History | Kids Out and About Buffalo

Genesee Country Village & Museum

Only 25 minutes from downtown Rochester, spark your curiosity at Genesee Country Village & Museum - New York State's largest living history museum! Explore our 19th-century Historic Village, our John L. Wehle Gallery, and our Nature Center with 5+ miles of nature trails. Explore special events, daily historic happenings, kids camps, workshops, and more at www.gcv.org.
1410 Flint Hill Road PO Box 310
Mumford , NY , 14511
Phone: (585) 538-6822
42° 59' 33.594" N, 77° 52' 48.4284" W

New York Museum of Transportation

The New York Museum of Transportation is unique among Western New York's museums. In Rush, just 20 minutes from Rochester, the museum features vintage trolley cars, highway and horse-drawn vehicles, a steam locomotive, several model railroads, photos, exhibits, gallery, and gift shop. Relive holiday memories with the Midtown Plaza Monorail on display! Rides are included with admission on the only electric trolley line in New York State. No reservations needed except for certain special events. Open Sundays only.
6393 East River Rd
W. Henrietta , NY , 14586
Phone: (585) 533-1113
43° 1' 0.2136" N, 77° 42' 35.262" W

The Strong

Visit the Ultimate Play Destination: The Strong is a highly interactive, collections-based museum devoted to the history and exploration of play. Voted a top place to take kids in Rochester by KOAA readers.
One Manhattan Square
Rochester , NY , 14607
Phone: 585-263-2700
43° 9' 9.8784" N, 77° 36' 2.5524" W

Stutelage Innovations

Stutelage is most well known for our exceptional summer camps and school break camps. Taught by highly-qualified, passionate, and energetic certified teachers, Stutelage's camps are educational in nature and a whole lot of fun! We have locations in East Amherst, Clarence Center, North Tonawanda, Lancaster, Grand Island, and Orchard Park.
Multiple Locations
Buffalo Area , NY , .
Phone: 716-362-7848
42° 51' 6.4836" N, 78° 44' 51.4356" W

Explore & More - The Ralph C. Wilson, Jr. Children's Museum

Spark your kids' creativity, curiosity, and imagination at Western New York's only museum designed just for kids!
130 Main Street
Buffalo , NY , 14202
Phone: 716-655-5131
42° 52' 41.6604" N, 78° 52' 39.684" W

The Buffalo History Museum

Wherever you encounter The Buffalo History Museum—on-site, online, or out in the community—you’ll find Western New York’s stories shared with care, curiosity, and connection.
One Museum Court
Buffalo , NY , 14216
Phone: 716-873-9644
42° 56' 58.9452" N, 78° 51' 33.228" W

Location:

1 Lafayette Square
Buffalo, NY, 14203
United States

Phone:

716-858-8900

Buffalo & the Erie Canal: An Enduring Legacy

Dates: 
12/12/2025
12/13/2025
12/14/2025
Time: 
All day

Location: 
Corning Museum of Glass
See map: Google Maps

Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day

Dates: 
01/19/2026
Time: 
9:00am-5:00pm