Things To Do

Seneca-Iroquois National Museum

814 Broad Street Native Pottery

Salamanca, NY 14779

716/945-1760

The Seneca-Iroquois National Museum has new and permanent exhibits on display that offer a unique glimpse into the rich culture and heritage of the Seneca people, past and present.
Seneca sculptures

The Museum will be closed to the public for the months of January and February. We hope to re-open in March. Please check back. Visit us online at www.senecamuseum.org and check out our e-commerce store.

Admission is $5.00 for adults; $3.00 for Seniors; $2.00 for children 7 and older. Special rates for groups. For more information or to schedule a tour, please call 716/945-1104 ext 7851.

Fishing

Cattaruagus Creek, which runs directly through the Seneca Nation's Cattaraugus Territor Cattaraugus Creek y, has been listed in the top 10 steelhead fishing sites by national fishing magazines.

In order to fish on any of our territories you must have a Seneca Nation fishing license. Fishing licenses can be obtained at the Seneca Nation's Clerk's Office in Irving or Salamanca, NY or any of our Nation-owned One Stop Convenient stores (located in Irving, Salamanca, and Cuba, NY).

License Fees are:

Non-Indian Adult: $45
Non-Indian Minor (10-16yrs. old) $25
Disabled Person (50% or more) $10
Senior Citizens (65 yrs or older) $15
Temporary License (3 consecutive days) $25

Click here to download the Seneca Nation's Fishing Laws and Regulations brochure.

Annual Cultural Events:

Indian Presentation The Seneca Nation invites native and non-native alike to join us in our annual celebrations of Seneca heritage and culture.

The Annual Seneca Allegany Veteran’s Pow Wow attracts dancers from across the country and features Native American arts, crafts, cuisine and traditional Native American Dance and Drum Competitions. For more information, or photos from last year's Pow Wows, go to www.senecapowwow.org

Fall Festival: Another opportunity to experience the rich culture of the Seneca Nation is at the annual Fall Festival, held the second weekend in September, behind the Saylor Building on Route 438 in Irving, NY. The Fall Festival includes a parade, art show, vendors, artist demonstrations, traditional dancing, sporting events, traditional foods and much more.

Libraries

The two branches of the SNI Library are affiliated with the Chautauqua-Cattaraugus County Library System. The two branches are open to the general public and are funded by the New York State Department of Education. Both locations are excellent resources for more information on Seneca and Native American culture, as well as genealogy.

Allegany Branch Cattaraugus Branch

830 Broad St. Ext. 3 Thomas Indian School Drive

Salamanca, NY 14779 Irving, NY 14081

(716)945-3157 (716)532-9449

Gaming

The Seneca Nation operates three casinos and two gaming centers in Western New York. For more information on any of these world-class facilities, please click on one of the logos below.

Ray Evans Seneca Theater

The theater is home to many annual music and dance recitals.

10 Main Street
Salamanca, NY 14779
716-945-1003

Carson Waterman's Art Studio

A painter and member of the Seneca Nation of Indians.

28 Main Street
Salamanca, NY 14779
716-945-1782

Salamanca Rail Museum

Restored passenger depot constructed in 1912 by the Buffalo, Rochester and Pittsburgh Railway.

170 North Main Street
Salamanca, NY 14779
716-945-3133

Salamanca Historical Society Museum

Discover artifacts from the past and learn about Salamanca’s rich history.

125 Main Street
Salamanca, NY 14779
716-945-2946
www.mysite.verizon.net/salamancahistoricalmuseum

Native Roots Artists Guild

They are a non-profi t community organization and it provides the artists an outlet to share their art with the community. Find them on Facebook at Native Roots Artist Guild or stop by the Seneca Salamanca Chamber of Commerce to learn more.