Explore Buffalo

01/30/2025

Docent Gail and TA Mary led a great tour of the history and stunning interior of St. Paul’s this morning! Our next tour of St. Paul's Episcopal Cathedral, Buffalo will be on Thursday, February 27 @ 10 am.

Visit ExploreBuffalo.org to sign up and check out all of Explore Buffalo’s upcoming tours 🦬➡️

01/29/2025

Congratulations to The Michigan Street Baptist Church on their Grand Re-Opening today! We encourage you to attend or take a free tour of the church on February 1st as part of the Michigan Street African American Heritage Corridor's Black History Month programming. View the post below to check out the other tours and presentations Michigan Street has lined up next month ⬇⬇⬇

🎉 Explore Buffalo's Black History
📍 Free tours of:

- The Michigan Street Baptist Church
- Nash House Museum Buffalo
- Wufo Black Radio History Collective

🔖 Get Your Corridor Passport!
Collect stamps from all three historic anchors and be entered into a raffle for an exciting grand prize!

🎤 Special Presentation: "The Corridor: Past, Present, Future"
🕐 Starts at 1 PM
📍 119 Broadway

Join Craig Steger, historian of The Colored Musicians Club & Jazz Museum, and Terry Alford, Executive Director of the MSAAHCC, for an engaging lecture on the rich history and bright future of the Corridor.

🗺️ Come celebrate Black history, culture, and community! Don’t miss this incredible day!

Learn more: https://www.michiganstreetbuffalo.org/bhm-2025

01/22/2025

Stay warm and stay safe, Buffalo! ❄️

It may be chilly out this week, but you still have the chance to enjoy some cozy indoor tours this week. ☃️

Link in bio to sign up 🦬

01/20/2025

Don't forget! Our City of Light bus tour is right around the corner! ⭐️

Limited spots are left - don't miss out on this one of a kind bus tour inspired by Lauren Belfer's novel "City of Light". Join us in this unique experience across Buffalo through the eyes of the narrator!

Link in bio to purchase tickets 🦬

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01/20/2025

Gear up for winter tours like a true Buffalonian! ❄️

From snapping pics of snowy landmarks to warming up with Tim Hortons (and maybe channeling some Josh Allen toughness 🏈), we’ve got all the essentials.

Make sure to bring these items next time you are on a tour with us - link in bio to sign up for the next one! 🦬

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01/15/2025

Check out some highlights from our Unitarian Universalist Church tour today! ⭐️

Docent Helen did an amazing job today showcasing off the beautiful architecture of the Universalist Church! Our TA Ellen also shared some of these jaw-dropping photos from the tour today!

We only host this tour once a month during our winter tour season! Don’t miss the next one- it’s a must see!

proceeds from each Sacred Spaces tour are shared with the participating house of worship to support maintenance of their historic building.

Proceeds from each Sacred Spaces tour are shared with the participating house of worship to support maintenance of their historic building.

Sign up in our link in bio! 🦬

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01/14/2025

Some of our favorite pictures from today’s Kleinhans tour!🤩

Docent Martha did a wonderful tour of Kleinhans today, showing tour guests hidden gems within Kleinhans and the history behind many of the structures within the building!

Tour guests were able to go on stage in different areas to get a performer’s point of view - how cool!

Check our link in bio for the next one! 🦬

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01/14/2025

Our annual gala is back! 🥂

Enjoy the first Saturday evening of spring at one of Buffalo's most historic addresses: The Twentieth Century Club on Delaware Avenue!

Come celebrate Explore Buffalo and support our community programs that educate thousands of people annually about our city's architecture, history, and neighborhoods.

Enjoy live jazz, drinks, passed hors d'oeuvres, and entree stations throughout the evening while exploring the beautiful interior of the Twentieth Century Club.

Get a special preview of our new tours planned for 2025, take pictures at the photo booth, and don't miss your opportunity to win a bottle (or two!) of wine at our cork pull.

⭐️Purchase tickets here: ⭐️

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01/14/2025

Explore Buffalo is seeking a full-time Visitor & Member Services Coordinator!

This position is responsible for ensuring that all visitors and
Explorer Pass Members receive high quality customer service when contacting Explore Buffalo about tours, events, programs, and memberships.

🦬 For the full job description and qualifications, please visit our website: https://explorebuffalo.org/join-our-team/

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01/13/2025

Our beloved City of Light bus tour is back again!⁠
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⭐️ Saturday, February 1 @ 1 pm⁠
Additional Date:
⭐️ Saturday, March 15 @ 1 pm
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If you've read Lauren Belfer's novel, "City of Light", this is just the tour for you! Join us on this one-of-a-kind, unique experience that explores Buffalo through the eyes of the narrator!⁠
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🦬 Sign up here: https://explorebuffalo.org/bus/city-of-light/
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01/10/2025

Check out some stunning stained glass from today’s First Presbyterian Tour! 🤩

During our winter tour season, Explore Buffalo offers a wide variety of Sacred Spaces tours for you to explore and learn more about each buildings architectural history.

Check out some upcoming tours in our link in bio! 🦬
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01/10/2025

Don't forget! ‼️

Our winter history course is coming up fast! It's not too late to learn about Buffalo's history in the comfort of your own home from January 23 - February 6 on Zoom at 7 pm. This three-part series will cover the history of the heart of Buffalo, from Lafayette Square to Niagara Square, led by our docent Ed! ⁠
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One ticket covers entry to all three parts of the History Course: General Admission: $20 | Individual & Dual Members: $15 | Patron & Louise Bethune Circle Members: FREE⁠. Link in bio to register.⁠
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📷: buffaloah.com⁠
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01/06/2025

Calling all Buffalo young professionals! 🦬

Dive deep into Buffalo’s neighborhoods, landmarks, and history while building your network and strengthening your connection to our city! Explore Buffalo’s 2025 Young Professionals Program, sponsored by National Fuel Gas Company, offers exclusive monthly tours, engaging conversations with community leaders, and happy hours in hidden gems around the Buffalo area.

Each program member will also receive a two-year Dual Explorer Pass Membership to take additional tours during and after the program. This membership gives you access to over 70 different walking and bike tours for free for two adults!

"Touring Buffalo’s sites and neighborhoods grew my love for this region and provided an eye-opening look into its past, present, and future." – Kelsey, 2024 Participant

Whether you’re new to the 716 or a lifelong resident, this program is your chance to grow roots, gain insight, and fall even more in love with Buffalo.
📅 April–December, second Thursdays, 2–6 PM

Applications open now—join us and discover Buffalo like never before!
Apply in our link in bio!

01/03/2025

Join our 2025 Docent Training Class! Learn more and apply here: https://explorebuffalo.org/docent-training/

In 2024, Explore Buffalo volunteer docents led tours and programs for 28,033 people – a new record. With more growth expected in 2025, Explore Buffalo is seeking new docents to

01/02/2025

✨️ Interested in sharing your passion for history, art, or culture? Want to inspire others and make a difference? ✨️

Join us for one of our mandatory Information Sessions to learn what it takes to become a docent and how to apply! 🦬

🗓️ Session Dates:
🦬 Thursday, January 9 at 6 PM
🦬 Saturday, January 11 at 10 AM
📍First Presbyterian Church, 1 Symphony Circle
🕘️ Duration: ~90 minutes

Select your preferred session date in the Class Application and take the first step toward this exciting opportunity with us! Link in bio to sign up!

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01/02/2025

Explore Buffalo is incredibly gracious of the support of our Season Sponsors and partners during our record breaking 2024 season. The generosity of our sponsors allows us to continue expanding the capacity of our tours, events, and education programs, engaging more and more people in the stories of Buffalo each year. Thank you to everyone who supported us in 2024. We're excited to see what 2025 will bring!🙌 🦬🧡

2024 Sponsors & Supporters:
M&T Bank
Uniland Development Company
Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield of Western New York
Ciminelli Real Estate Corporation
Larkin Development Group
Buffalo Spree magazine
National Fuel
Wegmans
Handlebars Cycle Company
The Nicotra Law Firm, PC

With additional generous support from:
New York State Council on the Arts
The Cameron and Jane Baird Foundation
Peter & Elizabeth Tower Foundation
Erie County, NY
Erie Canalway National Heritage Corridor

12/28/2024

Check out some of our favorite photos from city hall this year! 🤩

It’s not too late to join us on our last city hall tour of the year! Limited spots are left- so sign up quick! 🦬

Link in bio to sign up - it’s free! ✨

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