By Lauren Antkowiak Free Fridays in Buffalo are back! Hosted by M&T Bank, local museums and art exhibits are giving visitors free entry to immerse yourself in all the culture and art Buffalo has to offer. Free Fridays offers several locations across Buffalo to attend and we’ll let you know...

By Lauren Antkowiak

Free Fridays in Buffalo are back! Hosted by M&T Bank, local museums and art exhibits are giving visitors free entry to immerse yourself in all the culture and art Buffalo has to offer. Free Fridays offers several locations across Buffalo to attend and we’ll let you know what location is free on which given Friday!

At the Albright-Knox Art Gallery, experience exhibits such as “Introducing Tony Conrad: A Retrospective,” which details the life of a former University of Buffalo professor, and “Picturing Niagara”, which depicts how others view this natural wonder. You can also look forward to free artmaking activities inspired by these and other exhibits in the museum, family-oriented tours, studio art classes for adults, gallery talks, film screenings, and games. The Albright-Knox has different exhibits and activities going on all year round, so be sure to check back the first Friday of every month for more fun and exciting events. V

isit Burchfield Penny Art Center for a one-of-a-kind exhibit. “Front Yard” is the world’s first permanent and environmentally responsive outdoor audio/visual experience. It runs 24/7 every day of the year and changes as the seasons change to create different experiences. The museum is dedicated to the art and culture of Western New York, so expect to be amazed by what local artists display. Also, be on the lookout for gallery openings, programs, performances, concerts, film screenings, classes, workshops, and tours. Join in on all the Burchfield Penny Art Center has to offer for free on the second Friday of every month.

The Buffalo History Museum houses exhibits and artifacts showcasing the development of Buffalo. Check out the limited time exhibits Icons: “The Makers and Moments of Buffalo Sports” and “Inside Tim Russert’s Office: If It’s Sunday, it’s ‘Meet the Press.’” Here you can take a walk through the history of Buffalo sports and learn more about a former NBC newsman who supported his hometown on a national stage. You can also tour the museum and participate in activities along with free admission to the Resource Center. The Buffalo History Museum hosts these events and more the third Friday of every month.

To see works on display from regional, national, and international artists, the Buffalo Arts Studio is the place to be. The Buffalo Arts Studio offers affordable studio space to the public and fulfills its mission to connect artists with the community through classes, workshops, and public art projects. Experience these amazing exhibits with guided tours and extended gallery hours. All of this and more is available the fourth Friday of every month.