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Open daily 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Extended hours are available during Twilight at the Museum nights (select Fridays; all ages) and Science After Hours (July 18; adults only). See events calendar for details!
 July is Living Earth Month!: Check our event calendar for the daily lineup of activities!

Family & Public Programs

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July 2025

Collections Live: The Amazing, Awesome Arthropoda

Arthropods constitute roughly 75% of all animal life on earth! Catch an exclusive, behind-the-scenes glimpse into the Museum’s Invertebrate Zoology Collection, and bug out with museum professionals who are preserving the amazingly awesome diversity found in the Arthropoda. Stair access only All ages No pre-registration required, activity is ongoing, included...
02 Jul
10:00 am - 1:00 pm
Buffalo Museum of Science
1020 Humboldt Parkway
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Solar Saturdays

Solar Saturdays return starting May 3! On select Saturdays through October, get a rooftop view of the Buffalo Niagara region and beyond. Access is weather permitting. All Ages Included with admission/membership
05 Jul
12:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Buffalo Museum of Science
1020 Humboldt Parkway
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Collections Live: Working with the Geology Collection

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, included with Museum admission, and free for members. All Ages Due to staff availability, times and themes...
07 Jul
10:00 am - 1:00 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...
07 Jul
12:30 pm - 3:30 pm
Buffalo Museum of Science
1020 Humboldt Parkway
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Collections Live: The Amazing, Awesome Arthropoda

Arthropods constitute roughly 75% of all animal life on earth! Catch an exclusive, behind-the-scenes glimpse into the Museum’s Invertebrate Zoology Collection, and bug out with museum professionals who are preserving the amazingly awesome diversity found in the Arthropoda. Stair access only All ages No pre-registration required, activity is ongoing, included...
09 Jul
10:00 am - 1:00 pm
Buffalo Museum of Science
1020 Humboldt Parkway
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Family Workshop: Build-a-Bug

Learn about the parts of a bug in this arthropod architecture workshop! From cephalothorax to elytra, learn about the anatomy of bugs! Participants will meet our living bug ambassadors and build their own creepy crawly craft to bring home! All Ages $5 per person (with Museum admission)
12 Jul
11:30 am - 12:30 pm
Buffalo Museum of Science
1020 Humboldt Parkway
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Solar Saturdays

Solar Saturdays return starting May 3! On select Saturdays through October, get a rooftop view of the Buffalo Niagara region and beyond. Access is weather permitting. All Ages Included with admission/membership
12 Jul
12:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Buffalo Museum of Science
1020 Humboldt Parkway
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Collections Live: Working with the Geology Collection

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, included with Museum admission, and free for members. All Ages Due to staff availability, times and themes...
14 Jul
10:00 am - 1:00 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...
14 Jul
12:30 pm - 3:30 pm
Buffalo Museum of Science
1020 Humboldt Parkway
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Collections Live: The Amazing, Awesome Arthropoda

Arthropods constitute roughly 75% of all animal life on earth! Catch an exclusive, behind-the-scenes glimpse into the Museum’s Invertebrate Zoology Collection, and bug out with museum professionals who are preserving the amazingly awesome diversity found in the Arthropoda. Stair access only All ages No pre-registration required, activity is ongoing, included...
16 Jul
10:00 am - 1:00 pm
Buffalo Museum of Science
1020 Humboldt Parkway
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Planetarium Show

Join us on a tour of the skies over the Queen City and beyond. From our neighbor the Moon to this season’s stargazing targets, this interactive program gives people of all ages the chance to ask questions and guide the program for a unique experience each time. Ages 5+ Tickets:...
19 Jul
10:30 am - 11:15 am
Buffalo Museum of Science
1020 Humboldt Parkway
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Family Workshop: Gyotaku: Fish Printing

Explore the art of gyotaku, fish printing, in our hands-on workshop that links creativity and natural beauty. Learn about the history and techniques of this art form and create your own lifelike prints to take home. You’ll be o-fish-ally hooked! All Ages $5 per person (with Museum admission)
19 Jul
11:30 am - 12:30 pm
Buffalo Museum of Science
1020 Humboldt Parkway
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