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Membership Gift Bundle (December 1 – December 31):
Receive two FREE general admission guest passes with every gift membership, renewal, or new membership purchase!
Holiday Delivery Purchase Deadlines: Physical Gift Certificates: Monday, 12/11 Digital Gift Certificates: Wednesday, 12/20
JOIN OR RENEW YOUR MEMBERSHIP HERE
Gift Memberships
- Purchase online or over the phone at 716.896.5200 x 311
- Certificates will be emailed 2-5 business days after purchase.
- Gift memberships are not activated until redeemed. Recipients can redeem their certificates at the admission desk or by calling 716.896.5200 x 311.
PURCHASE A GIFT MEMBERSHIP HERE
Member Benefits
- 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
- 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.
ASTC Passport Program
Members receive free or discounted admission to more than 350 science and children’s museums worldwide through the ASTC Passport Program!
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.
There is a 90-mile radius restriction on ASTC Passport eligibility; however, reciprocal membership benefits are honored between the BMS and Rochester Museum and Science Center. At this time, reciprocal benefits are not honored between the BMS and the Ontario Science Center.
Downloading Membership Cards
View instructions for your FREE eMembership Card app HERE.
Neighbor Level
Do you qualify for our Neighbor Level membership? Email membership@sciencebuff.org or call 716.896.5200 x311 for more details or to purchase your discounted Neighbor Level membership.
Neighbor Level Qualifiers:
- Eligible Resident Zip Codes (14208, 14211, 14212)
- BPS #99 – Makowski School (Student Families)
- BPS #90 – Early Childhood Center (Student Families)
- BPS #59 – Drew Science Magnet (Student Families)
- BASCS/BuffSci (Student Families)
- BMHA (Residents)
- Northland Workforce Training Center
- Girl Scout Troop #30156
Refund Policy
See HERE.
The Buffalo Museum of Science is proud to offer the following partner discounts on memberships purchased in person:
| BMS Affiliate Club Members | $10.00 off |
| Albright Knox Members | 10% off |
| Aquarium of Niagara Members | 10% off |
| Buffalo Zoo Members | $5.00 off |
| Buffalo and Erie County Botanical Gardens Members | 10% off |
| Child Care Resource Network | 10% off |
| Independent Health Cardholders | 10% off |
| Olmsted Park Members | $5.00 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
- 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.
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 - $90
- 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, $81; Student with valid ID, $72; Military with valid ID, $72 – Must be purchased in-person or over the phone.
Family Plus - $110
- 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 – $175 / 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 – $275 / 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
