December 2019
SciNight Workshop: Copper Oxide Painting
View metalworks of the past with a walk-and-talk in Artifacts for inspiration from the Collection. Transform simple materials into works of art with iron, copper, and bronze oxidizing paints while learning about chemical processes. Ages: 18+ Cost: $15 per participant (BMS Members save 10%)
Find out more »SOLD OUT! SciNight Workshop: Wreathed in Reading
This SciNight has SOLD OUT! Create a book wreath for the new year from the pages of yesteryear. Take a look through a wealth of out-of-date science and culture texts to roll and build your own unique decoration. All materials provided. Ages: 18+ Cost: $15 per participant (BMS Members save 10%)
Find out more »Discovery Camp: Physics Fun!
Create a giant bubble, design an anti-gravity machine, experiment with electricity... who knew physics could be so much fun? Join us for an adventure into the fascinating world of physics! Ages: 5-12 (Campers will be divided into classrooms by grade level) Dates: December 23, 26, 27 Time: 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.…
Find out more »Discovery Camp: Physics Fun!
Create a giant bubble, design an anti-gravity machine, experiment with electricity... who knew physics could be so much fun? Join us for an adventure into the fascinating world of physics! Ages: 5-12 (Campers will be divided into classrooms by grade level) Dates: December 23, 26, 27 Time: 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.…
Find out more »Discovery Camp: Physics Fun!
Create a giant bubble, design an anti-gravity machine, experiment with electricity... who knew physics could be so much fun? Join us for an adventure into the fascinating world of physics! Ages: 5-12 (Campers will be divided into classrooms by grade level) Dates: December 23, 26, 27 Time: 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.…
Find out more »Discovery Camp: Blizzard Discovery Camp
Make frothy winter treats, see the largest Bentley snowflake collection, and discover the science of crystals! Campers will also have the opportunity to learn how different cultures celebrate holidays around the world by investigating artifacts and designing their own cultural creations. Ages: 5-12 (Campers will be divided into classrooms by grade…
Find out more »January 2020
SciNight Workshop: Wood + Lasers
Enjoy the smell of the mini campfires as you engrave wood by hand and using our laser engraver. Various projects available. All materials included. Ages: 18+ Cost: $15 per participant (BMS Members save 10%)
Find out more »SciNight Collections Tour: Cabinet of Curiosities
Did you know the Museum houses more than 700,000 specimens and artifacts? Get behind the scenes to see what few have seen and explore the Museum’s Collection. Tours are approximately two hours in length. Take a peek into the Vertebrate Zoology Collection’s spine-tingling Cabinet of Curiosities to explore the mind…
Find out more »Science After Hours: Get a Clue
The Museum's murder mystery fundraising event is back, with even more life-size board game fun! Now with more clues and witnesses positioned on all four floors, teams (2-10 people) will work together to determine “whodunit." Admission includes the murder mystery game and one drink ticket (BMS Members receive two drink…
Find out more »Community Health Day
Families are invited to enjoy free general Museum admission and explore together at Independent Health's annual Community Health Day! All guests may participate in a variety of fun and interactive happenings with a focus on health and wellness throughout the Museum, including a special challenge in our health science studio,…
Find out more »SciNight Workshop: Copper Oxide Painting
Transform simple materials into works of art with iron, copper, and bronze oxidizing paints while learning about chemical processes. Ages: 18+ Cost: $15 per participant (BMS Members save 10%)
Find out more »SciNight Collections Tour: Geology Rocks!
Did you know the Museum houses more than 700,000 specimens and artifacts? Get behind the scenes to see what few have seen and explore the Museum’s Collection. Tours are approximately two hours in length. Holmes! What kind of rock is this? Sedimentary, my dear Watson. Learn why this and other…
Find out more »February 2020
SciNight Collections Tour: Cabinet of Curiosities
Did you know the Museum houses more than 700,000 specimens and artifacts? Get behind the scenes to see what few have seen and explore the Museum’s Collection. Tours are approximately two hours in length. Take a peek into the Vertebrate Zoology Collection’s spine-tingling Cabinet of Curiosities to explore the mind…
Find out more »SciNight Workshop: Beading in Binary
Learn a bit of code to build a binary strand showing a name in ASCII for an encrypted token of love. Ages: 18+ Cost: $15 per participant (BMS Members save 10%)
Find out more »National Engineers Week
The Buffalo Museum of Science is celebrating National Engineers Week February 16 through 22. This week-long festival recognizes individuals and organizations who create amazing wonders in the field of engineering. Guests can participate in dozens of interactive programs with local and national engineers and organizations, make-n-take builds, free giveaways and…
Find out more »Discovery Camp: Ancient Egypt (Ages 5-12)
Have you ever wondered what it would have been like to be a child in Ancient Egypt? What kind of clothes would you have worn? Would you have gone to school? Would you have had toys? Campers will explore these questions and more as they experience life as a child…
Find out more »SciNight Collections Tour: Knox your Average Piggy Bank
Did you know the Museum houses more than 700,000 specimens and artifacts? Get behind the scenes to see what few have seen and explore the Museum’s Collection. Tours are approximately two hours in length. Teeth and hair and cheese, oh my! Have you ever wondered how people “paid” for things…
Find out more »SciNight Workshop: Galaxy Art
Learn how the Hubble Space Telescope gives us such vibrant views of deep space as you paint your very own piece of the universe. Ages: 18+ Cost: $15 per participant (BMS Members save 10%)
Find out more »Science After Hours: Golden Mummies
Celebrate our new traveling exhibit, Golden Mummies of Egypt, presented by M&T Bank, with an adults-only night out worthy of the Pharaohs! Enjoy special ancient Egyptian activities throughout the Museum, a cash bar and a chance to experience this spectacular exhibition as it makes its U.S. premiere. Cost: $23 online,…
Find out more »March 2020
Science After Hours: Beerology
Member pre-sale begins Monday, December 9 @ 10:00 a.m. EST General tickets on sale Tuesday, December 10 @ 10:00 a.m. EST Beerology is back and bigger than ever! Now featuring a selection of wine and spirit tastings! Learn about the science of beer and have your science on tap at this…
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