Special Events

Planetarium Shows

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 program gives people of all ages the chance to ask questions and guide the program for a unique experience each time. Please call x394 for...

27 Jul

10:30 am - 11:15 am

Buffalo Museum of Science

1020 Humboldt Parkway

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Family Workshop: Bubble Blast

Getting excited for BubbleFest but can’t wait for all that bubble goodness? Join us at the Buffalo Museum of Science for an all-ages workshop on bubbles. We’ll teach you how to make some of the best bubble solution (including our own secret recipe), use various tools to make bubbles and...

27 Jul

11:30 am - 12:30 pm

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Solar Saturdays

Solar Saturdays return starting on May 4 on select Saturdays through October! Weather permitting, get a rooftop view of the Buffalo Niagara region and beyond. Please visit sciencebuff.org for current accessibility to the rooftop. Free with admission.

27 Jul

12:00 pm - 3:00 pm

Buffalo Museum of Science

1020 Humboldt Parkway

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Discovery Camp: Sports-tastic! (Ages 3-4)

Dive deep into the science of sports. How fast can a hockey puck move? What velocity is a football or baseball thrown at? What body systems do you use at play? This week is a slam dunk for your active camper! (Activities adapted for each age group) Age Group: Preschool...

29 Jul

9:00 am - 4:00 pm

Buffalo Museum of Science

1020 Humboldt Parkway

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Discovery Camp: Sports-tastic! (Grades 4-5)

Dive deep into the science of sports. How fast can a hockey puck move? What velocity is a football or baseball thrown at? What body systems do you use at play? This week is a slam dunk for your active camper! (Activities adapted for each age group) Age Group: Children...

29 Jul

9:00 am - 4:00 pm

Buffalo Museum of Science

1020 Humboldt Parkway

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Collections Live: Go Fish! Processing Fish Scales

Dive in with collections staff as they hunt for treasures hidden in the Hadley Fish Scale Collection, submerge yourself in the underwater world of the Museum’s Fish Collection, and learn about the fin-tastic grant-funded project that is making it all possible. No pre-registration required, activity is ongoing, included with Museum...

30 Jul

10:00 am - 1:00 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 identify and catalog your collection! For all Collections Live programs no pre-registration is required, activity is ongoing, included with Museum admission, and free for members. Due to staff availability, times and themes for Collections Live may be subject to change...

31 Jul

11:00 am - 2:00 pm

Buffalo Museum of Science

1020 Humboldt Parkway

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Collections Live: Mussel Memory

Take a moment to wade into our Digital Imaging Lab to reveal how digitization has brought our Freshwater Mussel Collection out of memories past and into the forefront of current research. No pre-registration required, activity is ongoing, included with Museum admission, and free for members. All ages Collections Live! is...

31 Jul

1:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Buffalo Museum of Science

1020 Humboldt Parkway

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Collections Live: Go Fish! Processing Fish Scales

Dive in with collections staff as they hunt for treasures hidden in the Hadley Fish Scale Collection, submerge yourself in the underwater world of the Museum’s Fish Collection, and learn about the fin-tastic grant-funded project that is making it all possible. No pre-registration required, activity is ongoing, included with Museum...

06 Aug

10:00 am - 1:00 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 identify and catalog your collection! For all Collections Live programs no pre-registration is required, activity is ongoing, included with Museum admission, and free for members. Due to staff availability, times and themes for Collections Live may be subject to change...

07 Aug

11:00 am - 2:00 pm

Buffalo Museum of Science

1020 Humboldt Parkway

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Collections Live: Mussel Memory

Take a moment to wade into our Digital Imaging Lab to reveal how digitization has brought our Freshwater Mussel Collection out of memories past and into the forefront of current research. No pre-registration required, activity is ongoing, included with Museum admission, and free for members. All ages Collections Live! is...

07 Aug

1:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Buffalo Museum of Science

1020 Humboldt Parkway

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SciNight: Arthropodapalooza

Meet the fascinating team of LIVE arthropod ambassadors who call the Museum home. Brave enough to befriend a hissing cockroach or want to get to know a couple death-feigning beetles? Get up close and personal at this adults-only event. Ages 18+ Tickets: $30 per person; Buffalo Museum of Science members...

07 Aug

6:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Buffalo Museum of Science

1020 Humboldt Parkway

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