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Gift Memberships
- Purchase online or over the phone at 716.896.5200 x 311
- Please allow 5-7 business days after purchase for the certificate to be received.
- Certificates are either mailed or emailed to the purchaser.
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Gift memberships are not active 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 reciprocal access to over 350 science and children’s museum through ASTC Passport Program* including Corning Museum of Glass, MOST, and RMSC
- FREE reciprocal access to over 30 New York State museums through the ESMRP Program* including the AKG and Burchfield Penney
- Discounted admission to special traveling exhibits
- Exclusive invitations to members-only events
- Discounted and special pricing for all the happenings at the Buffalo Museum of Science and Tifft Nature Preserve
- Discounts at our Stanley’s Science Gift Shop
- Special offers for camps and birthday parties at the Buffalo Museum of Science and Tifft Nature Preserve
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Discounted memberships to the Buffalo Zoo, the Buffalo & Erie County Botanical Gardens, and Explore & More
- 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 show proof of membership at the admission desk. Reciprocal admission cannot be purchased online. Not valid for special programs or events.
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, as well as the Ontario Science Centre.
ESMRP Reciprocal Membership Program
Buffalo Museum of Science members receive free or discounted admission to over 30 great museums throughout New York States science through the Empire State Museum Reciprocal Program!
The Empire State Museums Reciprocal Program brings together museums, art galleries, historic sites, and other great institutions from across the State of New York to share the benefits of membership.
If you are visiting the Buffalo Museum of Science as a member from a participating ESMRP museum, please show proof of membership at the admission desk. Reciprocal admission cannot be purchased online. Not valid for special programs or events.
Downloading Membership Cards
The Buffalo Museum of Science offers digital Membership Cards via the FREE eMembership Card app. Physical membership cards are only mailed to households that specifically request them.
Photo ID or membership cards are required at every Museum visit.
The Buffalo Museum of Science is proud to offer the following partner discounts on memberships purchased in person:
| Buffalo Zoo Members | $5.00 off |
| Buffalo and Erie County Botanical Gardens Members | 10% off |
| Explore & More Members | 10% off |
| Independent Health Cardholders | 10% 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 present for the family or child that wants the gift of a memorable experience!
Individual - $65
- Enjoy FREE* and unlimited general admission for 12 months
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FREE reciprocal access to over 350 science and children’s museum through ASTC Passport Program*
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FREE reciprocal access to over 30 New York State museums through the ESMRP Program*
- Discounted admission to special traveling exhibits
- Exclusive invitations to members-only events
- Discounted and special pricing for all the happenings at the Buffalo Museum of Science and Tifft Nature Preserve
- Discounts at our Stanley’s Science Gift Shop
- Special offers for camps and 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 or ESMRP participation or guests requirements.
Senior 62+ with valid ID, $55; Student with valid ID, $50; Military with valid ID, $50 – Must be purchased in-person or over the phone.
Dual - $75
- Benefits of Individual Membership for up to TWO (2) named adults 18+
- Senior 62+ with valid ID, $65; Student with valid ID, $60; Military with valid ID, $60 – Must be purchased in-person or over the phone.
Family - $95
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, $85; Student with valid ID, $80; Military with valid ID, $80 – Must be purchased in-person or over the phone.
Family Plus - $115
- 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.
Contributing - $195
Family PLUS Membership benefits, plus:
- Exclusive invitations to exhibit receptions and select society events
- Four (4) general admission guest passes to use at any time during the length of the 12-month membership
Sustaining - $295
Family PLUS Membership benefits, plus:
- Exclusive invitations to exhibit receptions and select society events
- Eight (8) general admission guest passes to use at any time during the length of the 12-month membership
Neighbor - $10
Benefits of Individual Membership for up to TWO (2) named adults and their children / grandchildren (under the age of 18).
Neighbor Level Qualifiers:
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Eligible Resident Zip Codes (14208, 14211, 14212)
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BPS #99 – Makowski School (Student Families)
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BPS #90 – Early Childhood Center (Student Families)
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BPS #59 – Drew Science Magnet (Student Families)
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BASCS/BuffSci (Student Families)
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BMHA (Residents)
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Northland Workforce Training Center
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Girl Scout Troop #30156
Do you qualify for our Neighbor Membership?
Email [email protected] or call 716.896.5200 x311 for more details or to purchase your discounted Neighbor Membership.
*This membership cannot be purchased online. No additional discounts apply.
