Iron Island Museum

06/11/2026

Next Thursday!!

06/06/2026

We only have a limited quantity of tickets left. Order yours today!

Have you ever been interested in participating in a ghost hunt but were unable to find a group to join? We are introducing a new opportunity and launching a series of paranormal investigation nights. On June 27th, we will host our first event at the Iron Island Museum, a location with a reputation for paranormal activity. Admission is $60 per person, and the event will take place from 7:00 p.m. until midnight. Participants must be 18 years or older. The evening's itinerary is as follows: From 7:00 until 8:00 p.m., our overnight guide Lisa Blount will lead a comprehensive tour of the museum, providing participants with an understanding of its history and paranormal significance. Following the tour, participants will have access to a range of equipment for use during the investigation, with Lisa providing guidance and instruction to those who are new to paranormal investigations or equipment. This event is limited to 10 participants, all of whom must be 18 years or older.

**Please note. No refunds. If you are not able to come, we will gladly move you to the next month for this event. **

We also have a gift shop with books written by our wonderful curator Marge Hastreiter, t-shirts, hoodies, and more. We are able take credit cards, debit cards for a gift shop purchases.

*Please email Lorraine - [email protected]
for payment instructions.*

06/03/2026

We extend an invitation to you for a gathering.
* What: An open house, the 4th installation of "Into the Light" event celebrating our 25th anniversary.
* When: Thursday, June 18th from 6-8. Please note there will be no guided tours this evening.
* Where: Iron Island Museum, 998 Lovejoy, Buffalo. $5 cash admission. Please call 716-892-3084 and leave a message on our answering machine to make a reservation.

View our special collections! Highlights include:
* Find your graduation picture from one of our school class pictures from St. Agnes, Francis Visitation School 43.
* Check out our railroad collection of lanterns, blueprints of the Pullman repair shop, photos, and much more.
* Admire the military uniforms of many local heroes.
* We have a handcrafted wooden altar from a local church made in 1896 by German woodworkers.
* We showcase a vintage barber chair from a local businessman.
* Come see our Central Terminal room, where we have a model of the landmark New York Central terminal made by Dennis Marrone, a member of the Awareness Committee. Ten people worked ten years to successfully keep the landmark building from demolition. There are also many photos to view.

There's so much more our museum has to offer. We have a gift shop with t-shirts, hoodies, and books written by our lovely curator, Marge Hastreiter.

While you're there, don't forget to book your overnight. You can book an overnight for you and your friends. You get the museum and an overnight guide for the evening. Just visit our website at ironislandmuseum.com.

Whenever you would like to come for a regular guided tour, we offer them every Thursday evening at 6:30 to 8:00. They are $5 cash per person. To make a reservation, please call 716-892-3084 and leave a message on our answering machine.

Hope to see you soon!

05/26/2026

Have you ever been interested in participating in a ghost hunt but were unable to find a group to join? We are introducing a new opportunity and launching a series of paranormal investigation nights. On June 27th, we will host our first event at the Iron Island Museum, a location with a reputation for paranormal activity. Admission is $60 per person, and the event will take place from 7:00 p.m. until midnight. Participants must be 18 years or older. The evening's itinerary is as follows: From 7:00 until 8:00 p.m., our overnight guide Lisa Blount will lead a comprehensive tour of the museum, providing participants with an understanding of its history and paranormal significance. Following the tour, participants will have access to a range of equipment for use during the investigation, with Lisa providing guidance and instruction to those who are new to paranormal investigations or equipment. This event is limited to 10 participants, all of whom must be 18 years or older.

**Please note. No refunds. If you are not able to come, we will gladly move you to the next month for this event. **

We also have a gift shop with books written by our wonderful curator Marge Hastreiter, t-shirts, hoodies, and more. We are able take credit cards, debit cards for a gift shop purchases.

*Please email Lorraine - [email protected]
for payment instructions.*

05/25/2026

The members of the Iron Island Preservation Society are a patriotic group. So when Mr. Amigone donated his beautiful building to us, the first thing we hung on the wall was a large American Flag in the middle room. That room became our Military Room which now holds uniforms from all eras. We have many other artifacts each holding a special memory which we talk about on our tours. We have honored our veterans by placing dedicated flags on the light standards along Lovejoy Street. We also dedicated Hennepin Park to Veterans of all Wars and planted several donated trees in their honor. When you visit our beautiful museum, you will hear stories of the cremains which were left in the basement, 8 of which were veterans, and how Linda, our president made arrangements for a proper burial in Bath National Cemetery. In our 25th year of opening our museum, we encouage our Iron Island neighbors, and everyone to display their American Flags ane never forget to honor all our heros.GOD BLESS AMERICA!!!

05/22/2026

Are you considering booking an overnight stay at the Iron Island museum? If so, we would like to introduce you to your future overnight guide. Meet Lisa Blount. She has been a valued member of our team for a number of years and is highly sought after by our return visitors. We thought you might like to learn a little about her. We have asked her some questions, and these are her thoughts.

How long have you been in the paranormal field?
- "Over 10 years"

What draws you to Iron Island Museum?
- "The great activity. The first time I was here the activity was off the charts, that's when I met the ghost cat. I saw it coming from the gathering room into the dining room."

Most creepiest experience?
- "It was in the chapel room. We all had five pieces of our equipment going off at the same time."

Why would you recommend Iron Island Museum?

- "Well, we do have all the amenities. It's a very comfortable place to investigate. It's the activity, also the family atmosphere. Nothing here is going to harm you."

What is your favorite piece of equipment?
- " The SLS camera. You can see the spirit even in stick form. It's incredible, you can even interact with them while you are watching on the screen."

Any other thoughts?
" The spirits and I have a mutual understanding. I am here to make sure people respect them, no provocation is allowed. There's a lot of respect involved."

If you are interested in booking an overnight at Iron Island, please visit our website at -
ironislandmuseum.com for details.

05/15/2026

A very nice article written about our beloved Iron Island Museum! Please give it a read. 😊

A museum dedicated to the supernatural is as intriguing as it sounds.

05/07/2026

🎃 Happy halfway to Halloween everybody! Are you craving a unique experience that combines spooky intrigue with Buffalo history? If so, Iron Island Museum is the perfect destination. We offer guided tours every Thursday, and you can also book an overnight stay with a group of friends or family. Please visit our website at ironislandmuseum.com for details. 🎃

05/02/2026

We would like to take this opportunity to wish Linda Hastreiter a happy birthday and express our deepest gratitude for her unwavering commitment to family, friends, the Lovejoy neighborhood, and the museum. Your hard work and dedication have been truly instrumental in creating lasting memories. Xoxoxo Linda Hastreiter