Mission  :

Experiencing history with you, by remembering, discovering, and sharing our stories; sparking emotional and social connections within our unique community.

Vision:

Inspire personal connections through our community stories.

Be a hub for gathering, socializing, connecting, engaging, establishing networks and creating shared experiences.

Encourage our community to safeguard and enjoy our historic treasures.

Be the premier resource for Western New York history; a leading cultural and educational institution.

Be a thriving and influential center for the study, interpretation and publication of WNY history and an advocate for its importance.

Contribute to a better quality of life in WNY.

Engage our supporters as goodwill ambassadors for the Museum and for Western NY.

Ensure sustainable financial capital and talented personnel to support our vision for the future.