Burchfield Penney Art Center
(716) 878-6011
The Burchfield Penney Art Center collection includes 12,500 works by more than 700 artists from Buffalo and the region, including the largest public collection of works by Charles E. Burchfield. The Burchfield Penney exhibitions include historic and contemporary art ranging from the 19th century to today. Painting, photography, sculpture, video, and craft art are represented in their ongoing programs. Every second Friday of the month there are performances, and art making workshops..
Today, the modern museum is located at the corner of Elmwood Avenue and Rockwell Road. The museum is the first "green" art museum in New York State.
The Burchfield Penney is accredited by the American Association of Museums. Admission is free for students, faculty, and staff of Buffalo State and hours are posted online. The Museum Store and Roux Café are open during gallery hours and they offer delicious lunch options and one-of-a-kind gifts by Western New York artisans and merchandise celebrating Burchfield.