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August 1 - September 1: $15 off of Memberships with code SUMMER15
 August is Exciting Elements Month!: Check our event calendar for the daily lineup of activities!

Celebrate science all-year round!

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We can’t wait to see your reaction to the exciting elements of chemistry during Exciting Elements Month!

Join us for fun, family friendly activities and demonstrations like elephant toothpaste and dancing popcorn that explore matter, reactions, the periodic table, and all things related to chemistry.

Science is all around us, whether we realize it or not! During the 12 Months of Science, we’re bringing you a different science theme or topic to explore each month through engaging daily activities that are included with general admission and free for members! No registration required.

  • Daily floor demonstrations: 10:00 a.m-2 p.m.
  • Science Spot stage shows: 11:00 a.m. and 1:30 p.m.
  • Wednesday Storytime with a themed activity: 11:30 a.m.
  • Activity Corner: 10:00 am.-2 p.m.

Plus, check out our web calendar for additional Exciting Elements programs throughout the month including Family Workshops and a Memory Cafe!

See our calendar for daily activities!

Enhance your 12 Months of Science experience with our brand new app challenges!

Download the Eventzee app from the Apple App Store or Google Play and choose from three challenges to explore the museum in new ways for fun or a chance to earn prizes. All three challenges are FREE to join and run through December 31, 2025. You may join at any time.
New challenges will be released every month!
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Here’s what’s coming up!

  • September: H2Whoa! Month
  • October: Monsters, Myths & Science Month
  • November: Science of You Month
  • December: Wacky Weather Month

Upcoming Events:

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There’s no better time to become a Buffalo Museum of Science Member!

As a member, visit the Museum for all 12 Months of Science with free general Museum admission, 10% off all Buffalo Museum of Science and Tifft Nature Preserve events, camps and programs throughout the year, 10% off at Stanley’s Science Shop, and free or discounted admission to more than 350 science centers worldwide.

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