Explore Buffalo

Join Explore Buffalo for our 2026 Fall History Course: Buffalo Lights the World: The Pan-American Exposition at 125 for four nights of Buffalo history, all from the comfort of your own home!

Oct. 29 — The Pan-American Exposition: Stepping Back in Time
Nov. 5 — Assassination! How a U.S. President Came to Buffalo and Lost His Life
Nov. 12 — The Women of the Pan-American Exposition: Art, Activism, and Entertainment
Nov. 19 — From Fact to Fiction: Transforming the Buffalo of 1901 into City of Light with author Lauren Belfer

All sessions are held on Zoom at 7 PM and admission is just $25 for the full four-part course - and Explorer Pass Members & Bethune Circle Members get to enjoy the course for FREE!

Explore the Exposition that put Buffalo on the world stage, changed the course of American history, and showed what a city could do with electricity ⚡

📅 Thursdays, Oct. 29–Nov. 19
💻 Zoom
🎟️ Register through the link in our bio or go to explorebuffalo.org

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On October 3rd, he asked me what day it was…
I said, “The day we’re taking a bus through Burchfield’s Buffalo AND getting spooky.” 👀

It's not too late! Book a spot for tomorrow through our link in bio or at explorebuffalo.org !

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👻 ALLENTOWN AFTER DARK… WITH A PSYCHIC MEDIUM!

On October 3, join Explore Buffalo for Spirits of Allentown and experience the neighborhood after dusk, where stories of restless spirits, mysterious happenings, and Allentown’s darker history come to life! 👀

And for this special date, Psychic Medium Ivy Rivera is joining us! Ivy will share her perspective and attempt to connect with the supernatural from Allentown’s past, adding an interactive twist to an already eerie evening.

LIMITED AVAILABILITY! Reserve your spot and get ready for a night of spirits! And, Ivy Rivera also joins us for the October 16 tour!

Link in bio or go to explorebuffalo.org to reserve your spot!

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The long awaited Doors Open Buffalo 2026 Recap is here!! 🤩

Over 5,300 of you visited Downtown Buffalo yesterday! It was so amazing to see so many people downtown enjoying the beautiful landmarks, buildings, people, restaurants, and more that Buffalo has to offer! ⭐️

Big thank you to all of our sponsors, volunteers, and staff that made Doors Open Buffalo happen. With your support we are able to continue educating and promoting the history and architecture of Buffalo for all! 💙

Here are some of our favorite shots of the day! Have some great shots from yesterday? Tag us in your posts and use so we can see them! Till next year! 💛🦬
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goood morningggg Buffalo!! ☀

Doors Open Buffalo is finally here - and with a perfect weather forecast!

If you still would like to join us today - have no fear! You can still register for Doors Open Buffalo online or register at any participating location day of! We can't wait to see everyone downtown!!

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our executive director has officially made it to the big screen 👀

well… sort of...

the new Josh Allen poster just went up on the Statler, and we may have made a (tiny) Explore Buffalo edit.

swipe to see the original ➡️

Doors Open Buffalo is TOMORROW! 🎉 Join us Saturday, Sept. 26 from 10 a.m.–4 p.m. for a free, family-friendly day exploring downtown Buffalo’s buildings, history + architecture.

free registration required! go to our link in bio or explorebuffalo.org/doorsopenbuffalo/

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