Special Events

Storytime: Pete the Cat: Trick or Pete

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.

29 Oct

11:30 am - 12:00 pm

Buffalo Museum of Science

1020 Humboldt Parkway

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Extended Hours

The Buffalo Musuem of Science will be open until 7:00PM on Wednesday, October 29. Families receiving COVID-19 vaccines through the Erie County Department of Health receive free admission. Click here for more information.

29 Oct

3:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Buffalo Museum of Science

1020 Humboldt Parkway

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Museum Closing Early

The Museum will be closing at 3:00PM on October 31!

31 Oct

3:00 pm - 5:00 pm

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Girl Scout Juniors – Space Science Investigator

Join us with your Girl Scout to complete the Juniors Space Science Investigator badge! Take a look through a telescope, learn how far apart the planets are, and dive deeper to our coolest neighbors in space! $12 with Museum admission or membership

01 Nov

1:00 pm - 3:00 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...

04 Nov

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...

04 Nov

9:00 am - 4:00 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,...

05 Nov

11:00 am - 2:00 pm

Buffalo Museum of Science

1020 Humboldt Parkway

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Museum Closed

The Buffalo Museum of Science will be closed on Thursdays in November and December. We will reopen on Fridays for regular operating hours (10 a.m. to 4 p.m.) The Museum is open for extended hours (9 a.m. to 5 p.m.) on Saturdays and Sundays through December 31.

06 Nov

All Day

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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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