Holmes! What kind of rock is this? Sedimentary, my dear Watson. Learn why this and other CoRn Y jokes are funny by investigating the Museum’s Geology Collection. What you see on display is just the tip of the iceberg. Come behind the scenes and see the rock cycle, marvel at our minerals and discover our large fossil collection. $30 per participant Adults 18+
Curious about all the affiliated organizations of the Buffalo Society of Natural Sciences and all that they do? Perhaps you like rocks, birds, or plants? We have an affiliate for you! Come meet members of the BSNS affiliates and learn about their organizations and the activities they do. No pre-registration required, activity is ongoing, included with Museum admission, and free for members.
Solar Saturdays return starting on May 4 on select Saturdays through October! Weather permitting, get a rooftop view of the Buffalo Niagara region and beyond. Please visit sciencebuff.org for current accessibility to the rooftop. Free with admission.
During Member Mondays, the Museum is open to BMS members between 9:00 am and 10:00 am, before the building opens to the public. The Museum’s first floor, second floor, and Curious George™: Let's Get Curious! will be open for members to explore during these exclusive hours. BMS members are welcome to continue exploring the Museum after Member Monday ends at 10:00am. Separate reservations will need to be made for each desired Member. *There will be no Member Monday on April 8, the Museum and Tifft Nature Preserve will be closed for the total solar eclipse Curious George™: Let's Get Curious!...
A lot goes on behind the scenes in our Collections Department. Unearth some of the projects our staff and volunteers are currently working on in Geology Storage. No pre-registration required; activity is ongoing. All ages Included with Museum admission and free for members. Collections Live! is made possible by the New York State Council on the Arts with the support of the Office of the Governor and the New York State Legislature.
The adventures of Curious George await! Join us on Mondays where we will read a Curious George book aloud and then bring elements of the story to life with demonstrations, activities and sometimes special guests! This program is included with Museum admission and free for BMS members, no reservation required. Curious George™: Let's Get Curious is locally sponsored by Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield. For a complete schedule of Curious George stories and partners, see below: 1/22 - Curious George Feeds the Animals 1/29 - Curious George Plants A Tree 2/5 - Curious George Visits the Dentist (with guests from...
Collections Live: Study Skins – The Science of Preservation is every Tuesday from 10am to 1pm on the Museum’s third floor. Join collections staff in our Specimen Preparation Lab where you will delve into the macabre world of preserving flesh, skin, and bones. Uncover the significance of each specimen and how they are collectively used to advance science. No pre-registration required, activity is ongoing, included with Museum admission, and free for members. All Ages For all Collections Live programs no pre-registration required, activity is ongoing, included with Museum admission, and free for members. Due to staff availability, times and themes...
More fun for all! Join us every Wednesday night from October through the end of May for our extended evening hours. On these days the Museum will be open for admission from 10:00am - 9:00pm!
Bring your mystery rocks and fossils and learn how to identify and catalog your collection! All Ages For all Collections Live programs no pre-registration is required, activity is ongoing, included with Museum admission, and free for members. Due to staff availability, times and themes for Collections Live may be subject to change or cancellation. If interested in a specific program, please check our website, or call ahead for any updates. Collections Live! is made possible by the New York State Council on the Arts with the support of the Office of the Governor and the New York State Legislature.
Put on your favorite PJs and experience the world of Curious George™: Let's Get Curious during the Museum's extended Wednesday hours! Meet Curious George* from 4:30 to 4:45 then join Museum staff for a story time at 6 p.m. All four floors of the Museum and the Curious George exhibit will be open until 9 p.m. Entry is included with regular Museum admission and free for BMS members, no reservation required. PJs are optional! Curious George™: Let's Get Curious is locally sponsored by Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield. *Curious George character appearances and times are subject to change
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