Buffalo Museum of Science

The Buffalo Museum of Science is closed through March 29, 2020. All scheduled activities during this temporary closing have been canceled. As a precaution , our Spring Break Discovery camps are also canceled. We appreciate your patience as we work through processing refunds, which may take several weeks to issue…

If you love playing with water, then this camp is for you! Join us for some fun discovering all the wonderful things water can do. Ages: 3-4 Cost: $250 (BMS Members Save 10%) Early Bird Discount: Register by May 1 to save 5% per camper per week. Early bird discount…

A perfect week for campers who love toys and science! Come learn science while making things that you can play with at home. Spinning toys, flip books, hovercrafts and more are all part of this fun and playful week. Ages: 5-6 Cost: $250 (BMS Members Save 10%) Early Bird Discount:…

What amazing things can you make from scratch? Many everyday things are easy to make using a bit of science and your creativity. Dig in, get messy and have fun! Ages: 7-8 Cost: $250 (BMS Members Save 10%) Early Bird Discount: Register by May 1 to save 5% per camper…

Ever wonder how gum is made? Discover the history of everyday things and how they are made and make some DIY creations of your very own! Ages: 8-9 Cost: $250 (BMS Members Save 10%) Early Bird Discount: Register by May 1 to save 5% per camper per week. Early bird…

Nanometer-sized things are extremely small - 1 billionth of a meter small! Discover nanoscale science and engineering by using your sense of smell, examining the nano-property of gecko feet, exploring the conductivity of graphite and much, much more! Ages: 10-11 Cost: $250 (BMS Members Save 10%) Early Bird Discount: Register…

Let your imagination run wild as you build and create a project of your own using the basic skills learned each morning. Carpentry, 3D technology and soldering are all part of the learning fun. Ages: 12-15 Cost: $250 (BMS Members Save 10%) Early Bird Discount: Register by May 1 to…

Build it up, tear it down, roll it around and experience the fun of physics and play. Ages: 3-4 Cost: $250 (BMS Members Save 10%) Early Bird Discount: Register by May 1 to save 5% per camper per week. Early bird discount will be combined with 10% member discount if…

Pirates knew a lot about science. Be a part of a piratin’ adventure to learn about ocean life, boats, mapmaking, the night sky and more. Then, use your skills to search for Captain Chauncey’s lost treasure! Ages: 5-6 Cost: $250 (BMS Members Save 10%) Early Bird Discount: Register by May…

Design, invent, create and discover! Your imagination will soar as you learn the basic principles of engineering and apply them to your own designs. Make glue, build an emergency shelter, construct an air-powered car and more! Ages: 7-8 Cost: $250 (BMS Members Save 10%) Early Bird Discount: Register by May…

If you dream of becoming an architect, then this camp is for you! Come learn the basics of technical drawing, blueprint reading and model construction. You’ll use your newly acquired skills - and your imagination - to design and build a scale model of a house of your very own.…

Do you know that roller coasters use the laws of physics? Energy, gravity and friction all contribute to making them work. Come learn the science behind roller coasters while creating your own thrilling ride. Ages: 8-9 Cost: $250 (BMS Members Save 10%) Early Bird Discount: Register by May 1 to…

From snappy to squishy, sirens to series - circuitry will power our week. Join us for a handson science camp where campers will learn and master the world of circuitry! Ages: 12-15 Cost: $250 (BMS Members Save 10%) Early Bird Discount: Register by May 1 to save 5% per camper…

Explore the magical world of science! Make an exploding rainbow, create crystals and even whip up a batch of galaxy slime. This magical camp is sure to be oozing with fun. Ages: 3-4 Cost: $250 (BMS Members Save 10%) Early Bird Discount: Register by May 1 to save 5% per…

Children’s literature opens the door into the land of science and imagination. Every day, children’s books will be brought to life with fun experiments. Learn how to make color run, spaghetti dance, a canister pop and much more in this week of captivating stories and hands-on science. Ages: 5-6 Cost:…

Learn how much fun science can be as you conduct “weird” experiments. Unravel the mysteries of science as you explore electricity, chemistry, light and sound. Make slime, sink the unsinkable, see paper dance, and so much more! Ages: 7-8 Cost: $250 (BMS Members Save 10%) Early Bird Discount: Register by…

Imagine that you are stranded on a desert island far away from civilization. What will you drink? How will you know what the weather will be? This hands-on camp will teach you how to test the quality of the water, make weather instruments, use the sun’s energy to make something…

Do you love playing board games? Strategize and play during this week long camp filled with the best and most popular board games. Understand the cultural significance behind some of history’s most beloved games by looking at key pieces of the museum’s collection and their modern equivalents. Ages: 10-11 Cost:…

Calling all makers! Join us for five days of tinkering fun using the skills you learn to make things with electronics, textiles and anything else that’s in our workshop! Ages: 12-15 Cost: $250 (BMS Members Save 10%) Early Bird Discount: Register by May 1 to save 5% per camper per…

Are you a budding paleontologist? Then come take a close look at dinosaurs and their relatives. Enjoy learning about fossils, dinosaur diets and more! Ages: 3-4 Cost: $250 (BMS Members Save 10%) Early Bird Discount: Register by May 1 to save 5% per camper per week. Early bird discount will…

Travel back in time to examine dinosaurs and explore their world. How big were they? What did they eat? Play the role of a paleontologist and “dig up” the answers to learn about the life of those amazing prehistoric animals. Ages: 5-6 Cost: $250 (BMS Members Save 10%) Early Bird…

Tsunami, tornadoes, tectonics and more! Explore the exciting science of our marvelous Earth and discover how rocks, wind and water work together to create amazing wonders. It’s sure to be a rockin’ good time! Ages: 7-8 Cost: $250 (BMS Members Save 10%) Early Bird Discount: Register by May 1 to…

Join us for five days of investigating earthquakes, volcanoes, tsunamis and other natural phenomena! Discover how scientists uncover the mysteries of our ever changing earth. Dig into the Earth’s past and understand our role in its changing future. Ages: 8-9 Cost: $250 (BMS Members Save 10%) Early Bird Discount: Register…

Are you interested in building robots but don’t know where to start? Explore a variety of robots that come in all shapes and sizes. Dive into the different aspects that go into creating a robot and think about how robots can change the world. Ages: 12-15 Cost: $280 Includes $30…

If you love to solve puzzles, then this camp is for you. Work with your fellow campers to find clues and solve puzzles all for the goal of “escaping” your camp room. Will you get out in time? Ages: 10-11 Cost: $250 (BMS Members Save 10%) Early Bird Discount: Register…

Are you a future artist? A painter? A sculptor? Join us as we uncover fascinating science through fun arts and crafts projects. These camps are designed to complement the Art Explorers camp at Albright-Knox Northland on July 6 – 10, July 20 – 24, & August 3 – 7. More…

Create unique works of art while exploring the world of science. Use nature to make paint, make crayon resist art and even scavenge materials to create your own sculpture. These activities and more will be part of the fun that you will have while using science to make art. These…

Creativity and scientific thinking go hand in hand as you learn science through chemistry! Investigate chromatography, experiment with the densities of paint, explore (mild) acids and bases and enhance your artwork using electricity. These activities and more will be part of a creative and explosively fun week! These camps are…

Put on your lab coats, roll up your sleeves and get ready to have a bubbly good time mixing up all kinds of powdery and wet ingredients. Here’s a camp where chemistry will ooze between your fingers and run down your arms if you don’t watch out. Ages: 8-9 Cost:…

Discover the simple pleasures of the skies. Design, construct and experiment with a variety of flying machines. With a museum to inspire us, we’ll go from copying flight in the natural world to constructing gliders, hot air balloons and more. Ages: 10-11 Cost: $250 (BMS Members Save 10%) Early Bird…

This camp is sure to be a blast! You’ll construct and launch a variety of rockets, including a reusable model rocket with refillable engines. Come prepared to start your journey to become a rocket scientist. Additional $30 supply fee needed. Ages: 12-15 Cost: $250 (BMS Members Save 10%) Early Bird…

If you love playing with water, then this camp is for you! Join us for some fun discovering all the wonderful things water can do. Ages: 3-4 Cost: $250 (BMS Members Save 10%) Early Bird Discount: Register by May 1 to save 5% per camper per week. Early bird discount…

A perfect week for campers who love toys and science! Come learn science while making things that you can play with at home. Spinning toys, flip books, hovercrafts and more are all part of this fun and playful week. Ages: 5-6 Cost: $250 (BMS Members Save 10%) Early Bird Discount:…

What amazing things can you make from scratch? Many everyday things are easy to make using a bit of science and your creativity. Dig in, get messy and have fun! Ages: 7-8 Cost: $250 (BMS Members Save 10%) Early Bird Discount: Register by May 1 to save 5% per camper…

Ever wonder how gum is made? Discover the history of everyday things and how they are made and make some DIY creations of your very own! Ages: 8-9 Cost: $250 (BMS Members Save 10%) Early Bird Discount: Register by May 1 to save 5% per camper per week. Early bird…

Nanometer-sized things are extremely small - 1 billionth of a meter small! Discover nanoscale science and engineering by using your sense of smell, examining the nano-property of gecko feet, exploring the conductivity of graphite and much, much more! Ages: 10-11 Cost: $250 (BMS Members Save 10%) Early Bird Discount: Register…

Let your imagination run wild as you build and create a project of your own using the basic skills learned each morning. Carpentry, 3D technology and soldering are all part of the learning fun. Ages: 12-15 Cost: $250 (BMS Members Save 10%) Early Bird Discount: Register by May 1 to…

Build it up, tear it down, roll it around and experience the fun of physics and play. Ages: 3-4 Cost: $250 (BMS Members Save 10%) Early Bird Discount: Register by May 1 to save 5% per camper per week. Early bird discount will be combined with 10% member discount if…

Pirates knew a lot about science. Be a part of a piratin’ adventure to learn about ocean life, boats, mapmaking, the night sky and more. Then, use your skills to search for Captain Chauncey’s lost treasure! Ages: 5-6 Cost: $250 (BMS Members Save 10%) Early Bird Discount: Register by May…

Design, invent, create and discover! Your imagination will soar as you learn the basic principles of engineering and apply them to your own designs. Make glue, build an emergency shelter, construct an air-powered car and more! Ages: 7-8 Cost: $250 (BMS Members Save 10%) Early Bird Discount: Register by May…

Do you know that roller coasters use the laws of physics? Energy, gravity and friction all contribute to making them work. Come learn the science behind roller coasters while creating your own thrilling ride. Ages: 8-9 Cost: $250 (BMS Members Save 10%) Early Bird Discount: Register by May 1 to…

If you dream of becoming an architect, then this camp is for you! Come learn the basics of technical drawing, blueprint reading and model construction. You’ll use your newly acquired skills - and your imagination - to design and build a scale model of a house of your very own.…

From snappy to squishy, sirens to series - circuitry will power our week. Join us for a handson science camp where campers will learn and master the world of circuitry! Ages: 12-15 Cost: $250 (BMS Members Save 10%) Early Bird Discount: Register by May 1 to save 5% per camper…

Explore the magical world of science! Make an exploding rainbow, create crystals and even whip up a batch of galaxy slime. This magical camp is sure to be oozing with fun. Ages: 3-4 Cost: $250 (BMS Members Save 10%) Early Bird Discount: Register by May 1 to save 5% per…

Children’s literature opens the door into the land of science and imagination. Every day, children’s books will be brought to life with fun experiments. Learn how to make color run, spaghetti dance, a canister pop and much more in this week of captivating stories and hands-on science. Ages: 5-6 Cost:…

Learn how much fun science can be as you conduct “weird” experiments. Unravel the mysteries of science as you explore electricity, chemistry, light and sound. Make slime, sink the unsinkable, see paper dance, and so much more! Ages: 7-8 Cost: $250 (BMS Members Save 10%) Early Bird Discount: Register by…

Imagine that you are stranded on a desert island far away from civilization. What will you drink? How will you know what the weather will be? This hands-on camp will teach you how to test the quality of the water, make weather instruments, use the sun’s energy to make something…

Do you love playing board games? Strategize and play during this week long camp filled with the best and most popular board games. Understand the cultural significance behind some of history’s most beloved games by looking at key pieces of the museum’s collection and their modern equivalents. Ages: 10-11 Cost:…

Calling all makers! Join us for five days of tinkering fun using the skills you learn to make things with electronics, textiles and anything else that’s in our workshop! Ages: 12-15 Cost: $250 (BMS Members Save 10%) Early Bird Discount: Register by May 1 to save 5% per camper per…

Tsunami, tornadoes, tectonics and more! Explore the exciting science of our marvelous Earth and discover how rocks, wind and water work together to create amazing wonders. It’s sure to be a rockin’ good time! Ages: 7-8 Cost: $250 (BMS Members Save 10%) Early Bird Discount: Register by May 1 to…

Join us for five days of investigating earthquakes, volcanoes, tsunamis and other natural phenomena! Discover how scientists uncover the mysteries of our ever changing earth. Dig into the Earth’s past and understand our role in its changing future. Ages: 8-9 Cost: $250 (BMS Members Save 10%) Early Bird Discount: Register…

If you love to solve puzzles, then this camp is for you. Work with your fellow campers to find clues and solve puzzles all for the goal of “escaping” your camp room. Will you get out in time? Ages: 10-11 Cost: $250 (BMS Members Save 10%) Early Bird Discount: Register…

Are you interested in building robots but don’t know where to start? Explore a variety of robots that come in all shapes and sizes. Dive into the different aspects that go into creating a robot and think about how robots can change the world. Ages: 12-15 Cost: $280 Includes $30…

Are you a future artist? A painter? A sculptor? Join us as we uncover fascinating science through fun arts and crafts projects. These camps are designed to complement the Art Explorers camp at Albright-Knox Northland on July 6 – 10, July 20 – 24, & August 3 – 7. More…

Create unique works of art while exploring the world of science. Use nature to make paint, make crayon resist art and even scavenge materials to create your own sculpture. These activities and more will be part of the fun that you will have while using science to make art. These…

Creativity and scientific thinking go hand in hand as you learn science through chemistry! Investigate chromatography, experiment with the densities of paint, explore (mild) acids and bases and enhance your artwork using electricity. These activities and more will be part of a creative and explosively fun week! These camps are…

Put on your lab coats, roll up your sleeves and get ready to have a bubbly good time mixing up all kinds of powdery and wet ingredients. Here’s a camp where chemistry will ooze between your fingers and run down your arms if you don’t watch out. Ages: 8-9 Cost:…

Discover the simple pleasures of the skies. Design, construct and experiment with a variety of flying machines. With a museum to inspire us, we’ll go from copying flight in the natural world to constructing gliders, hot air balloons and more. Ages: 10-11 Cost: $250 (BMS Members Save 10%) Early Bird…