Buffalo Historical Societies & Museums
The Buffalo History Museum
The Buffalo History Museum, a leading historical organization in Western New York since 1862, preserves genuine narratives that define their community. Its collections, exhibits, and programs showcase individuals, events, and movements that shaped American history in the region.
Location:
Mail: 1 Museum Ct, Buffalo, NY 14216
Phone: (716) 873-9644
Email: library@buffalohistory.org.
Western New York Heritage
Western New York Heritage is to promote pride in the region by increasing knowledge and appreciation of the art, architecture, and history of Western New York.
Location:
Address: 495 Pine Ridge Heritage Boulevard Cheektowaga, NY
Phone: (716) 893-4011
Email: info@wnyheritage.
Western New York Genealogical Society
The Western New York Genealogical Society’s goal is to preserve and promote the genealogical heritage of the eight counties in Western New York that were part of the original Holland Land Company Purchase. They collect and preserve genealogical records, make them available to researchers, foster genealogical education and research, and encourage record preservation.
Address: Library Collection in Buffalo & Erie County Public Library, 1 Lafayette Square, Buffalo, NY 14203
Phone: (716)-550-2439
Email: info@wnygs.org
Cheektowaga Historical Association and Museum
The Cheektowaga Historical Association and Museum collects, preserves, and exhibits artifacts and other material depicting or directly affecting the life in the area of the Town of Cheektowaga, located in western New York State.
Address: 3329 Broadway, Buffalo, NY 14227, USA
Phone: (716)-684-6544
Email: cheektowagahistory@yahoo.com
Buffalo Fire Historical Society
The mission of the society is to gather, conserve, display, and allow entry to information and items connected to the firefighting field, fire safety, and fire prevention. Additionally, it aims to educate the public on these topics.
Address: 850 William Street, Buffalo, N.Y. 14206
Phone: (716)-892-8400
Email: bfhsmuseum@verizon.net
Jewish Genealogical Society of Buffalo
The JGS of Buffalo is part of the International Association of Jewish Genealogical Societies, organizing an annual week-long conference with international experts that can aid genealogical research. Their library contains instructional materials, Jewish name and surname books, Jewish Encyclopedia, Who’s Who books, medical directory, gazetteers, maps, and newsletters from national and international Jewish genealogical societies.
Contact Information:
Email: JewishGenBuffalo@gmail.com
