Welcome to the virtual Museum of disABILITY History

This online wing of the Museum of disABILITY History complements our freestanding "bricks and mortar" Museum and our traveling exhibits.

The Museum of disABILITY History is dedicated to advancing the understanding, acceptance and independence of people with disabilities. The Museum's exhibits, collections, archives and educational programs create awareness and a platform for dialogue and discovery.

The Museum of disABILITY History is open Tuesday - Friday 10:00AM – 4:00PM, and Saturday from 10:00 - 2:00 pm. The Museum is closed on Sunday and Monday and holidays. For Group Tours, please call to make an appointment. The Museum is located at 3826 Main Street, Buffalo, NY 14226.

For more information, or to arrange a group tour of the Museum, please call our general information number: (716) 629-3626.  The Museum of disABILITY History is a project of People Inc. and is chartered by the New York State Department of Education Board of Regents. People Inc. exists so that individuals with disabling conditions or other special needs have the supports they need to participate and succeed in an accepting society.

Museum News

3/22/2011  NEW HOURS starting April 1, 2011
The Museums hours are changing as of April 1, 2011. The Museum will now be open Saturdays from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm!
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12/7/2010  Museum Store Now Open!
Come and visit our new Museum Store located at 3826 Main Street in Amherst NY. Our online store will be launching soon! Check back for updates!
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8/5/2010  We have moved to our new location!
We have moved to our new location, 3826 Main Street, Buffalo, NY and will have our ribbon cutting on Friday, October 15th, 2010. Our Grand Re-Opening for the public will be on Monday, October 18th, 2010. Our new phone number is 716-629-3626.
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3/11/2010  New Exhibits!
Check out our newest exhibits:
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3/11/2010  We’re Moving!
People Inc has purchased a new home for our growing Museum. Our new building is located at 3826 Main Street in Buffalo (near UB South Campus) and will house our newly renovated museum, gift shop, and research library.
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3/1/2010  Curriculum is now available!
New York State Disability History Curriculum for grades K-12 is now available! Lesson plans, supplemental activities, bibliographies, and additional teacher resources are now available for download in the Teacher Resources section of our website.
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