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Here's how you can celebrate Buffalo's history with the World's Fair this weekend

Posted at 7:46 AM, May 16, 2019
and last updated 2019-05-16 07:46:54-04

BUFFALO, N.Y. (WKBW) — If you have a history lover in the house, you'll want to check out the family fun at the Buffalo History Museum this weekend!

It's kicking off a special Pan-Am weekend tomorrow, highlighting the 118th anniversary of the Pan-American Exposition. It'll showcase the history of the 1901 World's Fair, which took over 350 acres of land in what is now Delaware Park.

You'll be able to ride around on a double-decker bus from the Buffalo History Museum to the Resource Center on Forest Avenue. Admission is free.

Below is the schedule of tours and events, running at both locations.

On Friday:

Museum Open 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Resource Center Open 10 a.m. - 8 p.m.

At the Museum:
12 - 1 p.m. – Architecture Tour of the New York State Building
1 - 3 p.m. – Docent led Tours

At the Resource Center:
All Day – Pan-Am Display of Souvenirs
10 a.m. - 12 p.m. – Kids activities
1 - 3 p.m. – Docent led Tours
Behind the Scenes Mini Tours – 5:30 p.m., 6:30 p.m., 7:30 p.m.

On Saturday:

Museum Open 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Resource Center Open 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.

At the Museum:
10 a.m. - 12 p.m. – Secrets from the Stacks: Pan-American Exposition
10 a.m. - 12 p.m. – Kids Activities
12 - 1 p.m. – Architecture Tour of the New York State Building
1 - 3 p.m. – Docent led Tours

At the Resource Center:
All Day – Pan-Am Display of Souvenirs
1 - 3 p.m. – Docent led Tours

On Sunday:

Museum Open 12 - 5 p.m.
Resource Center Open 12 - 5 p.m.

At the Museum:
12 - 1 p.m. – Architecture Tour of the New York State Building
1 - 3 p.m. – Docent led Tours
12 p.m. - 2 p.m. – Kids Activities

At the Resource Center:
All Day – Pan-Am Display of Souvenirs
1 - 3 p.m. – Docent led Tours