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Welcome to Doors Open Buffalo 2021Explore Buffalo is excited to bring back Doors Open Buffalo in 2021! We're thrilled to once again be welcoming you to dozens of extraordinary interior spaces indowntown Buffalo, including both historic and modern architectural highlights. I hope that your Doors Open Buffalo experience sparks a deeper appreciation

for the unique architecture and diverse history of our community. Doors Open Buffalo would not be possible without the support of our participating locations.Please join me in thanking the buildings that are opening their doors to the public as part of Doors Open Buffalo!

We are deeply grateful to the many sponsors of this event whose financial support is essential to keeping this event free for our community. Special thanks goto the Margaret L. Wendt Foundation and the New York State Council on the Arts with the support of Governor Kathy Hochul and the New York State Legislature

for their generous support of Doors Open Buffalo.

Many thanks to our Doors Open Buffalo Planning Committee, our volunteer Building Coordinators, and to the hundreds of volunteers who are supporting DoorsOpen Buffalo. Finally, a special thank you to the Explore Buffalo staff for all their work to support this event. Please enjoy Doors Open Buffalo 2021!

- Brad Hahn, Explore Buffalo Executive Director

EXPLORE BUFFALO STAFFBrad Hahn, Executive DirectorOlivia McCarthy, Deputy DirectorMack Barker, Education CoordinatorSusan Reeder, Development CoordinatorSuzanne Ernst, Project Coordinator & Doors Open Buffalo Project ManagerJosh Bleasdale, Guest Services & Social Media Content Associate Taylor Marabella, Guest Services Associate

DOORS OPEN BUFFALO 2021 PLANNING COMMITTEECindy & Paul Gorski, Doors Open Buffalo Event ChairsSharon Cramer, Dave Fijas, Eileen Healy, Duncan Hemink, Mike Kless,Gerri Kozlowski, Cheryl McDonald, Tom Mudra, Beth O'Keefe

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PLEASE NOTE some buildings require timed tickets. At thesebuildings, only timed ticket holders can enter.

Buildings with timed tickets are noted throughout the event programand online. These special reservations are first-come-first-serve.

After your reservation is processed online, you'll receive aconfirmation email, and our volunteers will be able to check you off

the reservation list.

Bu�alo City Hall65 Niagara Square

Last Admittance: 3:30pmTour the art-deco lobby, Bu�alo Common Council chambers, and the observation deck on the 28th floor with sweeping views of the city and Lake Erie. Note: No wheelchair access to observation deck. Visitors can take the elevator to the 25th floor and walk up the remaining 3 flights.

Dietel & Wade, 1931

Bu�alo and Erie County Public Library 1 Lafayette Square

Last Admittance: 3:30pm20 minute tours o�ered on the half-hour, led by Library sta�, will begin at the Washington Street main entrance and will include an overview of Library services and history, visits to all current exhibits (Children’s literature and Audubon’s Quadrupeds of North America), the Mark Twain Room, and the Grosvenor Room, center for local history/genealogy.

Information Hub (Located outside) – Chat with Doors Open Bu�alo volunteers,

learn about our Doors Open partners!

Kideney Architects, 1964The Bu�alo Harbor Museum

66 Erie St.

Last Admittance: 3:45pmVisitors will see the museum which is dedicated to preserving the city’s maritime heritage. The Bu�alo Harbor Museum obtained the building in 1997 and opened the museum in 2001. It holds many artifacts from Bu�alo’s maritime history, including the bell from the Crystal Beach Boat “Canadiana”.

1896-1897

Delaware North Building250 Delaware Ave.

Visitors will be able to see the first floor of the building, which is home to Delaware North corporate headquarters, the Westin Hotel, and Patina 250 restaurant. Also within the building is the largest living plant wall in the area, as well as the first smart elevator system in Western New York.

Diamond Schmitt Architects, Uniland Development Co., 2015

Electric Tower535 Washington St.

Last Admittance: 3:30pmTimed tickets are required for this buildingOne of the most recognizable buildings in the Bu�alo skyline, the Electric Tower has returned to its original grandeur with a comprehensive restoration of the building lobby, common areas, and a full building mechanical system replacement featuring many “Green” upgrades. Experience the charm and character present only in a true landmark setting

Portions of this building are not handicap accessible

Esenwein & Johnson, 1912; Renovations: Iskalo Development Corp. Ellicott Square Building

295 Main Street

Last Admittance: 3:45pmVisitors will experience the nineteenth century grandeur of the lobby of the Ellicott Square Building, which was considered the largest o�ce building in the world when it first opened in 1896. The building’s most extravagant feature is the expansive central court which is highlighted by a glass roof and two grand staircases.

Daniel Burnham & Co., 1896ICON KEY:

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500 Pearl500 Pearl St.

Last Admittance: 3:45pmVisitors will be able to tour the restored Bu�alo Christian Center and Forbes Theater, the heart of 500 Pearl. Additions to the complex also include several restaurants, lounges, a hotel, and the Spare Lanes Bowling Alley.

Esenwein & Johnson, 1914

Avant Building200 Delaware Ave.

Last Admittance: 3:45pmVisit the lobby of the Embassy Suites Hotel, then visit the o�ce lobby and get a tour up to the 10th floor to see sweeping north and south views of Bu�alo.

Pfohl, Roberts & Biggie, 1971; Renovations: Uniland Development Co.

Alleyway Theatre One Curtain Up Alley

Visit Bu�alo's home for new plays in this 1941 Art Moderne former Greyhound Bus Terminal. A new mural and bar are featured in the lobby, and Salvador Dali exhibit in the gallery. Free presenta-tions at the bottom of every hour guide visitors through the process of making new plays here at the Alleyway. Live performance of WHITE RABBIT RED RABBIT (a Bu�alo premiere play) onstage tonight through October 3. Special discounts available on site today.

W.S. Arrasmith, 1941

Brisbane Building403 Main St.

Last Admittance: 3:30pmTimed tickets are required for this buildingO�ering: Guided toursThe Brisbane Building has been a fixture in Downtown Bu�alo since it opened in 1895. It was in disrepair when Stuart Hunt purchased the building in 1985. Mr. Hunt renovated the entire building, including the lobby and public areas and installing modern HVAC and mechanical systems. The Brisbane is again going through a significant restoration process that can be seen on the Doors Open Bu�alo tour.

M.E. Beebe & Son, 1895

Last Admittance: 4:00pm

The Bu�alo NewsOne News Plaza

Corner of Washington and Scott St, Use Scott Entrance

Timed tickets are required for the guided tour of this building.Last tour: 2:30pm View our lobby that includes historic front pages from the past. The guided tour includes the plate making room to see how the plates are produced as part of the "o�set printing" process. You can also tour the press room where you can view the two printing presses that were manufactured in Germany and installed in 2004. These two KBA presses produce our daily newspaper and much more.

Edward Durrell Stone, 1973

Bu�alo Presidential Center1 Lafayette Square-2nd Floor

Learn about 208 years of presidential history dating back to William Henry Harrison's visit in 1813 as a general in the War of 1812 before he became president in 1840. See original artifacts and hear the stories of the Presidents who began their political careers here.

Last Admittance: 3:30pmO�ering: Guided tours, self-guided tours, Exhibits.

Colored Musicians Club145 Broadway

Outdoor Pop-Up Exhibit in front of the Colored Musicians Club with travelling exhibit describing the history of the Michigan Street African-Ameri-can Heritage Corridor and the expansion of the Colored Musicians Club


Electrify Bu�alo589 Ellicott Street

11am-3pmNational Grid, the Bu�alo Niagara Medical Campus (BNMC) and many others are teaming up to bring Bu�alo and the WNY community an experience with all-things electric transportation! At this free event, you’ll demo electric vehicles (test drives originating on site), and see charging stations, e-scooters, e-bikes, e-backhoes, and other forms of electric transport in action. You’ll also learn about the incentives and meet the champions of other green energy resources paving the way to our clean energy future. There will be food trucks, ra�e prizes, a kid zone, and more – bring the family!

Eliza Quirk House72 Sycamore

Come take a look inside 72 Sycamore also known as the Eliza Quirk Boarding House. Visitors will be permitted to take a look inside the building, which is currently awaiting construction, and view mockups of the building’s future.

1848Last Admittance: 3:45pm

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Freedom WallMichigan Ave. & Ferry St

The Albright-Knox Art Gallery Public Art Initiative, in collaboration with the Michigan Street African-American Heritage Corridor and neighborhood stakeholders, envisioned this mural as a way to celebrate our nation’s historic and ongoing struggles for political and social equality, including the formative and lasting contributions of local leaders to this cause.

Hotel Lafayette391 Washington Street

Visitors will view the lobby and first floor hallway during short 10-minute tours The Lafayette Brewing Co. restaurant will be open starting at 11am.

Louise Blanchard Bethune, 1904; Renovations: Rocco Termini 2012

The Irish Classical Theatre Co.625 Main St.

Opens at 10:15amLast Admittance: 1:45pmCome see the only true theatre-in-the-round in Bu�alo! Enjoy a tour of the Irish Classical Theatre lobby and lounge, stage, dressing room, and o�ces.

Flynn & Battaglia Architects, 1998

M&T Bank’s Gold Dome Branch at Fountain Plaza

1 Fountain Plaza

Last Admittance: 3:30pmThe murals that adorn the ceilings were completed in 1926, painted by Francis, Davidson & Savage Painting Company. At the top of the dome is a quote from ancient Chinese philosopher Confucius, which reads, “Virtue is the root, and wealth is the flower.” The golden age of Bu�alo is represented with four panels: Commerce, Industry, the Arts, and Power.

Green & Wicks, 1901

Full Circle Studios710 Main St


Visitors will see a digital media company at work and be able to view examples of technology including: drone photography, digital signage, museum interactive exhibits, video graphics design & creation, as well as, more traditional film/video production techniques.Handicap accesss 1st floor only

O�ering: Guided tours; Exhibits; Audio/visual

Kenney, Shelton, Liptak & Nowak, LLPThe Calumet Building, 233 Franklin St.

Last Admittance: 4:00pmTake a guided tour of the second and third floors of the Calumet Building – see the original architecture, including windows, flooring, and exposed rafters.

Esenwein & Johnson, 1906

HANSA Workspace505 Ellicott

Welcome to a new way to work, collaborate, and network. HANSA workspace is an all-inclusive professional shared o�ce space and modern coworking center. Opened in August 2020, HANSA is a uniquely Bu�alo example of adaptive reuse providing a chic industrial design comple-mented with local art and décor. HANSA’s twist on the traditional o�ce inspires productivity by providing an abundance of natural light, a two-story atrium, two grand staircases, and an outdoor patio. Visitors from Doors Open Bu�alo can win a private o�ce for a month! Stop in for details.

Michigan Street Baptist Church 511 Michigan Ave.


Beginning with the congregation’s active involvement in abolition and its role in the underground railroad, to the progressive leadership of Reverend J. Edward Nash, the Church has served as an anchor for neighborhood life. In the 20th century, the church acted as a major community center for people coming to Bu�alo in the Great migration from the South.Community Archaeology Day: Help us dig in the dirt as we search for archaeological material from the 19th century African-American congregation! We will have demonstrations of archaeological surveys and information for students looking to get into this exciting field from 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM

Local African-American Tradesmen, 1845-1849

O�ering: Guided Tours, Exhibits.

Nash House Museum36 Nash St.

Timed tickets are required for this buildingExperience the historic home of Rev. J. Edward Nash and his wife Mrs. Frances Jackson Nash. Rev. Nash was the pastor of the Michigan Street Baptist Church from 1892 – 1953. Thirty-minute tours will be o�ered on the hour.

ca. 1900

One M&T Plaza345 Main St.

Last Admittance: 3:30pmExperience the wide-open space of the bank lobby with its thirty-five foot ceiling that is completely free of structural supports such as columns. Visitors with timed tickets will also be able to explore the recently remodeled executive suite on the 19th floor, with sweeping views of Downtown Bu�alo and Lake Erie.

Minoru Yamasaki, 1967Timed tickets are required for access to the 19th floor

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Longshed at CanalsideOne Marine Drive

Last Admittance: 3:30pmO�ering: Guided tours; Self-Guided Tours; Exhibits; Audio/VisualThe Bu�alo Maritime Center is constructing a full-sized reproduction of the Erie Canal Boat “Seneca Chief” at the Longshed. See an exhibit dedicated to the history of the Erie Canal and interactive displays on the mezzanine. Walk on the floor of the Longshed to see the construction up-close and talk with boatbuilders about the process to build this 73 foot-long vessel!

HHL Architects, 2019

Erie County’s Old County Hall92 Franklin St.

Observe the Erie County Legislative Chambers, the New York State Supreme Court Ceremonial Courtroom, and the Erie County Surrogate’s Court Courtroom. The Erie County Surrogate’s Court Courtroom was the location of the 1901 trial of Leon Czolgosz, President William McKinley’s assassin. Visitors will also have the opportunity to see where McKinley laid in state in the first floor lobby.

Andrew Jackson Warner, 1871-1876

St. Michael’s Church651 Washington St.

12pm-4pmLast Admittance: 3:45pmVisitors will enjoy the stained glass windows created by Meyer Co. in Munich as well as beautiful religious statuary. Self-guided tour brochure available.

Patrick Keely, 1867; Reconstruction: Roswell E. Pfohl, 1962

St. Paul’s Episcopal Cathedral139 Pearl St.

12pm-4pmLast Admittance: 3:45pmVisitors will be met by various displays depicting events and information that span St. Paul’s Episcopal Cathedral’s 200 year history in Bu�alo, NY. St. Paul’s is the cathedral for the Episcopal Diocese of Western New York, and is classified as a National Historic Landmark.

Richard Upjohn, 1851 & Robert W. Gibson, 1890

Road Less Traveled Theater456 Main Street

Last Admittance: 3:00pmRoad Less Traveled Productions built its 96 seat theater inside 456 Main Street and opened it in 2018. Prior to that, the building sat vacant for at least 30 years. It was previously the Baker Shoes building.

Trinity Episcopal Church371 Delaware Ave.

Last Admittance: 12:45pmVisitors will be able to view the beautiful stained-glass windows. Trinity is unique in that it has masterpieces of both LaFarge and Ti�any. Trinity, a local landmark, is listed on both the State and National Registers of Historic Places.

Arthur Gilman, Cyrus Porter, 1869-1905

P&A Group17 Court Street

Last Admittance: 3:30pmConstructed in 1929, 17 Court Street was the first Bank of Bu�alo. Visitors will be able to view the first floor lobby where a photo of the building from 1929 will be on display.

Western New York Book Arts Center468 Washington St.

Last Admittance: 3:45pmThe WNY Book Arts Center is excited to welcome you to our newly renovated hub, located in the heart of the Literary Corridor! Experience Erie County's only community letterpress and screen print studios, shop handmade goods from more than 100 artists, view exhibitions in our main and studio galleries, and engage your creative curiosity with a hands-on printmaking demonstration.

The St. Jude Center Diocesan Shrine to St. Jude

760 Ellicott St

Last Admittance: 4:30pmA carriage house built in 1856 turned into a place of worship in 1968. A haven for consolation for all visiting the Niagara Medical Campus. The St. Jude Center initially was called the Niagara Hotel. The house and chapel have been restored to its original beauty with Victorian gardens surrounding it.

Stiegletz, Stiegletz & Tries, 1993


Bley & Lyman, 1929

ca. early 1920’s

St. Anthony of Padua Church154 Court Street

Last Admittance: 2:45pmVisitors will tour the interior of the church and in the lower-level, the Italian Heritage Museum. We are the mother church of Western New York and Southern Ontario Italian communities, founded in 1891.

Michael Sheehan, 1891; 1904 renovation: Albert A. Post

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Seneca One1 Seneca St., Use entrance at west plaza

Occupying over 1.4 million square feet in Downtown Bu�alo, Seneca

One aims to play a major role in finally connecting Main Street to

Canalside to help reestablish our community as a waterfront city and

deserving destination. Our remarkable footprint is peppered with restau-

rants, retailers, residences, and businesses – all paired with an unmatched

view and buzzing atmosphere. Five unique spaces in Seneca One will be

open to tour as part of Doors Open Bu�alo:

M&T Tech Hub: M&T is bringing 1,500 technology employees to its Tech

Hub at Seneca One: check out some of their new space. Open

10am-4pm, filming permitted; no timed tickets required.

Lobby: Check out the bar from the set of The Sopranos and more inside

the transformed lobby. Open 10am – 2:30pm, no timed tickets required.

Interior filming prohibited. The Lobby Bar is open for drink service from

11am – 2pm.

23rd floor – M&T Tech Academy: M&T has created a Tech Academy to

train new workers in jobs of the future. Check out their learning space,

along with panoramic views of downtown Bu�alo and the waterfront.

Open 10am – 2:30pm, filming permitted; timed tickets are required.Filiming prohibited on this floor only

29th floor – Serendipity Lab: Enjoy the north view of Main Street and

downtown Bu�alo from this coworking space. Open 10am – 2:30pm,

interior filming prohibited; no timed tickets required.

37th floor: Enjoy the south view of Canalside and Lake Erie from the top

of Bu�alo’s tallest building. Open 10am – 2:30pm, interior filming

prohibited; no timed tickets required.

Skidmore, Owings, & Merrill, LLP, 1969-1974

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NEW PLAY DEVELOPMENT What you see on our stage often spent years in development. Alleyway awards the Mazumdar New Play award each year to an outstanding original play, and is a proud member of the National New Play Network, partnering with theatres across the country to support new plays and playwrights. This year, we begin our ALLEYWORKS series, providing op-portunities for actors and playwrights to network and collaborate.1 CURTAIN UP ALLEY 716-852-2600

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1. 500 Pearl500 Pearl Street2. Alleyway Theatre One Curtain Up Alley3. Avant Building200 Delaware Ave. 4. Brisbane Building403 Main Street.5. Bu�alo City Hall65 Niagara Square6. Bu�alo and Erie County Public Library: Central Library 1 Lafayette Square 7. The Bu�alo Harbor Museum66 Erie St.8. The Bu�alo News1 News Plaza9. Colored Musicians Club of Bu�alo145 Broadway 10. Delaware North Building250 Delaware Ave 11. Electric Tower535 Washington St.12. Electrify Bu�alo589 Ellicott13. Eliza Quirk House72 Sycamore14. Ellicott Square Building295 Main St15. Freedom WallMichigan Ave. & E. Ferry St.16. Full Circle Studios710 Main St.17. HANSA Workspace505 Ellicott St.

18. Hotel Lafayette391 Washington19. Irish Classical Theater Co.625 Main St.20. Kenney, Shelton, Liptak & Nowak, LLP233 Franklin Street21. Longshed at CanalsideOne Marine Drive22. M&T Bank’s Gold Dome Branch at Fountain Plaza1 Fountain Plaza23. Michigan Street Baptist Church511 Michigan Ave.24. Nash House Museum36 Nash St.25. Erie County’s Old County Hall92 Franklin St.26. One M&T Plaza345 Main Street27. P&A Group17 Court Street28. Road Less Traveled Theater456 Main St.29. Seneca One1 Seneca Street30. St Anthony of Padua Church651 Washington St.31. The St. Jude Center Diocesan Shrine760 Ellicott Street32. St Michael’s Church651 Washington Street33. St Paul’s Episcopal Cathedral139 Pearl Street34. Trinity Episcopal Church371 Delaware Ave.35. WNY Book Arts Center468 Washington St.VIP. VIP Lounge at SOHO64 West Chippewa at Franklinopen 10am-4pm Advanced tickets required

Be sure to visit our website www.doorsopenbu�alo.org for even more information on the buildings on tour and for any changes in the schedule.

The following buildings will be open for touring on Saturday, September 25, 2021. Be sure to note final admittance times or special hours for each building. Not all buildings will be open for the entirety of the event.

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1. 500 Pearl500 Pearl Street2. Alleyway Theatre One Curtain Up Alley3. Avant Building200 Delaware Ave. 4. Brisbane Building403 Main Street.5. Bu�alo City Hall65 Niagara Square6. Bu�alo and Erie County Public Library: Central Library 1 Lafayette Square 7. The Bu�alo Harbor Museum66 Erie St.8. The Bu�alo News1 News Plaza9. Colored Musicians Club of Bu�alo145 Broadway 10. Delaware North Building250 Delaware Ave 11. Electric Tower535 Washington St.12. Electrify Bu�alo589 Ellicott13. Eliza Quirk House72 Sycamore14. Ellicott Square Building295 Main St15. Freedom WallMichigan Ave. & E. Ferry St.16. Full Circle Studios710 Main St.17. HANSA Workspace505 Ellicott St.

On Sunday, September 26, Doors Open Bu�alo attendees can enjoy an added perk! Present your 2021 Doors Open Bu�alo program or Doors Open wrist band at the following local institutions in Bu�alo and beyond, and receive special discounts! Discounts apply on Sunday September 26, 2021 only for Doors Open Bu�alo participants. Hours and discounts vary. Please note where advance registration is required.

Aurora Historical Society Elbert Hubbard Roycroft Museum 363 Oakwood Ave., East Aurora, NY 14052

Aurora Historical Society Millard Fillmore Presidential Site24 Shearer Ave., East Aurora, NY 14052

Bu�alo & Erie County Botanical Gardens2655 South Park Ave., Bu�alo, NY 14218

Bu�alo & Erie County Naval & Military Park1 Naval Park Cove, Bu�alo, NY 14202

Bu�alo Fire Historical Society1850 William St., Bu�alo, NY 14206

The Bu�alo History Museum1 Museum Court, Bu�alo, NY 14216

Bu�alo Museum of Science1020 Humboldt Parkway, Bu�alo, NY 14211

Burchfield Penney Art Center1300 Elmwood Ave., Bu�alo, NY 14222

Castellani Art Museum of Niagara University17 Varsity Drive, Niagara University, NY 14109

Frank Lloyd Wright’s Graycli�6472 Old Lake Shore Road, Derby, NY 14047

The Japanese Garden at Delaware Park1 Museum Court, Bu�alo, NY 14216

Larkin Gallery701 Seneca Street, Bu�alo, NY 14210

Niagara Aerospace Museum9990 Porter Road, Niagara Falls, New York 14304

Roycroft Campus31 South Grove St. East Aurora, NY 14052

Steel Plant Museum of WNY100 Lee St., Bu�alo, NY 14210

Theodore Roosevelt National Historic Site641 Delaware Ave., Bu�alo, NY 14202

WNY Railway Historical Society Museum100 Lee St., Bu�alo, NY 14210


Larkin Gallery701 Seneca Street Bu�alo, NY 142109:00am-6:00pmLast Admittance: 5:00pmSpecial: $5.00 admission for Doors Open participants.The Larkin Gallery, housed in the Larkin Center of Commerce, focuses on the history of the Larkin Soap Co., founded in 1874. A variety of products manufactured and/or distributed from the Larkin District are on display. Prominent Bu�alonians involved with the Larkin Play are also featured within the gallery.

Niagara Aerospace Museum9990 Porter Road, Niagara Falls, NY 14304

11:00am-4:00pmLast Admittance: 3:30pmSpecial: Free admission for Doors Open participants. The Niagara Aerospace Museum tells the story of Western New York's rich aviation and aerospace history through artifacts, displays and full-size planes


11:00am-4:00pmLast Admittance: 3:55pmSpecial: Buy one, get one free tour admission. 15% o� select seasonal gift shop merchandise. Visit the National Historic Landmark Roycroft Campus to explore the rich history of Elbert Hubbard and the Roycrofters’ center of the early 1900s Arts & Crafts Movement. Advance registration is required and must be made by phone at (716) 655-0261, can be taken up until tour time if space still available.

Steel Plant Museum of WNY100 Lee st., Bu�alo NY 14210

10:30am-4:00pmLast Admittance: 3:30pmSpecial: Free admission. The Steel Plant Museum of WNY, features an exhibit, artifacts and videos of the former industry’s role in WNY history. Gift shop accepts cash or check only.

WNY Railway Historical Museum701 Seneca Street Bu�alo, NY 1421010:30am-4:00pmLast Admittance: 3:30pmThe WNY Railway Historical Society museum, featuring artifacts of the railroads which helped build our area. Gift shop accepts cash or check only.

The Bu�alo History Museum1 Museum Court Bu�alo, NY 1421612:00pm-5:00pmLast Admittance: 4:30pmSpecial: Admission: Free Admission; Gift shop discount: 10% Current exhibits include: Icons: The Makers and Moments of Bu�alo Sports, Fifty Years of Conservation of Cultural Heritage, The Native American Gallery, and more


10:00am-4:00pmLast Admittance: 3:30pmSpecial: Buy one adult admission, get one admission (child, senior or adult) free.Discover the Bu�alo Museum of Science’s interactive Science Studios, meet Seymour the mastodon and Stu�y the Bison, and explore world cultures and natural history through our treasured collections.


12:00pm-4:00pmLast Admittance: 3:45pmSpecial: Free admission to all and free gift with gift shop purchase. Doors Open visitors are invited to explore exciting exhibitions on view: Art In Craft Media; Charles E. Burchfield: Working From Home; Bill Stewart & A Shaman’s World; At The Water’s Edge, Paintings And Drawings By Mildred C. Green; Power. Public tour takes place at 2 PM. Support the arts! Shop the Museum Store for great gift ideas for the art lover in your life.


M&T Pavilion open 10AM to 4PM, tours available from 11AM to 3PM, Last admittance: 2:30pm

Special: $5 o� regular admission. 10% o� most Gift Shop purchases.Advanced registration highly recommended.Graycli� is open year-round for great tours and events! For information and to reserve your spot, visit ExperienceGraycli�.org!


1:00pm-5:00pmLast Admittance: 4:45pmSpecial: Admission always free.The Castellani Art Museum (CAM) at the center of the Niagara University campus is dedicated to the enjoyment and educational potential of artistic creativity. Notable artists currently on display include Pablo Picasso, Andy Warhol, Salvador Dali, Joan Mitchell, Louise Nevelson, Joan Miro, Rene Magritte, Robert Rauschenberg, Niki de Saint Phalle, and many more.

Theodore Roosevelt National Historic Site641 Delaware Ave., Bu�alo, NY 1421011:30am-5:00pmLast Admittance: 3:30pmSpecial: 10% museum gift shop discount for Doors Open visitors.A guided tour will take visitors back to 1901 to witness the inauguration of Theodore Roosevelt as the nation’s 26th president. Tour includes restored rooms, film and exhibits. Advance registration required at www.trsite.org. Face mask and social distancing required.

The Japanese Garden at Delaware Park1 Museum Court, Bu�alo, NY 14216, Mirror Lake side of

Bu�alo History Museum

There will be presentations on the Japanese Garden at 12:15 pm and 1:15 pm in the Bu�alo History Museum Auditorium. Guests are encouraged to stroll through the garden after the presentation.Special: Free admissionThe Friends of the Japanese Garden will be in the Garden from 12pm – 2:30pm to answer questions.

Aurora Historical Society Elbert Hubbard Roycroft Museum

363 Oakwood Ave., East Aurora, NY 14052

1:00pm-4:00pmLast Admittance: 3:30pm

Special: Free admission for Doors Open participants The museum contains one of the rarest collections of Roycroft artifacts: beautifully bound and illuminated books, furniture and copper work, as well as oil paintings by Alex Fournier and leather work by George ScheideMantel.

Aurora Historical Society Millard Fillmore Presidential Site

24 Shearer Ave., East Aurora, NY 14052

1:00pm-4:00pmLast Admittance: 3:30pmSpecial: Free admission for Doors Open participants. Millard Fillmore, who served as the 13th president of the United States from 1850 and 1853, began his law and political career in East Aurora. Fillmore built the house in 1826 for his bride Abigail. It is the only remaining house of the 13th President.

Bu�alo & Erie County Botanical Gardens

2655 South Park Ave., Bu�alo, NY 14218

10:00am-5:00pmLast Admittance: 3:30pmSpecial: Buy one get one free admission of equal or lesser value.The Wegman’s Family Garden and Outdoor Children’s Garden are now open. Bring your family or a friend and enjoy the beauty of the Botanical Gardens! Advance registration required at https://www.bu�alogardens.com/prod-ucts/e-tickets-hours.

Bu�alo & Erie County Naval Military Park

1 Naval Park Cove, Bu�alo NY 14202

10:00am-5:00pmLast Admittance: 4:00pmSpecial: Buy one get one free admission. The Bu�alo and Erie County Naval & Military Park is the largest inland Naval Park in the United States. Take a self-guided tour of USS The Sullivans, USS Little Rock, and USS Croaker, and enjoy the beautifully manicured Monuments Garden, Museum, United States Military Exhibits, and Gift Shop on Bu�alo’s Waterfront.

Bu�alo Fire Historical Society1850 William St., Bu�alo NY 1420610:00am-4:00pmLast Admittance: 3:30pm

Special: Free Admission: Free; Gift shop discount: 15%


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On Sunday, September 26, Doors Open Bu�alo attendees can enjoy an added perk! Present your 2021 Doors Open Bu�alo program or Doors Open wrist band at the following local institutions in Bu�alo and beyond, and receive special discounts! Discounts apply on Sunday September 26, 2021 only for Doors Open Bu�alo participants. Hours and discounts vary. Please note where advance registration is required.

Aurora Historical Society Elbert Hubbard Roycroft Museum 363 Oakwood Ave., East Aurora, NY 14052

Aurora Historical Society Millard Fillmore Presidential Site24 Shearer Ave., East Aurora, NY 14052

Bu�alo & Erie County Botanical Gardens2655 South Park Ave., Bu�alo, NY 14218

Bu�alo & Erie County Naval & Military Park1 Naval Park Cove, Bu�alo, NY 14202

Bu�alo Fire Historical Society1850 William St., Bu�alo, NY 14206

The Bu�alo History Museum1 Museum Court, Bu�alo, NY 14216





The Japanese Garden at Delaware Park1 Museum Court, Bu�alo, NY 14216

Larkin Gallery701 Seneca Street, Bu�alo, NY 14210

Niagara Aerospace Museum9990 Porter Road, Niagara Falls, New York 14304


Steel Plant Museum of WNY100 Lee St., Bu�alo, NY 14210

Theodore Roosevelt National Historic Site641 Delaware Ave., Bu�alo, NY 14202

WNY Railway Historical Society Museum100 Lee St., Bu�alo, NY 14210

Free unlimited admission to all basic walking/bike toursFree admission to the annual Winter Speaker Series Discounts on kayak tours, specialty tours, and events

Free unlimited admission to all basic walking/bike toursFree admission to the annual Winter Speaker Series Discounts on kayak tours, specialty tours, and events

MEMBERSHIP LEVELSPasses are active for one full year from activation. Each membership level receives a free walking tour for a guest!

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