19 All Day
M&T Third Friday Juneteenth
This month’s third Friday is dedicated to African American history and celebrating 50 years of Juneteenth festivities in Buffalo. Sign up for a free tour that will discuss the impact of African Americans in Buffalo. Sign up here Tours are at: 11AM, 2PM, 4PM, 6PM Special......More
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Friday June 19 10:00am - 5:00pm EDT
M&T Third Friday
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 ......More
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Friday June 19 10:30am - 12:00pm EDT
Juneteenth Junior History Buffs
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 h......More
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Friday June 19 3:30pm - 4:30pm EDT
Juneteenth Junior History Buffs
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 h......More
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Friday June 19 6:30pm - 7:30pm EDT
Juneteenth Junior History Buffs
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 h......More
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Saturday June 27 5:30pm - 7:30pm EDT
“Queen” City History Tours: History, with a Twist of Drag Flair
Step aside, traditional tours—history just got a glow-up. Our drag queen docents spill the tea on history’s most outrageous moments and hidden drama—all while serving unforgettable looks. Grab your friends and prepare for a night of laughter, learning, and a little bit ......More
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Wednesday July 1 6:00pm - 8:00pm EDT
Stars, Stripes and Stitches: 250 Years of American Quilts
Location: Resource Center – 459 Forest Ave, Buffalo, NY 14213 Date: Wednesday, July 1 2026, 6-8PM, doors open at 5:30PM Celebrate our nation’s history with a close-up look at the patriotic quilts in our collection. Join Certified Quilt Appraiser Linda Hunter for an enga......More
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Saturday July 11 10:30am - 12:00pm EDT
Pan-American Walking Tour
Come enjoy a tour of the grounds where the Pan-American Exposition took place over 100 years ago. Buffalo was the 8th largest city in the United States in 1901 and hosted over 8 million people from around the world during the Pan-American Exposition. Learn about the exh......More
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Tuesday July 14 11:00am - 12:30pm EDT
Memory Cafe
Join us each month on the second Tuesday 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 soc......More
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Friday July 17 10:00am - 5:00pm EDT
M&T Third Friday
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 ......More
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Friday July 17 7:00pm - 10:00pm EDT
Decades on the Dance Floor
Step into style and sound from across American history! Explore our iconic fashion exhibit featuring centuries of clothing—from shoes and coats to undergarments—while dancing to music from the past 10 decades. Dress in the style of your favorite era and compete for priz......More
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Monday July 20 through July 24
Fashion Lab NY Summer Fashion Camp
FASHION HISTORY & SEWING CAMP FOR TEENS Design the Past. Create the Future. Calling all creative teens! Step inside the world of fashion, history, and design at the Buffalo History Museum. In this one-of-a-kind camp experience, teens will explore how fashion tells the s......More