The Karpeles Manuscript Library Museum

Location

The Karpeles Manuscript Library founded in 1983 by California real estate magnates, David and Marsha Karpeles, is part of the world's largest privately-held collection of rare and valuable manuscripts. The museum houses gems such as an original U.S. Bill of Rights draft, a description by Einstein of his Theory of Relativity, and a Thanksgiving Proclamation signed by George Washington.

Buffalo is privileged to house two Karpeles museums; Porter Hall at 453 Porter Avenue, and North Hall at 220 North Street.  A National Historic site, the building underwent a massive restoration in the early 1990s and saw its first exhibit in 1996.

Admission to the museums are free, although donations are appreciated.

Hours:
Mon: Closed
Tues: 11 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Wed: 11 a.m. - 4 p.m
Thur: 11 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Fri: 11 a.m. - 4 p.m
Sat: 11 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Sun: 11 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Porter Hall: 453 Porter Avenue
North Hall: 220 North Street
Buffalo, NY 14201
(716) 885-4139

Website: 
http://www.rain.org/~karpeles/