Treasuring the Past, Illuminating the Future |
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A New Beginning... and a new name! Amherst Museum is now the Buffalo Niagara Heritage Village. Read above for a message from Museum Director Joe Weickart.
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Experience 19th-century life on the Niagara Frontier and tour historic homes, churches and one-room schoolhouses on our beautiful 35-acre grounds with exhibits on local history, textiles, art and the Erie Canal. |
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Stay tuned for great events in 2012, including:
May 18/19: Amherst Youth Board Dusk to Dawn Relay Challenge June 16: German Festival July & August: A Taste of Blacksmithing course August 18: Scottish Festival |
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| OPEN YEAR-ROUND WINTER HOURS (October to April) Tuesday - Friday, 9:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. SUMMER HOURS (April to Mid-October) Tuesday - Friday, 9:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Saturday - Sunday, 12:30 - 4:30 p.m. Closed Holidays MUSEUM CLOSED ON MONDAYS |
Our Mission: Buffalo Niagara Heritage Village is an educational institution whose mission is to engage a diverse audience in the exploration of history and its influence on present-day life in the Niagara Frontier, with emphasis on the Town of Amherst. We achieve our mission through historical research and interpretation, preservation and management of our collections and historic buildings, and creative activities and events. |
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Want to become a part of our family? Sign up to volunteer HERE. |
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Looking for something fun and unusual this summer? Learn the art of blacksmithing!