Interior rendering of the James Joyce Museum.

In 2023, it was announced that UB Libraries had received support from New York State for the construction of the UB James Joyce Museum.

The home to the world's largest and most comprehensive collection of materials by and related to author and poet James Joyce, UB aims to establish a permanent exhibition space where global audiences can study, learn and engage with this unparalleled collection. 

Architect: Bostwick Design/Luci Creative

Photos and Updates

  • Rendering of the interior of the planned James Joyce Museum.
  • UB President Satish K. Tripathi, Bonnie Kane Lockwood, WNY regional director for Governor Kathy Hochul, NYS Senator Tim Kennedy, and Dermot Fitzpatrick, vice consul general of Ireland in NY, pose at the June 2023 press conference.
  • From UB's James Joyce Collection, a copy of the Irish poet and author's novel "Ulysses."
  • Irish Senator Billy Lawless visits the Special Collections for a tour of the UB James Joyce Collection in January 2020.
  • Irish Senator Billy Lawless visits the Special Collections for a tour of the UB James Joyce Collection in January 2020.
  • A new 36-foot-tall mural artwork of renowned author and poet James Joyce is presented to the public in June 2021 in downtown Buffalo. The press conference event also celebrated Bloomsday and took place outside of the LoTempio P.C. Law Group building where the mural is installed.