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 October is Monsters, Myths, and Science Month!: Check our event calendar for all of our activities!

12 Months of Science

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October 2025

Museum Monster Mash

Explore the monsters and myths of the museum while enjoying hands-on activities. Every guest who completes all the activities will also receive a spooky goodie bag to take home (while supplies last). Add on a paint-a-planter activity for only $5 per participant to add more Halloween fun! Children under 18...
11 Oct
10:00 am - 2:00 pm
Buffalo Museum of Science
1020 Humboldt Parkway
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Monsters & Myths Trivia

Join us every weekend in October during regular museum hours for special Monsters, Myths, and Science Month demos/stage shows! Test your knowledge of monsters, myths, and science in this Jeopardy-style trivia demonstration. Drop in; no registration required. Included with admission and free for BMS members.
12 Oct
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Buffalo Museum of Science
1020 Humboldt Parkway
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Shocking Science Stage Show

Join us every weekend in October during regular museum hours for special Monsters, Myths, and Science Month demos/stage shows! Science is electric! Learn about hair-raising science with our Van de Graaff static electricity generator in this interactive stage show. Drop in; no registration required. Included with admission and free for...
12 Oct
11:00 am - 11:30 am
Buffalo Museum of Science
1020 Humboldt Parkway
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Skulls & Bones

Join us every weekend in October during regular museum hours for special Monsters, Myths, and Science Month demos/stage shows! From owls to wolves to bats, learn about the wonderful world of spooky animals in this interactive demonstration. Drop in; no registration required. Included with admission and free for BMS members.
12 Oct
12:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Buffalo Museum of Science
1020 Humboldt Parkway
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Science or Sorcery Stage Show

Join us every weekend in October during regular museum hours for special Monsters, Myths and Science Month demos/stage shows! Is it science or is it sorcery? Inspire your inner scientist with these eerie experiments! Learn all about chemical reactions in this interactive stage show focused on the wonderful world of...
12 Oct
1:30 pm - 2:00 pm
Buffalo Museum of Science
1020 Humboldt Parkway
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School’s Out Discovery Camp (Grades 3-5)

Give your child a day of exploration and discovery at the Buffalo Museum of Science during school holidays. Available for Grades K-2 or Grades 3-5. 1-Day camps are available for the following dates: October 13 (K-2) October 13 (3-5) November 4 (K-2) November 4 (3-5) November 11 (K-2) November 11...
13 Oct
9:00 am - 4:00 pm
Buffalo Museum of Science
1020 Humboldt Parkway
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School’s Out Discovery Camp (Grades K-2)

Give your child a day of exploration and discovery at the Buffalo Museum of Science during school holidays. Available for Grades K-2 or Grades 3-5. 1-Day camps are available for the following dates: October 13 (K-2) October 13 (3-5) November 4 (K-2) November 4 (3-5) November 11 (K-2) November 11...
13 Oct
9:00 am - 4:00 pm
Buffalo Museum of Science
1020 Humboldt Parkway
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Storytime: Pete the Cat: Five Little Pumpkins

Join us on Wednesdays where we will read a (delightfully) spooky story by James Dean aloud and bring the story to life with demonstrations and activities! Drop in; no registration required. Included with admission and free for BMS members.
15 Oct
11:30 am - 12:00 pm
Buffalo Museum of Science
1020 Humboldt Parkway
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Memory Cafe: Tree ID at Tifft Nature Preserve

Join us at Tifft this month for Memory Cafe. This month the focus is on trees and seasonal color changes in the landscape. Learn how to identify common species. This program provides an opportunity for adults with memory challenges and their loved ones to explore science and nature through the Museum’s collection in a...
16 Oct
9:30 am - 11:00 am
Buffalo Museum of Science
1020 Humboldt Parkway
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Myths or Science: Bug Edition

Join us every weekend in October during regular museum hours for special Monsters, Myths, and Science Month demos/stage shows! Get up close to some incredible insects! Learn about the many different types of bugs – and dispel myths – in this hands-on demonstration. Drop in; no registration required. Included with...
18 Oct
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Buffalo Museum of Science
1020 Humboldt Parkway
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Planetarium Show: Astronomical Beasts and Where to Find Them

The constellations we use to map the skies are based on stories passed down for generations. They have deep roots in magic, mystery and adventure. Join us as we go on a skywatching safari to find animals we know and love…and creatures we can only hope are just our imagination!...
18 Oct
10:30 am - 11:15 am
Buffalo Museum of Science
1020 Humboldt Parkway
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Shocking Science Stage Show

Join us every weekend in October during regular museum hours for special Monsters, Myths, and Science Month demos/stage shows! Science is electric! Learn about hair-raising science with our Van de Graaff static electricity generator in this interactive stage show. Drop in; no registration required. Included with admission and free for...
18 Oct
11:00 am - 11:30 am
Buffalo Museum of Science
1020 Humboldt Parkway
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