Family & Public Programs

Collections Live: Cataloging – A Work in Progress

A lot goes on behind the scenes in the Collections Department! Get a glimpse of inventory and cataloging procedures and learn about what goes in to caring for a museum collection.  No pre-registration required, activity is ongoing, included with Museum admission, and free for members. All ages Included with Museum...

19 Jan

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...

21 Jan

10:00 am - 1:00 pm

Buffalo Museum of Science

1020 Humboldt Parkway

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Girl Scout Juniors Detective Workshop

Work with your fellow Scouts to to solve a science mystery using real forensic techniques like fingerprint analysis, DNA testing, and chromatography. From lifting prints to analyzing chemical traces, you’ll discover how science helps solve crimes and mysteries. Can you crack the case? Tickets: $12 per participant with Museum admission...

24 Jan

2:00 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...

26 Jan

10:00 am - 1:00 pm

Buffalo Museum of Science

1020 Humboldt Parkway

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Collections Live: Cataloging – A Work in Progress

A lot goes on behind the scenes in the Collections Department! Get a glimpse of inventory and cataloging procedures and learn about what goes in to caring for a museum collection.  No pre-registration required, activity is ongoing, included with Museum admission, and free for members. All ages Included with Museum...

26 Jan

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...

28 Jan

10:00 am - 1:00 pm

Buffalo Museum of Science

1020 Humboldt Parkway

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Family Workshop: Beaded Lizard

Hop on a reemerging fashion trend and learn about our reptile neighbors in this family-oriented workshop mixing museum collections with a fun, take-home beaded lizard craft. All ages Tickets: $6 per participant with Museum admission or membership Credit card fees are included in program price.

31 Jan

2:00 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...

02 Feb

10:00 am - 1:00 pm

Buffalo Museum of Science

1020 Humboldt Parkway

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Collections Live: Cataloging – A Work in Progress

A lot goes on behind the scenes in the Collections Department! Get a glimpse of inventory and cataloging procedures and learn about what goes in to caring for a museum collection.  No pre-registration required, activity is ongoing, included with Museum admission, and free for members. All ages Included with Museum...

02 Feb

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...

04 Feb

10:00 am - 1:00 pm

Buffalo Museum of Science

1020 Humboldt Parkway

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Family Workshop: Owl Pellet Dissection

It’s amazing what you can learn from an owl’s vomit! Investigate the contents of a unique owl pellet! Piece together bones, learn about owl hunting habits, and discover some special pieces of the museum’s collecting in this all ages workshop! All ages Tickets: $8 per participant with Museum admission or...

07 Feb

10:30 am - 11:30 pm

Buffalo Museum of Science

1020 Humboldt Parkway

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Celebration Series: Cooking Demonstration with Manna Culinary Group

At the Buffalo Museum of Science, we are committed to bringing people together by uplifting and celebrating the cultures that are all around us. We are excited to learn and share with you through our new Celebration Series, where we invite local cultural ambassadors, scientists, and community partners to celebrate...

07 Feb

12:00 pm - 2:00 pm

Buffalo Museum of Science

1020 Humboldt Parkway

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