Museum of disABILITY History, Buffalo

Name: Museum of disABILITY History
Address: 3826 Main St, Buffalo, 14226-3238, United States
Telephone: +1 716-629-3626

#38 among attractions in Buffalo

Museum, Specialty museum, History museum

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Facts and practical information

The Museum of disABILITY History is a museum related to the history of people with disabilities from medieval times to the present era. Located at 3826 Main Street in Buffalo, New York, US, it is the only "brick-and-mortar" museum in the United States dedicated exclusively to preserving the history of people with disabilities. The museum seeks to promote a higher level of societal awareness and understanding, and a change in attitudes, perceptions and actions that will result in people with disabilities having the greatest possible participation in their communities. ()

Coordinates: 42°57'44"N, 78°48'29"W

Address

3826 Main StEggertsvilleBuffalo 14226-3238 United States

Contact

+1 716-629-3626

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Day trips

Museum of disABILITY History – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Grover Cleveland Golf Course, University Presbyterian Church, University Park Historic District, St. Andrew's Episcopal Church.

0.4 miS
Outdoor activities, Golf
Grover Cleveland Golf Course, Buffalo
11 min walk • The Grover Cleveland Golf Course is a historic golf course located in Buffalo, New York that hosted the 1912 U.S. Open that was founded as The Country Club of Buffalo. It is one of two courses owned by Erie County.
0.9 miSW
42°57'17"N • 78°49'21"W
University Presbyterian Church, Buffalo
23 min walk • Church
0.9 miSW
Neighbourhood
University Park Historic District, Buffalo
24 min walk • University Park Historic District is a national historic district located in the University Heights neighborhood of Buffalo in Erie County, New York.
1.4 miSW
42°56'57"N • 78°49'40"W
St. Andrew's Episcopal Church, Buffalo
35 min walk • Church
0.7 miSW
Synagogue
Jewish Center of Atlantic Beach, Amherst
19 min walk • The Jewish Center of Atlantic Beach is an Orthodox Synagogue located on Nassau Avenue in Atlantic Beach, New York. The Synagogue was founded in 1953. JCAB is the only Synagogue in Atlantic Beach. The Congregations includes approximately 250 families. Rabbi Samuel Klibanoff served as the Rabbi of the Congregation for 11 years.
1.4 miSW
Neoclassical architecture
Public School No. 63, Buffalo
36 min walk • Public School No. 63, also known as Campus North School, is a historic school building located in the Kensington-Bailey neighborhood of Buffalo, Erie County, New York.
0.8 miW
Colonial revival architecture
Edward A. Diebolt House, Buffalo
20 min walk • Edward A. Diebolt House is a historic home located at Buffalo in Erie County, New York. It is a Colonial Revival style frame house built in 1922–1923.
0.9 miS
Sport, Sport venue
Rotary Field, Buffalo
24 min walk • Rotary Field is a field and former athletics stadium in Buffalo, New York, on the South Campus of the University at Buffalo. It was the home field for the Buffalo Bulls football teams from 1920 to 1942, and again from 1955 to 1984.
1.1 miE
Universities and schools
Daemen College, Amherst
28 min walk • Daemen University is a private university in Amherst, New York and Brooklyn, New York. Formerly Daemen College and Rosary Hill College, the now-non-denominational school was founded by the Sisters of St. Francis in 1947. Daemen enrolls approximately 2,600 students.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Museum of disABILITY History open?

Museum of disABILITY History is open:

Monday 10 am - 4 pm
Tuesday 10 am - 4 pm
Wednesday 10 am - 4 pm
Thursday 10 am - 4 pm
Friday 10 am - 4 pm
Saturday 10 am - 4 pm
Sunday closed

Which popular attractions are close to Museum of disABILITY History?

Nearby attractions include Jewish Center of Atlantic Beach, Amherst (19 min walk), Edward A. Diebolt House, Buffalo (20 min walk), University Presbyterian Church, Buffalo (23 min walk).

How to get to Museum of disABILITY History by public transport?

The nearest stations to Museum of disABILITY History:

Light rail

University • Lines: Metro (21 min walk)
LaSalle • Lines: Metro (38 min walk)