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May 2025

Burst Your Bubble Stage Show

Join us every day in May during regular museum hours for special Messy Science Month demos/stage shows! Dive into the wobbly, colorful, and messy world of bubbles where water gets wild, and soap becomes the superhero! Learn about the science of bubbles and enjoy some messy bubble fun in this...
02 May
11:00 am - 11:30 am
Buffalo Museum of Science
1020 Humboldt Parkway
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Decomposition Touch-a-Bug

Join us every day in May during regular museum hours for special Messy Science Month demos/stage shows! Interested in the messy world of decomposition? Every tree, flower, mushroom, and even humans depend on decomposition. Join us to learn about bugs through the lens of decomposition and meet our museum ambassador...
02 May
12:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Buffalo Museum of Science
1020 Humboldt Parkway
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Pendulum Patterns

Join us every day in May during regular museum hours for special Messy Science Month demos/stage shows! Calling all artists! Get in touch with your artistic side while learning how pendulums work in this hands-on demonstration combining art and science. Drop in; no registration required. Included with admission and free...
02 May
12:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Buffalo Museum of Science
1020 Humboldt Parkway
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Messy Chemistry Stage Show

Join us every day in May during regular museum hours for special Messy Science Month demos/stage shows! Get messy with chemistry! This interactive stage show focuses on the science of chemical reactions including what they are, how we observe them, and the energy changes that occur! Drop in; no registration...
02 May
1:30 pm - 2:00 pm
Buffalo Museum of Science
1020 Humboldt Parkway
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CTLE – Main Street Astronomy: Understanding Earth’s Place in Space

For generations, humans all around the world have turned to the sky as an essential resource for timekeeping, survival, creativity, and culture. In this two-part workshop, you’ll learn how Earth fits into our solar system and discover that you don’t need advanced technology to make meaningful observations of space. Explore...
03 May
10:00 am - 2:00 pm
Buffalo Museum of Science
1020 Humboldt Parkway
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Fizzing Fun

Join us every day in May during regular museum hours for special Messy Science Month demos/stage shows! Get up close and personal with the science of messy chemical reactions in this hands-on demonstration. Learn about acid and base reactions and create some fizzy fun! Drop in; no registration required. Included...
03 May
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Buffalo Museum of Science
1020 Humboldt Parkway
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Messy Chemistry Stage Show

Join us every day in May during regular museum hours for special Messy Science Month demos/stage shows! Get messy with chemistry! This interactive stage show focuses on the science of chemical reactions including what they are, how we observe them, and the energy changes that occur! Drop in; no registration...
03 May
11:00 am - 11:30 am
Buffalo Museum of Science
1020 Humboldt Parkway
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Solar Saturdays

Solar Saturdays return starting May 3! On Saturdays through October, get a rooftop view of the Buffalo Niagara region and beyond. Access is weather permitting. Weekly on Saturdays weather permitting. All Ages Included with admission/membership
03 May
12:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Buffalo Museum of Science
1020 Humboldt Parkway
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Ooey Gooey Oobleck

Join us every day in May during regular museum hours for special Messy Science Month demos/stage shows! What is oobleck and why is it ooey gooey? Join us to learn about properties of non-Newtonian fluids while getting your hands dirty with oobleck in this hands-on demonstration. Drop in; no registration...
03 May
12:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Buffalo Museum of Science
1020 Humboldt Parkway
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Burst Your Bubble Stage Show

Join us every day in May during regular museum hours for special Messy Science Month demos/stage shows! Dive into the wobbly, colorful, and messy world of bubbles where water gets wild, and soap becomes the superhero! Learn about the science of bubbles and enjoy some messy bubble fun in this...
03 May
1:30 pm - 2:00 pm
Buffalo Museum of Science
1020 Humboldt Parkway
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Fizzing Fun

Join us every day in May during regular museum hours for special Messy Science Month demos/stage shows! Get up close and personal with the science of messy chemical reactions in this hands-on demonstration. Learn about acid and base reactions and create some fizzy fun! Drop in; no registration required. Included...
04 May
12:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Buffalo Museum of Science
1020 Humboldt Parkway
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Everybody Poops Stage Show

Join us every day in May during regular museum hours for special Messy Science Month demos/stage shows! Learn the scoop on poop! How, what, and where animals poop can tell us a lot about their diet, health, behavior, and even their ancient history. Learn about animal digestion, poop adaptations, and...
04 May
1:30 pm - 2:00 pm
Buffalo Museum of Science
1020 Humboldt Parkway
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