Special Events

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...

08 Dec

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,...

10 Dec

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.

11 Dec

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.

12 Dec

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...

15 Dec

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,...

17 Dec

11:00 am - 2:00 pm

Buffalo Museum of Science

1020 Humboldt Parkway

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Family Workshop: Let It Snow!

Join us after school at the Museum! Learn all about snow science in this hands-on workshop for all ages. Participants will explore differences in snow crystals , create salt snowflakes and more. Note: Program starts after Museum closes. We recommend a self-guided visit beforehand! All ages Tickets: $6 per person...

17 Dec

4:00 pm - 5:00 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.

18 Dec

All Day

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Memory Cafe: Winter Welcome

Join us at the Museum each third Thursday of the month for Memory Cafe. This month we are creating with festive and fresh evergreen decor to welcome winter’s seasonal changes! This program provides an opportunity for adults with memory challenges and their loved ones to explore science and nature through...

18 Dec

9:30 am - 11:00 am

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.

19 Dec

2:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Buffalo Museum of Science

1020 Humboldt Parkway

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Winter Wonderland at the Museum

Step into a Winter Wonderland at the Museum of Science! Celebrate the season with an evening of frosty fun and cool discoveries. Explore the science behind snow, ice, and the incredible creatures that thrive in the cold. Enjoy hands-on activities, live demonstrations, and creative crafts for all ages. Highlights include:...

19 Dec

5:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Buffalo Museum of Science

1020 Humboldt Parkway

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SciNight: Winter Conifer Creations

Join us in designing winter decor using fresh greenery and pinecones while learning to identify various conifer species and their importance in the ecosystem in this adults-only workshop! Choose from three timed sessions at: 5:15PM 6:15PM 7:15PM Adults 18+ Tickets: $15 per person in addition to Winter Wonderland admission; Buffalo...

19 Dec

5:15 pm - 8:15 pm

Buffalo Museum of Science

1020 Humboldt Parkway

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