Copyright by GPSmyCity.com - Page 1 - Buffalo Cultural Walk Buffalo s cultural life is bursting with activities held in museums, galleries and theatres of the city. Popular cultural venues such as Theatre of Youth, Karpeles Manuscript Library and The Benjaman Gallery offer a fascinating insight into the world of art, history and performing acts. Take this self-guided walking tour to check out the city s most prominent cultural places. Guide Location: USA» Buffalo # of Attractions: 5 Tour Duration: 1 hour(s) Travel Distance: 2.9 km Please note: This walk is also featured in the mobile app "GPSmyCity: Walks in 1K+ Cities" downloadable on itunes App Store and Google Play. The app provides turn-by-turn GPS navigation to guide you from one tour sight to the next, so you will never be lost. The apps offer additional walking tours in Buffalo. Check them out! GPSmyCity offers self-guided walking tours in over 1,000 city around the world. Please visit https://www.gpsmycity.com for more walking tour offers. List of attractions included in this self-guided walking tour: A) The Benjaman Gallery B) Nina Freudenheim Gallery C) Art Dialogue Gallery D) Theatre of Youth E) Karpeles Manuscript Library Museum Porter Hall Copyright by GPSmyCity.com - Page 1 -
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Copyright by GPSmyCity.com - Page 4 - A) The Benjaman Gallery The Benjaman Gallery was founded in 1970 and over the years gained huge popularity for its fine artwork and art related services. It is settled in a magnificent Victorian castle-like mansion, the interior of which is beautifully decorated with wooden carvings and stained glass windows, adding a special welcoming touch to the exhibitions presented here. The gallery is known to have provided a range of services including custom framing, consignments, research and design consultations. The gallery is open Tuesday through Saturday from 11am to 5pm. Address: 419 Elmwood Avenue, Buffalo, NY 14222, USA Image Courtesy of Flickr and Mark H. Baker B) Nina Freudenheim Gallery Nestled inside the walls of the Lenox Hotel, Nina Freudenheim Gallery is an exciting private art gallery with astonishing visual presence. Artist representative and gallery keeper for more than 25 years, Nina Freudenheim is well known for organizing impressive shows and thrilling exhibitions. The gallery consists of two graceful rooms with old-fashioned windows, ceilings and other attractive decorations. Visitors can enjoy artworks made by national and regional artists. The gallery is open Tuesday through Friday from 10am to 5pm. Saturdays and Mondays are by appointment. Address: 140 North Street, Buffalo, NY 14201, USA Image Courtesy of Flickr and Peter Alfred Hess C) Art Dialogue Gallery Situated close to the historic Allentown, Art Dialogue Gallery holds ten exhibitions per year presenting exciting visual artworks made by regional and international artists. The gallery was owned by master framer and art lover Donald Siuta for more than 15 years. Here visitors can enjoy sophisticated watercolor paintings, drawings, photography as well as sculptures and antique prints. The gallery also hosts a Thursday night Words and Music Concert Series and houses an art workshop. Framing services are also offered here. Copyright by GPSmyCity.com - Page 4 -
Copyright by GPSmyCity.com - Page 5 - Operation Hours: Tuesday - Friday: 11 am - 5 pm; Saturday - 11 am - 3 pm Address: 1 Linwood Avenue, Buffalo, NY 14209, USA Image Courtesy of Flickr and Nadia Minic D) Theatre of Youth Established in 1972, Theatre of Youth is a lively theatre in the city, popular among locals and tourists. All the great plays and fabulous shows here are performed by local professional actors, both adults and young performers. The performances include drama, comedy, dance and many other thrilling shows. Theatre of Youth is a perfect place to enjoy an outstanding theatrical experience. Address: 203 Allen Street, Buffalo, NY 14201, USA Image Courtesy of Flickr and Celia White E) Karpeles Manuscript Library Museum Porter Hall Situated in a stunning Medieval building of the former Plymouth Methodist Church that was built in 1911, Karpeles Manuscript Library Museum Porter Hall is a museum that attracts visitors with its collection (the largest in the world) of original documents and manuscripts. The museum also amazes visitors with all the attractive decorations, artwork on the walls and old furniture items. Handwritten letters of famous people can also be found here. The museum is open Tuesday through Sunday from 11am to 4pm. Address: 453 Porter Avenue, Buffalo, NY 14201, USA Image Courtesy of Flickr and Thorne Enterprises Copyright by GPSmyCity.com - Page 5 -