City Hall Tour with ASL Interpretation

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Quick Facts:

• 60 minutes
• Little to no inclines, Flat surfaces
• Less than a mile

This tour has ASL interpretation provided by Deaf Access Services. This tour has limited capacity and is intended for those who require ASL interpretation and their family members or other companions. If you do not need ASL interpretation, please see our standard City Hall tour which is available every weekday at noon. 

Buffalo City Hall is a masterpiece of Art Deco design that is a symbol of the City of Buffalo. Completed in 1931, City Hall features ornamentation celebrating the City of Buffalo and its people, history, and values throughout both its interior and exterior. The lobby features murals by William de Leftwich Dodge, and the Common Council Chambers are highlighted by an extraordinary sunburst skylight. Join us for a free one-hour tour to discover the history and design of this remarkable building. The tour typically includes the lobby and Common Council Chambers. Certain areas of City Hall may be unavailable on a particular day due to meetings, press conferences, or other events.

The tour meets in the lobby of City Hall by the elevators. Visitors can enter through the Niagara Square (front) or Elmwood Avenue (rear) side of the building. Please plan to arrive a few minutes early to go through security so the tour can begin promptly at noon. 

All visitors to City Hall must go through security to enter the building. All persons and packages entering the building are subject to search. Firearms, knives, mace, or other weapons are prohibited. 

Tour Procedures & Policies: 

• Reservations are required for all tours, including for Explorer Pass members. Walk-ups without reservations cannot be accommodated. 
  • Reservations close two hours before the tour's scheduled start time: reservations close at 10am for a 12pm tour. 
  • Reservations can be made online; please email explore@explorebuffalo.org or call (716) 245-3032 if you need assistance. 
  • The Explore Buffalo docent for your tour will have a list of tour reservations for their tour; you do not need to print or bring any tour confirmation. 
• Accessibility: Elevators provide access to each floor of City Hall except for the 28th floor observation deck. Please contact us at explore@explorebuffalo.org or (716) 245-3032 if you plan to attend this tour and will require accommodations or if you have questions about accessibility. 
• If you feel ill or suspect you may be experiencing symptoms of COVID-19, please do not attend any Explore Buffalo tours. 
• Please wear comfortable walking shoes and dress for the weather. Tours generally proceed rain or shine. In the event of weather that requires a tour cancellation, we will contact registered tour guests in advance of the tour. 
• See our FAQs page for our refund policy and answers to other questions.
• By confirming your reservation for any Explore Buffalo tour, you acknowledge and accept Explore Buffalo's tour policies. 

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