Buffalo Transportation Pierce-Arrow Museum

Buffalo Transportation Pierce-Arrow Museum Featuring antique and classic cars, bicycles, motorcycles, and the Frank Lloyd Wright Filling Station Air conditioned. Great ambiance.
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Features the extensive collection of James & Mary Ann Sandoro focusing on Buffalo’s transportation history highlighting Pierce-Arrow, Thomas Flyer, electric vehicles and automotive memorabilia, photos, paintings, art objects, vintage clothing, and an array of automotive artifacts gathered over more than 46 years of collecting.

“An ornament to the Pavement.” The Museum has expanded with an atrium

which houses the Frank Lloyd Wright Filling Station designed for Buffalo in 1927 but never built until now. The unique station has a second story observation room with fire place, restrooms, attendant’s quarters with fireplace, extensive copper roof, two 45 foot poles that Wright called “totems,” and overhead gas distribution. The Museum is available for banquets, parties, meetings, etc. Hold your event in the midst of the Museum’s unique collections. Call to coordinate your company party, reunion, or meeting.

Don't forget! We are open today and tomorrow for Father's Day! Come see what's new and get dad a one-of-a-kind gift! ...
06/20/2026

Don't forget! We are open today and tomorrow for Father's Day! Come see what's new and get dad a one-of-a-kind gift!

06/16/2026

Can't find the perfect gift for dad? We've got you covered! Our museum gift shop offers t-shirts, polos, denim shirts, sweatshirts, hats, and tons of collectibles you won't find anywhere else! Not sure what dad would like? No problem! We also offer museum passes and gift certificates!
Come down to the museum this week Thursday through Sunday, 11am to 4pm, to get a truly unique gift for Father's Day!

The museum will be open this Sunday, June 21, 2026 from 11am to 4pm. A perfect way to spend Father's Day! ...
06/15/2026

The museum will be open this Sunday, June 21, 2026 from 11am to 4pm.
A perfect way to spend Father's Day!

We hosted the Northcoast Miata Club yesterday for a group tour of the museum. Thanks to everyone for bringing their cars...
06/11/2026

We hosted the Northcoast Miata Club yesterday for a group tour of the museum. Thanks to everyone for bringing their cars out to visit us!

If you are interested in scheduling a group tour, please contact us at pierce-arrow.com or 716-853-0084.

Join us and learn the stories behind the artifacts in our museum! This tour will be conducted by our Director Jim Sandor...
06/04/2026

Join us and learn the stories behind the artifacts in our museum! This tour will be conducted by our Director Jim Sandoro.

We have multiple spots open to join a guided tour of the museum on Wednesday, June 10, 2026 at 2pm. Admission for the guided tour is $30 per person.

If you are interested in joining the tour, please call to RSVP a spot, 716-853-0084.

We were thrilled to have the Kanandaique (Canandaigua) Corvette Club at the museum this morning! Their cars looked great...
05/30/2026

We were thrilled to have the Kanandaique (Canandaigua) Corvette Club at the museum this morning! Their cars looked great in our parking lot as club members enjoyed their private tour of the museum.

If you'd like to schedule a group tour please call or contact us through our website, pierce-arrow.com.

In 1904, the Buffalo Courier newspaper called the city of Buffalo the “automobilist’s paradise” in an article highlighti...
05/01/2026

In 1904, the Buffalo Courier newspaper called the city of Buffalo the “automobilist’s paradise” in an article highlighting the growing popularity of this new form of transportation. The article highlighted Buffalo’s climate and good roads as factors for the success of the automobile in the area. At the time, it was estimated that there were 2,000 automobiles in Buffalo, up from less than one thousand just a year before in 1903.

It was not only the good roads and climate that contributed to the growing popularity of cars in the early 20th century, but also the activism of Automobile Club of Buffalo. The club was the second biggest auto club in the country at the time, having a membership of nearly 500. Early on, automobiles were play-things of the rich, often costing more than the average home. The Automobile Club of Buffalo was populated by the upper crust of Buffalo society, including members like George N. Pierce, E.R. Thomas, H.A. Meldrum, and Edward H. Butler. The Buffalo Courier estimated that over $1.2 million had been invested in automobiles in the area, and keep in mind that automobiles first appeared in Buffalo around 1897! In addition to the financial investments of club members, they also often advocated for the improvement of roads and sought to protect drivers from laws that might hinder the growing popularity of the automobile.

Seen in the photos are automobiles similar to ones in our museum, such as our 1902 Pierce Motorette and our 1903 Pierce Stanhope.
Come see these early cars along with other antique and classic cars during our current hours, Thursday through Saturday from 11am to 4pm.

We have spots open for a guided tour next Thursday, April 23, 2026 at 10am. Tickets are $30 per person. If you would lik...
04/17/2026

We have spots open for a guided tour next Thursday, April 23, 2026 at 10am. Tickets are $30 per person. If you would like to reserve a spot, please call us at 716-853-0084. We ask that you arrive approximately 15 minutes before the tour begins.

Beginning this Thursday, April 9, the museum will be open regular hours. Come see us Thursday through Saturday, from 11a...
04/07/2026

Beginning this Thursday, April 9, the museum will be open regular hours. Come see us Thursday through Saturday, from 11am to 4pm!

04/03/2026

We are open today, April 3, and tomorrow April 4, from 11am to 4pm! Come see what's new!

Address

263 Michigan Avenue
Buffalo, NY
14203

Opening Hours

Thursday 11am - 4pm
Friday 11am - 4pm
Saturday 11am - 4pm

Telephone

(716) 853-0084

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