The Buffalo History Museum

09/10/2026

What did Americans eat before the Erie Canal? Mostly preserved foods and what grew locally. What changed after? Everything. Explore how one waterway transformed the foods we grow, buy, and eat.

Explore the delicious history on September 24 from 6:00-7:00 pm.

09/10/2026

The Buffalo History Museum will be closed to the public the entire day on Wednesday, September 16.

From 7-9 PM that evening, members will enjoy an exclusive preview of "Long Way Home: 40 Years of the Goo Goo Dolls."

This is your chance to experience one of the most anticipated exhibits of the year before anyone else. Becoming a member is your ticket in. Head to the membership tab on our website to join today, and you'll get instant access to your preview ticket link. We hope to see you there!

09/09/2026

09/05/2026

Community Is Now is an interdisciplinary, interactive art project that integrates digital art, poetry, and history around the central theme of unity.

This project highlights stories of belonging, social justice and community resilience while exploring the prospect of a more unified Buffalo through contemporary and historical lived experiences.

Tickets: This is a free program
Sponsored by M&T and New York State Council on the Arts

09/02/2026

September events at The Buffalo History Museum and Waterway of Change are here!

Long Way Home: 40 Years of the Goo Goo Dolls exhibit opens September 17, plus more from Buffalo Bills history to fall celebrations. We've got something for everyone this month.

Explore what's happening and get your tickets: https://buffalohistory.org/events-list/

08/27/2026

Tonight's the last preseason game before the season kicks off. You're going to feel that Bills energy all week.

Keep it going on September 4th with Inside the Huddle, an exclusive behind-the-scenes tour of the world's largest Buffalo Bills collection. Rare jerseys, helmets, championship memorabilia, and artifacts that shaped Bills history, all guided by museum staff who know every story.

This is the closest you'll get to Bills history without being on the field.

Tickets available in bio. Space is limited. Additional tour dates: October 2 and November 6.

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08/26/2026

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Looking for a Part-Time Caretaker to join The Buffalo History Museum team. If you're dependable, adaptable, and take pride in your work, we want to hear from you.

This role shifts day to day. You might open and close the Museum, prepare a room for an event, keep things clean and ready, monitor the building and grounds, or respond to unexpected issues. No specialized experience required, just a good work ethic and willingness to learn.

25-30 hours per week. Schedule can include days, evenings, weekends, and occasional nights.

Click the "Work with Us" tab on our website for more information!