Schedule a self-guided visit or guided tour with your group

With more than 700,000 objects in our collections, Buffalo Museum of Science tours are always an adventure! Take your pick of an unstructured, self-guided visit and discover the museum at your own pace, or opt for a docent-guided tour for an in-depth look at our exciting museum treasures.

Self-Guided Tours

Guided Tours

Group Admission

Explore the Museum with your students! Our state-of-the-art science studios foster hands-on and inquiry-based learning that aligns with your STEM curriculum.

In additional to our science studios, join our team of Science Buffs throughout your visit for fun, interactive science demonstrations and activities. All presentations are free with admission and occur throughout the Museum. Get your students excited about science!

Educators are welcome to preview the Museum, free of charge, in advance of your visit. Just bring your educator ID and present it at the Buffalo Museum of Science admissions desk. You can also customize and enhance your self-guided visit by adding a workshop, 3D film or visits to special exhibits or experiences to your itinerary.

Guided Tours

Join our docents on an engaging tour through the Museum’s science studios.

Every Object Tells a Story:  The Museum Collection

Using the Museum’s collection items as your guide, explore the distribution of people, places and environments around the world, and how it has changed over time. Choose two or three areas to visit during this interactive tour.

Sensory Tour

Use your senses to learn about Western New York in a different way! Students can experience the natural world in new ways using sight, sound, touch and even smell. This program is recommended for special needs groups.

Before You Visit

Be sure to check out our Field Trip FAQs page so that you’re well prepared!
Don’t see what you’re looking for? Contact us to discuss customized programs!