General Admission

General Admission for the 2026 Season will

begin on Thursday, May 14th and end on Saturday, September 26th.

 

2026 General Admission Hours 

• Thursdays 10 AM to 4 PM
• Fridays 10 AM to 4 PM
• Saturdays 10 AM to 4 PM

 

Please note, BNHV is closed on holidays.  

 

2026 General Admission Pricing

• Adults FREE
• Seniors/Military/Veterans FREE
• Children FREE
 
Free 2026 General Admission is made possible by a generous anonymous donor. 

 

Please click here to explore upcoming community events, programs, and workshops. 

 

Enjoy your visit? Consider becoming a Member! BNHV Membership offers extensive value, with free admission to Halloween Trick or Treat and our NEW EVENT, Holiday Harvest of Lights, as well as discounts to all other community events; access to exclusive, members-only programming; discounts on facility rentals; discounts on workshops, paid programs, and purchases in the museum store; and more! 

Click Here to Become a Member

 

BNHV offers free or discounted General Admission for members of the following organizations:

Buffalo Niagara Heritage Village Policies

 

  • Animal Policy: Pets, including but not limited to dogs, are not permitted. Service animals are permitted.
  • ​Event Policy: Events are held rain or shine. In the event of a weather emergency, BNHV will adhere to governmental traffic restrictions. In the event of a driving ban, BNHV will issue full refunds for affected ticket dates. 
  • Food & Drink Policy: There is no food or drink permitted in the museum exhibits, the research library, or in Historic Village buildings. Food and drink are permitted in outdoor picnic pavilions.
  • Historic Structure Policy: Food and drink are prohibited in historic structures. Due to space restrictions, strollers and wagons should remain outside of historic structures.
  • ​Photo Release Policy: Photographers and videographers are present during general admission hours and at BNHV community events, programs, and workshops. Please alert the admissions desk if you would not like your photograph taken during your visit. 
  • ​Refund Policy: No refunds will be made for those unable to attend events/programs purchased for. In the event BNHV cancels an event/program, all event/program attendees will receive a full refund.
  • Smoking & Vaping Policy: Smoking and vaping are prohibited within the Shaw Exhibition Building, Steffen Education Building, historic structures, and Historic Village.​
  • Ticket Policy: ​Tickets are non-transferable to other dates or times.
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