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Walk-up Admission for Members Only
With the loosened capacity restrictions in New York State, we are excited to offer walk-up admission for members! Members no longer need to reserve their general admission in advance!
ASTC Passport Program
Members receive free or discounted admission to more than 350 science and children’s museums worldwide through the ASTC Passport Program! Due to local restrictions, this does not include the Rochester Museum & Science Center.
If you are visiting the Buffalo Museum of Science as a member from a participating ASTC museum, please call 716.896.5200 to reserve your tickets in advance. Reciprocal admission cannot be purchased online.
Neighbor Pass
Do you live in the zip code 14208, 14211 or 14212? Email [email protected] or call 716.896.5200 x311 for details, questions or to purchase a discounted Neighbor Pass membership.
Downloading Membership Cards
View instructions for your FREE eMembership Card app HERE.
Refund Policy
See HERE.
The Buffalo Museum of Science is proud to offer the following partner discounts on memberships purchased over the phone:
| BMS Affiliate Club Members | $10.00 off |
| Albright Knox Members | 10% off |
| Aquarium of Niagara Members | $10.00 off |
| Independent Health Cardholders | 10% off |
| Olmsted Park Members | $5.00 off |
| Penn Dixie Fossil Park and Nature Reserve Members | $10.00 off |
| Wegmans Shoppers Club Holders | 10% off |
Only one discount may be applied and cannot be combined with any other discount. A discount may not be applied after a membership has already been purchased.
Membership Options
Give the gift of Museum Membership! It’s the perfect holiday or birthday gift for the family or child that has everything!
Individual - $60
- Enjoy FREE* and unlimited general admission for 12 months
- FREE or discounted admission to more than 350 science and children’s museums worldwide through the ASTC Passport Program**
- Discounted admission to special traveling exhibits
- Discounted admission to the 3D Cinema
- Exclusive invitations to members-only events
- Discounts for camps, events, and programs
- Special offers for birthday parties at the Buffalo Museum of Science and Tifft Nature Preserve***
- App-based membership cards (physical cards must be specifically requested)
*Exclusions may apply due to contractual agreements with certain exhibits.
** Contact the participating museum before you visit to make sure no changes have been made to their ASTC participation or guests requirements.
*** Birthday parties are temporarily unavailable.
Dual - $70
- Benefits of Individual Membership for up to TWO (2) named adults 18+
- Senior 62+ with valid ID, $63; Student with valid ID, $56; Military with valid ID, $56 – Must be purchased in-person or over the phone.
Family - $80
- Benefits of Individual Membership for up to TWO (2) named adults and their children / grandchildren (under the age of 18).
- Senior 62+ with valid ID, $72; Student with valid ID, $64; Military with valid ID, $64 – Must be purchased in-person or over the phone.
Family Plus - $100
- Benefits of Family Membership PLUS ONE (1) free general Museum admission guest per visit, such as a chaperone or guest visitor. Guest must bring card or member number if not in the presence of the named member.
- No additional discounts available.
Seymour's Circle
Contributing – $155 / year
Family PLUS Membership benefits, plus:
- Exclusive Invitations to Members’ exhibit receptions
- Four (4) general admission guest passes to use at any time during the length of the 12-month membership
Sustaining – $255 / year
Family PLUS Membership benefits, plus:
- Exclusive Invitations to Members’ exhibit receptions
- Eight (8) general admission guest passes to use at any time during the length of the 12-month membership
