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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...

Celebrating National Kazoo Day

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

On January 28th, the nation will celebrate a whimsical instrument that takes us back to our childhood and has strong ties to Western New York. National Kazoo Day is an annual celebration of the joy and history of this small, classic instrument. For years, kazoos have made their way into...

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...

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...

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...

Conversations in Science: Antarctic Living

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

Join us on Zoom for a chat with geologists as they reflect on their time at the McMurdo Station, a United States Antarctic research station on Ross Island. Hear what the life of a scientist can be like in the southern land of 24 hour sun. From drilling cores to...

Event Series Public Tours

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 Snacks

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

This even has been cancelled. Science you can eat! Join us to learn about cooking chemistry while engineering some delicious treats. We will lead you through three science snack preparations you can enjoy on the spot, or take home to share. Ages: 10+ Cost: $30 per person, under 18 must...

Valentine’s Day at the Museum

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

Share your love of science with someone special! Bring a date for free with your membership or paid general admission. Nonmembers: Purchase one general admission and receive one free general admission for a guest! Members: Bring one additional guest on your visit for free! Valid on general admission when purchased...