In Buffalo and the entire Western New York region, everyone ought to know Charles E. Burchfield. I…read moream certain that those interested in art have heard of him as well. He's recognized as one of the most distinguished American painters. Charles Rand Penney was a Buffalo native who donated his collection of Western New York Art, including 183 works by Charles E. Burchfield. The Burchfield Penney Art Center is dedicated to works by Burchfield and by regional artists. You'll see those active in the previous and the contemporary century. The Burchfield Penney functions as a gallery and a museum, serving as an institution affiliated with the Buffalo State University. For this reason, many events are related to education and personal development. It is worth checking what is happening and which events align with your individual needs and interests. Either way, it is definitely a place worth visiting. It's New York's first green museum certified by the U.S. Green Building Council's (LEED) Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design program. It's a two-story open and bright space, pretty great to be honest :). On the second Friday of every month, admission is free. "Be ready for special events, music, workshops, happy hours and more!" It's also free for Burchfield Penney members, Buffalo State University Students, Faculty & Staff, United States and Canada Active Military and their families, United States Military Veterans, ASI Arts Access Pass holders, and children and teens under 18 years old.

A large, bright, two-story museum with several galleries on both floors…read more Unlike many museums which have no art created after 1870? This one will be displaying artwork solicited last year from local artists. Check their website for listings of rotating exhibits and openings.hh

I like to visit the AGO every year to check out the new artists' work, paintings, and sculptures…read moredisplayed. It's always refreshing seeing creative work in action, so this is my go-to spot for an intriguing, adventurous day out. My favourite theme was the KAWS display. They had multiple sculptures of KAWS in different colors, shapes and sizes. They also had a few KAWS x Simpsons paintings, which was my absolute favourite. I'm a huge Simpsons fan, so this was truly exciting to see. The gallery was bright, perfect for a photo-op to post on socials. I had a wonderful time, and I can't wait to visit again! If you're looking for a day out that'll inspire your creativity and stun you, this is definitely the spot to visit with friends or family.

We got tickets here as part of our city pass. The staff who scanned our tickets was really lovely!…read more There's a good amount of art here and it took us a couple of hours or so to look at everything. The line for the infinity mirror gets long as a warning. Luckily we were there at the same time as a visiting impression exhibit from the Dallas museum. Don't forget about the ships display downstairs in the basement!

Great museum with hidden gems! Nicely displayed of various…read moretypes of art collections. Worth the visit!

I love their programs at this museum. Artist talks are fun, relaxing and informative. It's an…read moreinteractive experience where you can learn and talk about art in a beautiful environment. Most exhibits have an opening reception where many times you can meet the artist and hear about their process. There are a few different galleries with changing exhibits. One is a very large space which is sometimes used for lectures and presentations. The museum is free. Easy access from the 190 but parking is limited. The volunteers and staff are helpful and knowledgeable. The exhibits are varied in styles. Right now there's one on tattoo artists and one on fairy tales and Greek mythology. I keep going back so I don't miss anything in this ever changing space.

My appointment was at 2:40pm and I was back in my car by 2:45 pm! The Workers and Volunteers were…read moreawesome and ran the process of Covid-19 vaccinations like a well oiled machine! They even had Red Pom-Poms to direct you to rhe seats and out the door! Thank you everyone for this process in these trying times! Be safe!

An absolute gem in the Lockport community. The house is a beautiful space to rent for an event. The…read morearena is home to recreations like soccer, and larger scale events. Great gallery shows in the Kenan House, and Jazz shows in the Taylor Theater.

Very small, but what a gem! Tons of history. I had no idea how many products were made in the…read morebuilding. The facility itself is fresh and new. Tiles, floors, walls... just gorgeous. The upscale restaurant 'Eckl's' is located inside, along with a lunch bistro right next to the gallery. The gallery is free admission, there is a $3 parking lot right across the street

Fun spot for what it is. If doing Ripley's get the bundle deal which includes this and the…read morewaxworks around the corner. Solid value. Selfie sticks/stands are included and plenty to use. The various scenes are all well done and fun for insta pics. Another spot you could spend as long as you want or walk through in 10 minutes.

I didn't have much interest in this place, but when I was buying tickets for the various…read moreattractions for my trip, they have a '3-pack' special for this, Ripleys, and the Toussard wax museum. The 2nd two, I had interest in and wanted to do, and it was cheaper to do the 3 pack than buy the other 2 seperate. So, while I didn't have any interest, as long as I had paid for it, I figured I'd at least pass through. Spent like 5 minutes, its just not my kind of place. Influencer types and the teenagers will probably love it, though. For what it was, I had a good time.

What a cool place! Located on a short street called Arthur - up off Tonawanda. A two or three…read moreblock street. The building in unassuming, but it's open to the public. It's a museum of sorts, and a learning center primarily. They have students for the riverside high school and at Mary's school for the Deaf both.

A distraction if you are already in the area- NOT worth a specific trip…read more Takes about 60-90 mins to go through the whole museum. This collection is a haphazard - found-this-in-my-basement assortment of "artifacts." There are no works of artists of note, and featured "modern" items are of questionable quality. There is a lot of open/empty space. Has a few interesting glass pieces, but you'll get more return on time and money by going to the Corning Museum of Glass.

From the owner: The Alfred Ceramic Art Museum at Alfred University houses nearly 8,000 ceramic and glass objects,…read moreranging from small pottery shards recovered from ancient civilizations to contemporary sculpture and installation pieces.

For a solid year, I wanted to go to a first Friday at the AKG. I didn't want to be there one to…read moreattempt Buffalo driving (we circled around to parallel park at 430) and needed someone to echo my musings. Well, I finally made it! We went through check in, where you had to fork over a suggested donation (instead of the usual 22 dollars). They take card, though we gave cash, which seemed like an easier way to exercise the discount. They offered an extra paid section to opt into for an extra 8 dollar charge that we turned down, taking our tiny tags. They're dinky and reusable and gotta attach somewhere to your person. She had also given me a wristband for the strap of Duckles, which had to be checked by a second girl who warned me that I could not wear my knapsack on my back. Could make it a tummy sack or an elbow purse to avoid bumping things, which is how I ended up cradling a stuffed duck around the museum. We hadn't nabbed a map and thought we could wing it. There are qr codes scattered about for info beyond the placards and finding where you have landed. We lucked out and scored a paper map abandoned on one of the numerous benches (there's also chairs and pull out chairs hanging for your resting pleasure) that we attempted to read. My directionally challenged self asked one of the security to send us off to the bridge, given two choices of route. We dodged the scenic way for a temporary outdoor escape, passing more art. Popping back inside we absorbed even more subsets of time and genre, respecting drawn boundaries and only touching things that said we could. There were things that touched us, our souls, that we could take photos of. There were also bizarre things and a bit of nudity. It's all art, including the special presentations and live music and everyday artists sketching in the hall. There was an interactive exhibit in the main that we skipped in the name of rumbling tummies, though we didn't try the cafe. Also avoided the gift shop, cutting out as the crowd began to swell around 6. The place was impeccably clean despite the abundance of windows and smudge worthy doors. It was worth coming out, though I'm unsure how often the exhibits rotate. Come see an authentic famous few and many more that'll have you saying the Albright is pretty *alright*.

The Buffalo AKG Art Museum is our local pride, and requires no advertising or persuasion to visit…read more Believe me, it's a fantastic destination. It's a beautiful space with a nice collection of fine arts. There is a new, three-story extension, a whole new building actually. So, be sure to have plenty of time to explore everything. Their website is very informative and easy to navigate. Check out the current special events and exhibitions. Currently, among others, on display is the "One with Eternity" by Yayoi Kusama, which includes her two Infinity Mirror Rooms and "Pumpkin", a giant orange pumpkin in an orange room covered with black dots. Tickets for this exhibition must be purchased separately and are valid for specific time slots. If there is a big crowd that day, wait a little and don't come from the beginning of your time slot (or figure this out by yourself). We had to leave and come back after a ridiculous experience. Waiting twenty minutes in line to see the actual installation for forty five seconds!? It was very confusing, and I believe there must be a different way to actually enjoy Kusama's work. We came back to see the second room with no wait, but still, with the forty five seconds rule. Ugh... Yes, let's loop if this is the only way which works. Don't forget, the general museum admission is free on the first Friday of the month, and I like that price.