Museums in Western New York
10 listed across 7 towns. Ages, schedule, and price up front - we link out to each provider.
Buffalo History Museum Junior History Buffs
museum · Buffalo
AgesJunior History Buffs ages 4–11 (education page also notes 4–9 in places)
ScheduleJunior History Buffs every third Friday at 10:00am; also Canalside Waterway of Change family exhibit
PriceJunior History Buffs free (sponsored); student field trips priced on education page
Explore & More — The Children's Museum
museum · Buffalo
AgesToddlers through early elementary engage most; all ages welcome
ScheduleOpen Wednesday–Sunday (typically 10am–4pm unless otherwise noted)
PriceGeneral admission $16 ages 1–59; members and children under 12 months free
Herschell Carrousel Factory Museum
museum · North Tonawanda
AgesHomeschool classes for students at every level (exact grade bands not posted); general admission children ages 2-16
ScheduleMuseum open for 2026 season Wed-Sat 10am-4pm, Sun 12-4pm; homeschool classes on featured dates (pre-registration required)
PriceHomeschool class $8 per student / $4 per guardian (tour, carrousel ride, STEM workshop); general admission $12 adults / $6 children 2-16 / under 2 free (includes two ride tokens)
National Comedy Center
museum · Jamestown
AgesChild 0–5 free; Child 6–12; Youth 13–17 (admission age bands)
ScheduleMuseum open Thursday-Monday 10am-5pm (Tuesdays open Memorial Day through Labor Day)
PriceChild (6-12) $24; Youth (13-17) $30; Child (0-5) free (All Day Pass prices on admission page)
Old Fort Niagara
museum · Youngstown
AgesChild ticket ages 12 and under; ages 5 and under free
ScheduleYear-round living-history site; July-August daily 10am-5pm; April-June and Sep-Oct 15 daily 10am-4pm; winter Wed-Sun 10am-4pm (see plan-your-visit for full calendar)
PriceAdult $21; Child (12 and under) $13; 5 and under free (special-event prices may vary)
Seneca-Iroquois National Museum
museum · Salamanca
AgesChildren 6 & under free admission; children 7-17 priced separately; educational tours for school groups
ScheduleOpen Mon–Sat 9:00am–4:30pm; closed Sunday (hours subject to change)
PriceIndigenous free; adults $13; veterans/seniors/college $10; children 7-17 $9; children 6 & under free; guided tour $20 per group
Buffalo Niagara Heritage Village
museum · Amherst
AgesK–8 (school tours)
ScheduleSummer camps when offered (Little Hands on the Farm; Pioneer Day Camp); school tours for K–8
PriceSchool tour children $8.50 / adults $10 (teachers free) per education page
Erie Canal Discovery Center
museum · Lockport
AgesKids free with parent or guardian (adult admission)
ScheduleMay 1 – Oct 31 open 9:00am-5:00pm daily; Nov 1 – Apr 30 open 10:00am-3:00pm Fri & Sat
PriceAdults $6; kids free with parent/guardian; Seniors / AAA/CAA / veterans $5; active-duty U.S. & Canadian military and dependents free (Blue Star Museum)
Fenton History Center
museum · Jamestown
ScheduleGuided tours and educational programs by appointment; walk-in visitors with guide booklet
PriceChildren under 17 Free; adults $10
Roger Tory Peterson Institute
museum · Jamestown
ScheduleMuseum and trails open to families; school and youth-group field trips by appointment
PriceAdults $12; seniors/military/students $10; youth 10–17 $6; under 10 Free