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Our extended Wednesday Night Hours are going on break for the summer months! Stay tuned for details on our monthly Twilight at the Museum events starting in July.
 June is Colorful Science Month!: Check our event calendar for the daily lineup of activities!

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NOW OPEN – Stanley’s Science Shop!

Our newly expanded gift shop is here! Stanley’s Science Shop located in the Atrium next to its namesake, Stanley the Albertosaurus. BMS Members save 10% on shop purchases.

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Museum Hours
  • Monday to Sunday, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Code of Conduct
  • In advance of your visit, please review our Code of Conduct here.
General Admission
  • $19 | Adults
  • $17 | Children 2-17
  • $17 | Seniors 62+
  • $17 | Students/Military with ID
  • FREE | Museum Members
  • FREE | Children under 2
  • General admission prices may vary for special events and offerings
Museums on Us
  • Museums on Us is available to Bank of America, Merrill or Bank of America Private Bank (U.S. Trust) credit or debit cardholders during the first full weekend of every month. One free general admission is limited to the individual cardholder. Not to be combined with other offers. Please call 716 896 5200 for eligibility with special exhibits or events requiring an additional fee. Click here for more details.
M&t Learn Together Admissions
  • Made possible through generous funding from M&T Bank, the M&T Learn Together Admissions will drive the continuation of three important free admissions programs, helping to increase participation and accessibility across the community. The programs include the Museums for All program, Arts Access program, and the Check It Out passes available through local library systems.
  • Learn more about these opportunities here.
Kellogg Observatory Viewing Hours
2025 Holiday Closings

The Museum will be closed on the following days in 2025

  • March 31
  • April 20
  • May 26
  • July 4
  • November 27
  • December 24
  • December 25
The following cardholders receive $1 off* general museum admission:

  • AAA Members
  • Buffalo & Erie County Public Library Cardholders
  • NFTA pass cardholders

*Cannot be combined with other offers. Exclusions may apply due to contractual agreements with certain exhibits.

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1020 Humboldt Parkway
Buffalo, New York 14211
Phone: (716) 896-5200
Toll Free: (866) 291-6660
Fax: (716) 897-6723

Free parking is available in the Museum parking lot.