Karpeles Manuscript Museum
I'ts one of Buffalo's best kept secrets. Located at 453 Porter Avenue (near the Peace Bridge) in the former Plymouth Avenue Methodist Episcopal Church, the Karpeles preserves and displays some of the world's most important original documents. Each year four exhibits are hosted, ranging from Mars to mozart. The museum also serves as a library for scholars and others interested in studying original documents. Karpeles is free and open to the public daily. - Jane Morris, Buffalo Rising Magazine
BR- Don't forget to lunch at Morning Glory Cafe right down the road. It's a great place.
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