Burchfield Penney Art Center, Buffalo

Name: Burchfield Penney Art Center
Address: 1300 Elmwood Ave, Buffalo, 14222, United States
Telephone: +1 716-878-6011

#34 among attractions in Buffalo

Museum, Art museum, Art gallery

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The Burchfield Penney Art Center, or just the Burchfield Penney, is an arts and educational institution part of Buffalo State College, located adjacent to the main campus in Buffalo, New York, United States. Dedicated to the art and vision of American painter Charles E. Burchfield, it was founded in 1966 as the Charles E. Burchfield Center. The center features a museum, library, and activity space for the arts. It maintains the world's largest collection of Burchfield's work, as well as many other distinguished artists of Buffalo, Niagara and Western New York. It is engaged with every aspect of Buffalo and the region's rich cultural activity. ()

Established: 1966 (58 years ago)Coordinates: 42°55'53"N, 78°52'41"W

Address

1300 Elmwood AveElmwood (State Hospital)Buffalo 14222 United States

Contact

+1 716-878-6011

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Day trips

Burchfield Penney Art Center – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Albright-Knox Art Gallery, Buffalo State Sports Arena, Forest Lawn Cemetery, Buffalo History Museum.

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Works by renowned and cutting-edge artists
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Cemetery
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Museum, History museum
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Neighbourhood
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Church, Gothic Revival architecture
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Church, Romanesque architecture
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Burchfield Penney Art Center open?

Burchfield Penney Art Center is open:

Monday closed
Tuesday 10 am - 5 pm
Wednesday 10 am - 5 pm
Thursday 10 am - 5 pm
Friday 10 am - 5 pm
Saturday 10 am - 5 pm
Sunday 11 am - 4 pm

Which popular attractions are close to Burchfield Penney Art Center?

Nearby attractions include Albright-Knox Art Gallery, Buffalo (4 min walk), Buffalo History Museum, Buffalo (8 min walk), Buffalo State College, Buffalo (9 min walk), William R. Heath House, Buffalo (11 min walk).

How to get to Burchfield Penney Art Center by public transport?

The nearest stations to Burchfield Penney Art Center:

Light rail

Delavan/Canisius College • Lines: Metro (32 min walk)