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Visit the Great Museums of New York State










Discovery Center of the Southern Tier
This 22,500-square-foot Discovery Center is a hands-on children's museum created for, with and by children with 30 play-and-learn exhibits
Dunkirk Historical Museum
This museum stores, collects, and exhibits artwork, photographs, sculpture and historical objects regarding Dunkirk's historical, cultural and artistic heritage.
Dunkirk Lighthouse & Museum
Dunkirk Light, also known as Point Gratiot Light, is an active lighthouse located on Lake Erie and features a rare third order Fresnel lens installed in 1857.
Empire State Plaza - Ice Skating
The Empire State Plaza is a spectacular capital center, the seat of NYS government and a cultural hub featuring family-friendly events and activities.
Erie Canal Depot
Located in an 1830s tenant house, the Erie Canal Depot still retains much of its original architecture and contains original artifacts.
Erie Canal Discovery Center
Inside a c.1843 “canal stone” building, the Erie Canal Discovery Center features interactive displays and art and information on the history of the creation of the world-famous canal and locks in the 19th century.
Everson Museum of Art
The Everson Museum is internationally recognized for its extensive and significant collection of ceramics and pioneering art video collection.
Explore & More - The Ralph C. Wilson, Jr. Children's Museum
Today, the all-new Explore & More – The Ralph C. Wilson, Jr. Children’s Museum offers 43,000 square feet with four floors of fun at Buffalo’s waterfront at Canalside.