The Buffalo History Museum Experiencing History With You Visit Us Upcoming Events Visit Us at Canalside This exhibit invites visitors to explore the transformative story of the Erie Canal. It begins with the traditional homeland of the Haudenosaunee and the canal’s opening in 1825, tracing how it helped turn Buffalo into a bustling port and shipping hub by the late 19th century. It also highlights the diverse perspectives of Indigenous Peoples, Black individuals, women, and immigrant communities affected by the canal’s development, offering a richer understanding of its cultural and historical significance. Join Us View All Events 04/23/2026 Trivia Night Event Details 04/25/2026 13th Annual Buffalo Cherry Blossom Festival Event Details 04/26/2026 13th Annual Buffalo Cherry Blossom Festival Event Details 04/26/2026 13th Annual Buffalo Cherry Blossom Festival Event Details 04/28/2026 Tea Tasting with Tea Ceremony 2026 Event Details 05/02/2026 Pan-American Walking Tour Event Details 05/02/2026 Silent Screams Film Screening and Panel Discussion Event Details 05/06/2026 125 Years of the Pan-American Exposition: A Meeting and Celebration of Membership Event Details 05/12/2026 Memory Cafe Event Details 05/15/2026 Junior History Buffs Event Details Shop Uniquely Buffalo Gifts Museum Shop Find a variety of gifts in-person at our Museum Shop as well as a selection of gifts in our online store. Shop Now Picture Store Browse our extensive photo collection and decorate your home or office with classic Buffalo images. Shop Now Discover, Watch, and Listen Learn more about the people, places and stories that make Western New York’s history extraordinary through our award-winning podcast, videos and blog. Podcast & Videos Museum Blog View Full Calendar On This Day In Buffalo Tuesday, April 21 Broadway National Bank opens, 1919 1067 Broadway, Buffalo, NY 14212, USA Buffalo's Marse Joe McCarthy born, 1887 Buffalo called "Cradle of Aircraft" gets huge air show (1929), 1928 Wednesday, April 22 Babe Ruth defeats Buffalo 6-0, 1914 Ralph Nader speaks on first Earth Day, 1970 Clark Gym, University at Buffalo Thursday, April 23 Catholic Diocese of Buffalo established, 1847 Ballplayer Warren Spahn born, 1921 John Truces of Seneca Street becomes the first Arab to be naturalized in the US, 1896 C.R. Rao of Amherst wins Nobel Prize in Statistics, 2023 Friday, April 24 Cooperative Grange Elevator burns, 1921 Niagara Street Village of Black Rock incorporated, 1837 Bob Barker hosts the "Bob Barker Fun and Games Show" in Buffalo, 1982 Memorial Auditorium Buffalo Orphan Asylum incorporated, 1837 Saturday, April 25 South Buffalo Railway incorporated, 1899 Buffalo Savings Bank chartered, 1836 St. Lawrence Seaway opens, 1959 "Catholic Union" prints 1st issue, 1872 For preservation of our collection, contact us for inquiries relating to image reproduction and artifacts. SKIP TO MAIN MENU SKIP TO FOOTER