Special Events

Collections Live: The Amazing, Awesome Arthropoda

Arthropods constitute roughly 75% of all animal life on earth! Catch an exclusive, behind-the-scenes glimpse into the Museum’s Invertebrate Zoology Collection, and bug out with museum professionals who are preserving the amazingly awesome diversity found in the Arthropoda. Stair access only All ages No pre-registration required, activity is ongoing, included...

28 May

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 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,...

28 May

11:00 am - 2:00 pm

Buffalo Museum of Science

1020 Humboldt Parkway

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Storytime: Edward Gets Messy

Join us on Wednesdays where we will read a (tastefully!) messy story by Rita Meade aloud, and bring elements of the story to life with demonstrations and activities! Drop in; no registration required. Included with admission and free for BMS members.

28 May

11:30 am - 12:00 pm

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...

28 May

12:00 pm - 2:00 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...

28 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...

28 May

1:30 pm - 2:00 pm

Buffalo Museum of Science

1020 Humboldt Parkway

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Family Workshop: Marbled Masterpieces

Create stunning, one-of-a-kind designs using the technique of water marbling after school at the Buffalo Museum of Science. Swirl vibrant paints onto water and transfer your masterpiece onto paper in this fun, hands-on family workshop. All ages $5 with Museum admission or membership

28 May

4:30 pm - 5:30 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...

29 May

10:00 am - 12:00 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...

29 May

11:00 am - 11:30 am

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...

29 May

12:00 pm - 2:00 pm

Buffalo Museum of Science

1020 Humboldt Parkway

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Static Scramble Stage Show

Join us every day in May during regular museum hours for special Messy Science Month demos/stage shows! From living things, like humans, to non-living things, like motors and lightbulbs, our world is powered by electricity. Learn about the science of static electricity and messy particles in this interactive stage show!...

29 May

1:30 pm - 2:00 pm

Buffalo Museum of Science

1020 Humboldt Parkway

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Capillary Action Creations

Join us every day in May during regular museum hours for special Messy Science Month demos/stage shows! Want to make your own capillary creation? Join us for this interactive demonstration on the power of water! Learn about how water moves through paper using capillary action while creating colorful patterns. Drop...

30 May

10:00 am - 12:00 pm

Buffalo Museum of Science

1020 Humboldt Parkway

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