Buffalo’s Cultural
THERE’S A WEEKEND GETAWAY WAITING FOR YOU RIGHT IN THE HEART OF BUFFALO, NEW YORK.
The Cultural Corridor brings together some of the city’s most beloved attractions, from extraordinary art museums and world-renowned architecture to green space and local flavor, all within a few walkable blocks. This is where museums meet gardens and parklands near restaurants and amazing places to stay. Your next great find in the corridor is always just a few steps away. Use the interactive map to start exploring; you’ll find that you’ll need more than a day to make the most of every visit.
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Cultural Corridor
MUSEUMS AND ATTRACTIONS
This walkable stretch of Buffalo is packed with must-see cultural destinations. Explore the newly reimagined Buffalo AKG Art Museum, featuring iconic works from past and present. Across the way, the Burchfield Penney Art Center showcases celebrated regional artists. Dig into centuries of local history at the Buffalo History Museum, admire Frank Lloyd Wright’s magnificently restored Martin House, and experience live performances at the Buffalo State Performing Arts Center. Here, every block invites discovery.
The Buffalo History Museum
Frank Lloyd Wright's Martin House
Burchfield Penney Art Center
Take It Outside
Get outside and wander the paths of Delaware Park, designed by Frederick Law Olmsted and dotted with picnic spots and playgrounds, tennis courts and tucked away trails, and beautiful gardens. Every spring, admire the bursts of color from the cherry blossoms in the Japanese Garden, then in the summer, grab a FLOATmingo and paddle around Hoyt Lake or spread out a blanket for Shakespeare in the Park. Nearby, roam through the serene beauty of Forest Lawn Cemetery or get up close with animals from around the world at the Buffalo Zoo.
The Buffalo Zoo
Forest Lawn Cemetery
The Terrace at Delaware Park
Forest Lawn
STAY, SHOP AND DINE
The Cultural Corridor has evolved into a full-fledged getaway with the beautifully restored Richardson Hotel offering a stay as memorable as the attractions around it. For dinner with a view, The Terrace at Delaware Park delivers great food and one of the city’s best sunset spots. Looking to browse? Every museum gift shop offers something unique, from art books to locally made goods. And Elmwood Village is just around the corner, packed with even more boutique shops, cafés, and restaurants.
Richardson Hotel
Richardson Hotel
The Terrace at Delaware Park
Park It. Ride It. Love It.
Follow these pro tips to get in and out of Buffalo’s Entertainment District.
Public Transportation
Niagara Frontier Transportation Authority (NFTA) bus line 20 services the area.
Park Your Ride
Visitors will find public parking throughout the Cultural Corridor. Parking is located near major attractions, including museum lots and nearby street parking. Follow posted signage and pay any applicable fees where required to avoid any unwanted tickets.
Ride Share
Uber and Lyft provide convenient transportation options to and from the Cultural Corridor. For those who prefer to bike, Reddy Bikershare’s network of brand-new pedal-assist e-bikes is conveniently located around the Cultural Corridor.
Kids’ Clay Class: Pinch Pot Leaf Bowls (Ages 5-7)
10/24
Buffalo AKG Art Museum
Young artists will transform simple balls of clay into functional ceramic dishes using classic pinch pot techniques. Students will press…
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Kids’ Studio Art Class: Mask Making (Ages 8-12)
10/24
Buffalo AKG Art Museum
Sign your young artist up for a fun, hands-on workshop where you will transform a plain mask into a festive,…
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Mark-Making Pages: A Sculptural Bookmaking Workshop
10/24
Burchfield Penney Art Center
Step beyond traditional bookmaking in this process-based workshop exploring experimental drawing and sculptural form. Participants will create layered pages using…
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The Heart of Forest Lawn Walking Tour
10/24 – 10/24
Forest Lawn Cemetery
Enjoy the beauty of the cemetery while learning why Forest Lawn is a significant historic and cultural site for Western…
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Yoga Is Art
10/24 – 12/19
Buffalo AKG Art Museum
Each practice will be a form of yoga announced prior to the session whether a Vinyasa breath-to-movement practice, a Hatha…
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Buffalo 101: How History Shaped the Queen City – Session 4
10/28
Buffalo History Museum
School is in session! Join Erie County Historian Douglas Kohler for a four-part exploration of Buffalo’s past. Sessions will include…
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Tarot Card Salon with Terry Iacuzzo (afternoon session)
10/28
Burchfield Penney Art Center
Join world-renowned medium Terry Iacuzzo, Rev Ellen Bourn, and Krista Lea for a special Tarot Card Salon at the Burchfield…
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Art Moves Me
10/29 – 10/19
Burchfield Penney Art Center
The Burchfield Penney Art Center at SUNY Buffalo State is excited to host the sixth season of the innovative, award-winning…
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Beyond Boundaries : TCB – The Toni Cade Bambara School of Organizing
10/29
Burchfield Penney Art Center
On October 29th we welcome director and founder of Philadelphia’s Scribe Video Center, Louis Massiah, with the award-winning film, TCB…
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Something Sinister: The Haunted Landscapes of Charles E. Burchfield – Art Exhibit
10/29 – 02/28
Burchfield Penney Art Center
Something Sinister brings together a concentrated selection of works by Charles E. Burchfield that reveal the artist not simply as a…
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Tarot Card Salon with Terry Iacuzzo (evening session)
10/29
Burchfield Penney Art Center
Join world-renowned medium Terry Iacuzzo, Rev Ellen Bourn, and Krista Lea for a special Tarot Card Salon at the Burchfield…
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Voices in Contemporary Art: The Light in the Window
10/29
Buffalo AKG Art Museum
What does home mean to you? Join Holly E. Hughes, Godin-Spaulding Senior Curator for the Collection, in conversation with artists…
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The Light in the Window – Art Exhibit
10/30 – 05/09
Buffalo AKG Art Museum
How do we define home? The poet T. S. Eliot once wrote, “Home is where one starts from.” It is…
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Tipsy Crafts: Polymer Clay Jewelry & Charms (Ages 21+)
10/30
Buffalo AKG Art Museum
Discover the playful and versatile world of polymer clay. Using a vibrant palette of oven-bake clay, specialized molds, and texture…
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U.S. Army Concert Band
10/30
Buffalo State Performing Arts Center
The Concert Band & Soldiers’ Chorus are the oldest and largest of The U.S. Army Field Band’s performing components. Founded…
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Family Day Halloween at the Burchfield Penney
10/31
Burchfield Penney Art Center
Celebrate Halloween with the whole family at the Burchfield Penney Art Center! Bring kids of all ages for a day…
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Hauntingly Halloween
10/31
Kleinhan’s Music Hall
On Halloween night, the BPO transforms Kleinhans into a world of shadow, suspense, and orchestral storytelling. Led by Ron Spigelman,…
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Robert Cray Band
11/03
Buffalo State Performing Arts Center
Blues icon. Soul man. Rock and roller. Robert Cray is all these things&and more. From forming a teenage garage band,…
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Conservation Conversation: Going Ape
11/04
Buffalo Zoo
Canisius University’s Dr. Susan Margulis narrates the two decades of research she has led at the Buffalo Zoo with our Western…
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History Happy Hour: You Live on Stolen Land: The American Revolution and Haudenosaunee Homelands
11/04
The Buffalo History Museum
In 1779, the United States launched the Sullivan&Clinton Campaign to break the power of the Haudenosaunee. This explicitly genocidal campaign…
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A Look at the Life of a Visionary – Edythe “Kitty” Turgeon
11/05
The Buffalo History Museum
Longtime family friend and mentee Sandy Starks explores the remarkable life of Edythe “Kitty” Turgeon, a founder of the Roycroft…
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Book Club with Author, Neil Tetkowski
11/05
Burchfield Penney Art Center
Join us on Thursday, November 5, at 6:30 pm, with the author Neil Tetkowski, to discuss his book Ragazzo Americano:…
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Building Photographs: A Discussion with Biff Henrich and Greg Delaney
11/05
Frank Lloyd Wright’s Martin House
Join us for a lively discussion between photographer Biff Henrich and architecture professor Gregory Delaney on the intersection of these…
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Architectural Photo Tour at the Martin House
11/06
Frank Lloyd Wright’s Martin House
Join CEPA and the Frank Lloyd Wright Martin House for a unique two day collaborative workshop and photography tour! The…
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