The Buffalo History Museum
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Wednesday February 4 6:00pm - 8:00pm EST
Happy Hour History: It Is Up to Us
Join us at the Buffalo History Museum for a viewing of the documentary It Is Up to Us, produced by Stephen McKinley Henderson & Stephen Rosenthal. This is a documentary about segregated/racist America. Central to the documentary is the fact that racism was codified in f......More
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Saturday February 7 11:00am - 12:00pm EST
"Return to the Rainbow City" Indoor Walking Tour
Enjoy a tour of our Pan-American Exposition inside the Museum’s State Court. “Return to the Rainbow City: Buffalo’s Pan-American Exposition,” recounts the story of the fair—its planning, construction, and legacy—and features a variety of Pan-Am artifacts, paintings, an......More
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Tuesday February 10 11:00am - 12:30pm EST
Memory Cafe
Join us each month on the second Tuesday for our ‘Memory Cafe’ – a free 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 an......More
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Sunday February 15 11:30am - 12:30pm EST
Lincoln’s Birthday Celebration
Buffalo has been throwing a birthday party for Abraham Lincoln since 1874—and you’re invited! The tradition began with local pharmacist Julius Francis, whose idea turned into a celebration that’s lasted more than 150 years. Bring the whole family to enjoy Civil War re-e......More
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Wednesday February 18 10:00am - 2:00pm EST
3rd Annual Presidential Palooza
School break just got presidential! During Winter Break, bring the whole family to The Buffalo History Museum to warm up, explore, and have some hands-on fun with history. Enjoy presidential crafts, our popular Artifact Detective Program, trivia challenges, scavenger hu......More
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Wednesday February 18 6:00pm - 8:00pm EST
Colored Musicians Club: The Evolution of Jazz
Celebrate Black History Month and the evolution of Jazz music with live performances by Gregory Treadwell & GLVT Love Xtreme and Sabu Adeyola & Friends at The Buffalo History Museum on February 18, 2026. Doors open at 5:30pm. Tickets are $37, which includes 1 drink tick......More
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Thursday February 19 6:00pm - 8:00pm EST
Trivia Night
Test your knowledge of our city, pop culture, and beyond at the Museum’s Buffalo History trivia night! Bring a friend, or meet new friends for team-based Buffalo history trivia inside the State Court. Beer and wine will be available for purchase, and prizes will be awar......More
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Friday February 20 10:00am - 5:00pm EST
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 February 20 10:00am - 12:00pm EST
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 February 20 6:00pm - 8:00pm EST
First Ladies Nite
Have you been saying, “I really need to get over to The Buffalo History Museum”? Consider this your sign. Join us for a FREE evening of history, creativity, and a little indulgence as we spill the tea on two of Buffalo’s own “First Ladies,” Abigail Fillmore and Frances ......More
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Saturday February 21 11:30am - 12:30pm EST
Voices for Freedom: African American History in Buffalo Tour
Join one of our knowledgeable docents for a guided tour exploring the powerful stories of individuals who fought for the abolition of slavery and the pursuit of equality for African Americans. This docent-led experience offers thoughtful insight into these important cha......More