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Public Tours

Take a deeper look into our science studios with a member of our education staff. Join us for a rotation of 30-minute tours showcasing our Artifacts, Rethink Extinct and Biodiversity Science Studios. Day Available: Weekly on Fridays Times Available: 11:00 – 11:30 a.m. or 1:00 – 1:30 p.m. Ages: All...

Event Series Collections Live!

Collections Live!

Buffalo Museum of Science 1020 Humboldt Parkway, Buffalo, NY, United States

Have you ever wondered what goes on behind the scenes at a museum? Museums take care of ‘collections’ – but what does that mean? Collections Live! is a new initiative to turn the Museum ‘inside-out’. Previously backstage activities will be taking place in public spaces – check out what goes...

SciNight Workshop: Seeing Sounds – Spectrograms

Buffalo Museum of Science 1020 Humboldt Parkway, Buffalo, NY, United States

What does it mean to look at a sound? Scientists use a tool called a spectrogram to represent audio in a visual format. In this workshop, you'll learn about the creation and application of spectrograms and create your own laser-engraved spectrogram keepsake of a word or phrase of your choice....

Behind-the-Scenes Collection Tour: Geology Rocks!

Buffalo Museum of Science 1020 Humboldt Parkway, Buffalo, NY, United States

Did you know the Museum houses more than 700,000 specimens and artifacts? Go behind the scenes to see what few have seen and explore the Museum’s Collection. Tours are approximately two hours in length. Holmes! What kind of rock is this? Sedimentary, my dear Watson. Learn why this and other...

Public Tours

Take a deeper look into our science studios with a member of our education staff. Join us for a rotation of 30-minute tours showcasing our Artifacts, Rethink Extinct and Biodiversity Science Studios. Day Available: Weekly on Fridays Times Available: 11:00 – 11:30 a.m. or 1:00 – 1:30 p.m. Ages: All...

CANCELLED – Science After Hours: Get a Clue

Buffalo Museum of Science 1020 Humboldt Parkway, Buffalo, NY, United States

We have made the difficult decision to cancel our upcoming fundraising event, Science After Hours: Get a Clue, on Friday, January 14.  If you have purchased tickets for the event there is no action you need to take to request a refund. We will automatically begin processing refunds before the...

CANCELLED: Discovery Camp: Spectacular Scientists

Buffalo Museum of Science 1020 Humboldt Parkway, Buffalo, NY, United States

This program has been cancelled due to inclement weather. Do you see a life of science in your future? Spend the day with us as we showcase scientists and the ways they changed the world. Ages: 5-12 (Campers will be divided into classrooms by grade level) Time: 8:30 a.m. – 4:30...

POSTPONED: Community Health Day presented by Independent Health

Buffalo Museum of Science 1020 Humboldt Parkway, Buffalo, NY, United States

Community Health Day presented by Independent Health has been POSTPONED and the Museum will be closed for general admission on Monday, January 17 in accordance with our current operating hours. We look forward to celebrating our free admission day with a focus on health and wellness activities with you later...

Wee Explorer Storytime

Buffalo Museum of Science 1020 Humboldt Parkway, Buffalo, NY, United States

Connect your child with curiosity through the magic of stories! Enjoy a book read-along with a fun hands-on experiment in the Sprouts classroom. All materials provided. Ages: 3 -5 Cost: $5 per child with Museum admission, FREE for Museum Members Advanced registration required.

Event Series Collections Live!

Collections Live!

Buffalo Museum of Science 1020 Humboldt Parkway, Buffalo, NY, United States

Have you ever wondered what goes on behind the scenes at a museum? Museums take care of ‘collections’ – but what does that mean? Collections Live! is a new initiative to turn the Museum ‘inside-out’. Previously backstage activities will be taking place in public spaces – check out what goes...