Pan-Am Weekend (May 21-22)

1 Museum Court,Buffalo NY 14216

21 May, 2021

Description

Commemorate the 120th anniversary of the Pan-American Exposition with The Buffalo History Museum! The Museum is offering free admission to the Resource Center at 459 Forest Avenue (which houses Spirit of the City: Imagining the Pan-American Exposition) on May 21st and May 22nd with free admission to the Museum on May 21st. We will be open 10am-5pm. Please note, the Museum is closed May 22nd. Our location at 459 Forest Avenue will be open. *Please note that our lower level and accessible entrance at the museum are currently closed due to construction* The maximum group size that can register through Eventbrite is 10. If you would like to attend the Museum with a group of more than 10 individuals, you must contact the Museum in advance by calling (716) 873-9644 ext. 309 or emailing [email protected]. We will discuss alternative options to ensure the safety of guests and staff, but keep in mind that indoor group tours are not allowed in New York State at this time. As you plan your visit, please keep in mind the following new procedures: • Masks are required for all staff and guests while inside the Museum and for the entire length of a visit. Masks should cover one’s nose, sit below the chin, fully cover one’s mouth and nose, and rest securely on one’s face. Face shields must be accompanied with a proper face covering that covers one’s mouth and nose. Masks can be cloth, surgical, or n95. • Guests are strongly encouraged to bring their own masks, but a number of disposable masks will be available. • Limiting the number of guests at the Museum to 50% of our maximum capacity • New guest check-in system and signage to minimize contact and promote social distancing • Exhibits and frequently touched surfaces will be disinfected four times per day during public hours • Hand sanitizing stations at Guest Services and throughout the Museum For information on Accessibility at the museum click here You can learn more about our new procedures here.