Buffalo Harbor Museum
About the Business
Welcome to the Buffalo Harbor Museum, a hidden gem nestled in the heart of Buffalo, New York. Located at 66 Erie Street, our museum offers a captivating journey through the rich maritime history of the region. As a dedicated institution, we celebrate Buffalo's pivotal role as a bustling port city and its vibrant connection to the Great Lakes.
Explore our diverse exhibits featuring meticulously curated artifacts, photographs, and interactive displays that bring to life the fascinating stories of the sailors, shipbuilders, and merchants who shaped Buffalo's waterfront legacy. Whether you're a history enthusiast, a maritime aficionado, or simply looking for an educational outing, the Buffalo Harbor Museum promises an engaging experience for visitors of all ages.
Join us as we delve into the past and uncover the tales of bravery, innovation, and community spirit that defined Buffalo's harbor. Our knowledgeable staff is eager to guide you through our collections and answer any questions you may have.
Visit us today to discover the maritime heritage that helped build Buffalo into the vibrant city it is today. We look forward to welcoming you to the Buffalo Harbor Museum, where history meets the water's edge.
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Location & Phone number
66 Erie Street, Buffalo, New York 14202, United States
Hours open
Monday:
Closed
Tuesday:
10:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Wednesday:
Closed
Thursday:
10:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Friday:
Closed
Saturday:
10:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Sunday:
Closed
Reviews
"After passing by on my walks downtown many times, I finally made it into this museum and I wasn’t disappoint! The displays were phenomenal and the volunteer workers were very knowledgeable and enthusiastic. It’s not a very big place, but if you take a deep dive into the individual displays you could easily get lost for hours. The historic items and photographs are well presented. They also have many models of historic ships and grain elevators. The best part about it is that it is FREE! They do accept donations, which I gladly provided, and I bought a bottle that one of their divers found on the bottom of the harbor. If you are in to Buffalo history, I highly recommend this museum."
"Excellent museum full of maritime artifacts and descriptions of Buffalo's industrial history. Staff is very knowledgeable and eager to elaborate. Admission is free, but the museum is worthy of your donations. Bring a coat; the museum is hosted in a historic warehouse which can be cold even on warm days."
"My fiancé and I visited the museum yesterday. It's relatively small contained to a single floor with stairs from the front to get in. It is absolutely packed with interesting items and descriptions. We also had Tim (I hope I'm remembering his name correctly) as a volunteer, he was a wealth of knowledge and did his best to answer any questions we had and elaborated on many of the pieces already there. He did an amazing job and really made our experience enjoyable! The museum is free, there is a guest book I would recommend using, and if you enjoy yourself, donations are welcome. Thankyou for the fun afternoon and we hope to visit again."
"This was a unplanned stop today, but informative and fun. When we seen the USS Little Rock we had time and did the tour of the ships. Have fun and spend plenty of time checking everything out"
"Family and I just randomly walking by and happened upon this lovely local gem. Its full of Buffalo harbor history and such, as expected. The guy who staffed the place was real nice and answered a lot of our questions. Free admission but we gave a donation, I could tell they did a lot of work. Great hole-in-the-wall museum.!!!"
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