Buffalo AKG Art Museum

The Buffalo AKG Art Museum is an art museum in Delaware Park that offers more than 50,000 square feet of exhibition space. The galleries display modern and contemporary works by artists from around the world, spanning from classical to current artistic movements.

The museum was founded in 1905 after entrepreneur John J. Albright provided initial funding for the project. The building was designed by Edward Brodhead Green for the Pan-American Exposition and has expanded since its opening.

The collection displays works by artists such as van Gogh, Monet, and Picasso that visitors encounter as they move through the galleries. These pieces reflect how different artistic movements come together in one place and show what has been valued across generations.

Visiting on weekdays works best, when the galleries are less crowded and you can take your time looking at the works. Admission is reduced on certain days, so checking the hours ahead of time helps you plan your visit.

The museum received an expansion called the Jeffrey E. Gundlach Building in 2023 that added more space for the collection. The leadership shifted to a Nordic director, which is uncommon for an American art museum of this size.

Location: Buffalo

Inception: 1890

Founders: Millard Fillmore, John J. Albright, Seymour H. Knox II

Architects: Augustus Saint-Gaudens, Edward Brodhead Green

Creator: Augustus Saint-Gaudens, Edward Brodhead Green

Address: 1285 Elmwood Avenue

Phone: +7168828700

Website: https://buffaloakg.org

GPS coordinates: 42.93245,-78.87562

Latest update: December 8, 2025 19:59