Family & Public Programs

Collections Live: Geology with Joe

Bring your mystery rocks and fossils and learn how to create and catalog your own collection. 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. All Ages Due to staff availability,...

05 Nov

11:00 am - 2:00 pm

Buffalo Museum of Science

1020 Humboldt Parkway

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Collections Live: Go Fish!

Take a moment to dive into our Digital Imaging Lab to reveal how digitization has brought our Ichthyology (Fishes) Collection out of memories past and into the forefront of current research. All ages No pre-registration required, activity is ongoing, included with Museum admission, and free for members.

07 Nov

2:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Buffalo Museum of Science

1020 Humboldt Parkway

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Planetarium Movie – Mars: The Ultimate Voyage

Ever wondered what it will take for astronauts to travel to the Moon, Mars and beyond? On this long journey, what challenges will astronauts face? How will they stay motivated and healthy on their spacecraft so far away from Earth? This immersive planetarium movie explores these questions and more. This...

08 Nov

11:00 am - 11:45 am

Buffalo Museum of Science

1020 Humboldt Parkway

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Planetarium Movie – Mars: The Ultimate Voyage

Ever wondered what it will take for astronauts to travel to the Moon, Mars and beyond? On this long journey, what challenges will astronauts face? How will they stay motivated and healthy on their spacecraft so far away from Earth? This immersive planetarium movie explores these questions and more. This...

08 Nov

1:00 pm - 1:45 pm

Buffalo Museum of Science

1020 Humboldt Parkway

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Family Workshop: Blood Slime

Make a fun and unique slime by combining different materials that represent the different parts of our blood! All ages Tickets: $6 per person with Museum admission or membership

08 Nov

2:00 pm - 3:00 pm

Buffalo Museum of Science

1020 Humboldt Parkway

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Collections Live: Cataloging – A Work in Progress

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 into cataloging...

10 Nov

12:30 pm - 3:30 pm

Buffalo Museum of Science

1020 Humboldt Parkway

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Community Health Day sponsored by Independent Health

Everyone is invited to enjoy FREE general Museum admission and explore Community Health Day sponsored by Independent Health! Families of all ages are encouraged to join us for our “Winter Wellness” event, designed to promote healthy habits and inspire positive lifestyle changes. Activities take place from 10 a.m. to 2...

11 Nov

10:00 am - 2:00 pm

Buffalo Museum of Science

1020 Humboldt Parkway

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Collections Live: Geology with Joe

Bring your mystery rocks and fossils and learn how to create and catalog your own collection. 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. All Ages Due to staff availability,...

12 Nov

11:00 am - 2:00 pm

Buffalo Museum of Science

1020 Humboldt Parkway

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Collections Live: Go Fish!

Take a moment to dive into our Digital Imaging Lab to reveal how digitization has brought our Ichthyology (Fishes) Collection out of memories past and into the forefront of current research. All ages No pre-registration required, activity is ongoing, included with Museum admission, and free for members.

14 Nov

2:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Buffalo Museum of Science

1020 Humboldt Parkway

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Collections Live: Cataloging – A Work in Progress

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 into cataloging...

17 Nov

12:30 pm - 3:30 pm

Buffalo Museum of Science

1020 Humboldt Parkway

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Collections Live: Geology with Joe

Bring your mystery rocks and fossils and learn how to create and catalog your own collection. 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. All Ages Due to staff availability,...

19 Nov

11:00 am - 2:00 pm

Buffalo Museum of Science

1020 Humboldt Parkway

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Family Workshop: Our Objects

Join us after school at the Museum! Learn all about artifacts in this hands-on workshop for all ages. Participants will discover items in our education collection and create their very own artifact item using air-dry clay. Note: Program starts after Museum closes. We recommend a self-guided visit beforehand! All ages...

19 Nov

4:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Buffalo Museum of Science

1020 Humboldt Parkway

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