Reviews of The Buffalo History Museum (Museum)

HC Z

This is a nice place. But the building is small and the exhibitions are limited. Not many things to view. 45 mins is plenty for it. Not a must go place for Buffalo, not bad either.

Ms. Herlan

A nice place to spend an afternoon.

christine Christopher

Amazing history here amd so beautiful

Sean Lux

This museum provides an excellent collection of artifacts from local and US history.

James Santos

Cool promotion going on. It’s a nice little visit. Loved the Sports History section. They even have a part where you can do your own voice commentary for some of Buffalo’s best sports moments.

Jennifer Ryan

Beautiful exhibits. Very informative. Will definitely go again.

Heather McGonigle

Party on the Portico is a fabulous Friday evening in the summer. Great music venue while overlooking Mirror Lake and sipping on beer or wine. Take a moment and tour the museum and learn about what shaped Buffalo over the years.

Michael Miller

Price if fair. Docents are friendly. Love the history of the building itself. When I was there, there were a number of unused rooms. They really could (and should expand). Still, you have to love the "disciples clock". That alone is worth the visit.

Elliot Stevenson

Wonderful museum highlighting the history of the Buffalo area.

Collin Ortner

Wonderful WW1 exhibit! All in all a great place for a history lover or just a regular old joe!!

Sharrief Lentz

So rich in history and I absolutely loved it and the layout of the exhibits were beautiful

Brian Hughes

Very interesting to see local Heritage

noneya business

Holly Hannah have you seen this place. You are walking or driving by and you feel that you are in Rome! This place is over the top fancy. Just looking at the building is enough. I don't think I could go inside. It would not be a good idea. I may have an orgasm or something!

abhishek kumar

It is one of the best thing to see in Buffalo especially if you are new to American culture. They have three floors where they have different things to showcase at each floor. Like trains, war history, sports etc.

Mike Pitirri

I wanted to love the Buffalo History Museum, however I was very disappointed. I hadn't been there in a few years and it only has gotten worse. There were very limited displays and one of the largest wasn't even working. Jamming a bunch of small memorabilia in a case is not an exhibit. So much of Buffalo's history isn't even displayed. Buffalo's role in the Erie canal, underground railroad, and revolutionary war are barely mentioned. Also hardly a mention of Buffalo's architecture, melting pot of cultures, and Buffalo's importantance in 19th century society. The reason for the building even being there, the Pan American Expo, didnt even have a display

Lou Fasolino

Great exhibits

Gray Snake

Such a beautiful building, and so much history in this area

Peggy Pozzuto

To be honest, I did not exactly go to the history museum. I was at their beautiful gardens. It is by far one of my top things to do every year. It is gorgeous and the walk through the park is great. If you want it to be a quiet visit go before 10... on the weekends especially. After that it is bustling with people. Quite eclectic too all ages, relaxing, biking, skating, jogging, playing cards, picnicking. A symbol of our great city.

Ning Hao

Very beautiful, there are several cherry blossom trees next to the museum, it is so beautiful!

M Keith

As a Buffalo history fanatic, I found it very disappointing. A lot of wasted space in a gorgeous building, not a lot of attraction. Learned a lot more and saw alot more just by going on Google.

Megan

A great place. Be sure to read all of the writing. A great mixture of modern and old time history. The architecture is stunning and is part of the history.

wasim chowdhury

Prices are pretty legit. They have a discount for students which is $5 and $10 for adults. There are some nice exhibits to visit. I recommend going out with friends or even family. In my opinion, worth the time and money.

John T.

Don't miss this this is one of the best values there is in Buffalo if you're there for a visit beautiful exhibit go and enjoy it recommended stop visiting we surely enjoyed it and very affordable

Larry Fobbs

If you are doing a Book Report for your school project on history in the Buffalo area, then you must check out the Buffalo History Museum. There is a ton of information there.

Kathy Hogue

Nice museum, reasonable price to get in.

Angel Rivera

Great place to learn about Buffalo's past.

T T

We recently visited in April to see the cherry blossoms in the Japanese garden. It was beautiful. Everyone was out biking, jogging, or strolling. Some people were picnicking on a blanket. It's just a beautiful place to be.

Lisa Falzone

The Buffalo History Museum is a neoclassical symphony. When cherry blossom season starts , gleaming through the year, until the thereafter. Each time the sunset clouds appear richer. Where silence falls, under the muses read reality. In their narrative that echoes, on the verge, the calls of spring, serene internal powers. Heavy handed small stories, all against a shimmering background . Withstanding all worlds, recent doorsteps ringing, a dreamy theme, to be told. The sheen from the visible moon, glimmering like colorful glass, in the Japanese gardens . Sparkling the coloring, of developing works. In the shadows of saints, soundlessly nostalgic repetition. The pleasant occurrence of poetry.

Shadman Hassan

They had a discount for students and youngsters

Zach Baecher

Spectacular museum in a beautiful building and setting. Staff kind, lots of interesting exhibits on Buffalo's past. Interesting to see what Buffalo was like in its "gilded age" of industrialization.

Christopher Carlsson

Badly displayed and labeled exhibits , buttons that did not work to activate any of the displays , a general air of disrepair , few real displays compared to all the possibilities given Buffalos rich history, and more at the level of a small town historical society than a city museum.Overall kind of a sad place...

Amy K

Boring!! Barely any exhibits. Not worth the visit. Being it's a buffalo history museum expected more buffalo type exhibits.

C M

I was exceptionally lucky to have the opportunity to perform here during Christmastime 2009 with the CMS (Community Music School) of Buffalo's Community Chorus. We sang Christmas carol sets in between other local talents and musical acts. We had the opportunity to briefly browse the museum during downtime, which was an incredible experience! So much local Buffalo history under one roof! The building itself is beautiful. Posting this review reminds me that I must return again soon!

Linda J

Beautiful building! 3 floors of history that is well worth the read. So much to see inside and out. Highly recommend

Doreen Cox

Great authentic pieces and informative

Isanuk Barry

It is a good museum for kids and is geared mostly to younger children and buffalo sports fans.I would have liked more on the actual history of Buffalo.

Mukhles Rahman

great place to celebrate the history

Kayto Reeckmann

Great!!!

Alexander Preiss

The Buffalo History Museum is a beautifully designed building overlooking Delaware Park. This is a true gem to see the history of the city, and it is great to see all the unqiue showcases on display. Admission is very fair considering the size of the exhibits, which is great for any organization promoting Buffalo culture. I think the museum is a must-see if visiting the area.

diego felipe hernandez garzon

(Translated) Excellent place to spend with the family and learn, 100% recommended (Original) Excelente lugar para pasarlo en familia y aprender, 100% recomendado

Holly Sonders

Amazing trip!! Came in when it was kind of slow, front staff was very kind and helpful. They helped us with a children's scavenger hunt that was going on. Everyone there seemed so kind and passionate about history. I learned so much about Buffalo's history that I never knew before. I was even approached by a history buff that gave me his own mini tour and my son and I learned so much! I cannot begin to explain how my child and I enjoyed the trip. Kind and helpful employees everywhere I turned. Each floor had something more interesting than the next, great time. Highly recommend!!

Tim Cooleen

We went initially for the auto show and ended up viewing the museum exhibits for free as well as the Japanese Gardens on our way out

Thomas DiCarlo

Another Buffalo Treasure. Can't wait to visit again with my family.

Richard Olejniczak

Cherry blossom festival Buffalo N . Y . 2019

Dima T

Great place to learn about Buffalo. Better than expected.

Bill H

Swell place very historic.

Greg Lelonek

Great place to see a real Japanese Sakura trees, they were in full bloom this week

Carl Rizzo

July 30, 2017

Shawn Mckirchy

Didn't know there was a Japanese garden back there.

Michael Curry

Many missing exhibits

Nancy Voss

Beautiful area to walk

Monica F

Nice museum of local Buffalo history

Dianne Cullen

Very interesting

Harry Bradley

It's a small sized museum about the City of Buffalo's local history. It's not amazing but it's a nice visit. The admission price is reasonable.

bob fraser

very disappointed in my visit.. I needed to come thru the handicapped door, waited for the elevator for about 20 min as they were moving furniture. paid my fee and only then was told that the floor was being set up for a wedding, and only 1/2 exhibits available.. went to 2nd floor only to find limited access to only 1/2 of the floor as again blocked by tables... what I could access didn't real express what I thought the buffalo area is and was about. no erie canal, steel mills, war of 1812, automotive, etc. my daughter tried to get a response from the museum management with no response....

zT_Cash_Bank

Joke of a museum

Timothy O'Brien

Beautiful exterior with cherry blossoms in the spring

Oldman River

Staff was knowledgeable and friendly. Many one of a kind items. Everyone should visit!

Knuckleball Lady

Beautiful historical building right by Delaware Park. Very interesting, you can learn so much about the amazing history of Buffalo here. Admission is affordable, and it's easy to spend a few hours looking at the exhibits. I always learn something new here

Peter Lang

Fascinating place, full of treasures from Buffalo's past

Christopher Bishop

Awesome museum.

Taylor DeweyDaniel

Party on the Portico is a fabulous Friday evening in the summer. Great music venue while overlooking Mirror Lake and sipping on beer or wine. Take a moment and tour the museum and learn about what shaped Buffalo over the years.

Susan Layton

I was early for the chery blossoms so will go back. First trip to Japanese garden. Awesome. Museum was closed.

YJ Qiu

I liked its location and the micro-town with small trains running.

Adam Anderson

Checking out the food trucks

Christopher Leavens

Great job with the museum. Love the look and feel. Interesting exhibits on the history of the region. It was fun when I was a kid, even better now, my kids 7 & 5 loved the exhibits. Will definitely visit again in the near future!