East Aurora Attractions
Home to the Roycroft Campus, the art community of East Aurora was founded in 1895 by Elbert Hubbard. He was a leader in the American Arts and Crafts movement and went on to design a simple style of furniture that is still popular today.
Elbert Hubbard Roycroft Museum
Books, manuscripts, Roycroft furniture, copper, and other related items are on display at the Elbert Hubbard-Roycroft Museum.
Hours
June 1 to October 31
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | Closed | Closed | 13:00 | Closed | Closed | 13:00 | 13:00 |
| Close | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 |
Explore & More Children's Museum
Explore & More Children's Museum has exhibits and educational programs geared to children 10 and under. Big Feats is an area for infants, Building Curiosity offers pretend cement block and bricks to build with, and the Culture Corner highlights cultures of four different countries.
Hours
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | Closed | Closed | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 12:00 |
| Close | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 |
Always opened on:
Martin Luther King's Birthday - USA (3rd Monday, January )
President's Day - USA (3rd Monday, February )
Columbus Day - USA (2nd Monday, October )
Veteran's Day - USA (November 11)
President's Day - USA (3rd Monday, February )
Columbus Day - USA (2nd Monday, October )
Veteran's Day - USA (November 11)
Facilities
Gift shop
Millard Fillmore House
Millard Fillmore built this house in the early 1820's and lived in it with his wife, Abigail from 1826-1830.
Roycroft Campus
Roycroft Campus features nine public buildings and five private buildings. This handicraft community began in 1895 and includes the Chapel, the print shop, blacksmith shop, and the furniture shop.
Roycroft Campus
31 South Grove Street
East Aurora, NY 14052
United States
31 South Grove Street
East Aurora, NY 14052
United States
Phone 1 (716) 655-0261
Fax 1 (716) 655-8498
Hours
June 1 to October 31
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | Closed | Closed | 12:30 | Closed | Closed | 12:30 | 12:30 |
| Close |
Guides
Guided tour included with admission.
Toy Town Museum
The Toy Town Museum features a permanent collection of Fisher-Price Toys as well as changing exhibits throughout the year. The exhibits include an interactive learning lab for children under 7. A theater, research library and reading area are also available.
Toy Town Museum
Box 238
East Aurora, NY 14052
United States
Box 238
East Aurora, NY 14052
United States
Phone 1 (716) 687-5151
Fax 1 (716) 687-5098
Vidler's 5 and 10 Variety Store
Originally opened in 1930, Vidler's 5 & 10 store, carries housewares, toys and craft supplies. The store occupies 4 buildings that were built in 1890. Vidler's offers a nostalgic look to the days when this type of store was found in every town.
Vidler's 5 & 10 Variety Store
676-694 Main Street
East Aurora, NY 14052-2487
United States
676-694 Main Street
East Aurora, NY 14052-2487
United States
Phone 1 (716) 652-0481
Fax 1 (716) 655-0631
Hours
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 11:00 |
| Close | 18:00 | 18:00 | 18:00 | 18:00 | 21:00 | 18:00 | 17:00 |