Family & Public Programs

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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Why Brains Need Friends: The Neuroscience of Social Connection

Science Buff Lecture Series You’ve likely heard that we’re facing a crisis of loneliness, but how does isolation truly affect the brain? In this talk with renowned social neuroscientist and author Ben Rein, PhD, we will explore the important biology behind our need to connect, drawing insights from his new...

19 Nov

7:00 pm - 8:30 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.

21 Nov

2:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Buffalo Museum of Science

1020 Humboldt Parkway

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Au-Some Night at the Museum

Limited exhibit sounds will provide a comfortable and fun evening of learning and exploration! Plus, all guests may enjoy hands-on sensory activities, colorful arts and crafts, and so much more. A limited number of sensory backpacks including sound dampening headphones, visual communication cards, and fidgets will be available upon request,...

21 Nov

5:30 pm - 7:30 pm

Buffalo Museum of Science

1020 Humboldt Parkway

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Celebration Series: Gaëni:yo’s Singers & Dancers

At the Buffalo Museum of Science, we want to highlight our commitment to respecting and celebrating the cultures we display. We are excited to bring you our new Celebration Series, where we invite local cultural ambassadors, scientists, and community partners to celebrate the diversity in WNY! Join us in welcoming...

22 Nov

12:00 pm - 2:00 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...

24 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,...

26 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.

28 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...

01 Dec

12:30 pm - 3:30 pm

Buffalo Museum of Science

1020 Humboldt Parkway

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