Special Events

Discovery Camp: Science Safari

Do you hear that? It’s the call of the wild— and it’s coming from the Buffalo Museum of Science! Come learn about the animals we share our planet with at this fun and engaging summer camp! Activities adapted appropriately for each age group. Price: $350 per camper (BMS Members save...

11 Aug

9:00 am - 4:00 pm

Buffalo Museum of Science

1020 Humboldt Parkway

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NEW – Discovery Camp: Science of Theatre with Shea’s Performing Arts Center

Places, please! Have you ever wondered what it takes to produce a stage show? From set design to sound and lighting, there is science in all aspects of theatre production. Campers will dive into the science at BMS on Monday and Tuesday then head to the beautiful Shea’s Performing Arts...

11 Aug

9:00 am - 4:00 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...

11 Aug

10:00 am - 1:00 pm

Buffalo Museum of Science

1020 Humboldt Parkway

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Build A Battery

Join us every day in August during regular museum hours for special Exciting Elements Month demos/stage shows! Watt’s up, my fully charged friends? Join us to learn how batteries work. Explore the role of copper (Cu) and zinc (Zn) in batteries and how these elements behave, change, and interact with...

11 Aug

10:00 am - 12:00 pm

Buffalo Museum of Science

1020 Humboldt Parkway

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Frozen Elements Stage Show

Join us every day in August during regular museum hours for special Exciting Elements Month demos/stage shows! Chill out with this super cool stage show! Learn about liquid nitrogen (N2) and oxygen (O2) in this interactive stage show and watch what happens to everyday objects when they are exposed to...

11 Aug

11:00 am - 11:30 am

Buffalo Museum of Science

1020 Humboldt Parkway

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Chemistry Makes Scents

Join us every day in August during regular museum hours for special Exciting Elements Month demos/stage shows! Do you smell that? That’s the aroma of science! Join us to learn about how scents are connected to the structure of a molecule and explore the different scents of related molecules in...

11 Aug

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...

11 Aug

12:30 pm - 3:30 pm

Buffalo Museum of Science

1020 Humboldt Parkway

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(Element)ary Chemistry Stage Show

Join us every day in August during regular museum hours for special Exciting Elements Month demos/stage shows! What should you do if no one laughs at your chemistry jokes? Keep telling them until you get a reaction! This interactive stage show focuses on the science of chemical reactions including what...

11 Aug

1:30 pm - 2:00 pm

Buffalo Museum of Science

1020 Humboldt Parkway

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Discovery Camp: Science Safari

Do you hear that? It’s the call of the wild— and it’s coming from the Buffalo Museum of Science! Come learn about the animals we share our planet with at this fun and engaging summer camp! Activities adapted appropriately for each age group. Price: $350 per camper (BMS Members save...

12 Aug

9:00 am - 4:00 pm

Buffalo Museum of Science

1020 Humboldt Parkway

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NEW – Discovery Camp: Science of Theatre with Shea’s Performing Arts Center

Places, please! Have you ever wondered what it takes to produce a stage show? From set design to sound and lighting, there is science in all aspects of theatre production. Campers will dive into the science at BMS on Monday and Tuesday then head to the beautiful Shea’s Performing Arts...

12 Aug

9:00 am - 4:00 pm

Buffalo Museum of Science

1020 Humboldt Parkway

View Detail

Chemistry Makes Scents

Join us every day in August during regular museum hours for special Exciting Elements Month demos/stage shows! Do you smell that? That’s the aroma of science! Join us to learn about how scents are connected to the structure of a molecule and explore the different scents of related molecules in...

12 Aug

10:00 am - 12:00 pm

Buffalo Museum of Science

1020 Humboldt Parkway

View Detail

Frozen Elements Stage Show

Join us every day in August during regular museum hours for special Exciting Elements Month demos/stage shows! Chill out with this super cool stage show! Learn about liquid nitrogen (N2) and oxygen (O2) in this interactive stage show and watch what happens to everyday objects when they are exposed to...

12 Aug

1:30 pm - 2:00 pm

Buffalo Museum of Science

1020 Humboldt Parkway

View Detail