Membership Information
Join the Museum and rediscover the world every time you visit!
Join the thousands of families who are treating themselves to an incredible learning experience. As a member, you and your family can enjoy 12 months of unlimited admission to unique exhibits and special programs filled with smart family science fun. In addition you receive free admission or discounts to over 300 other science and children's museums worldwide through the ASTC Passport Program!
You'll also receive a 10% discount on Museum and Tifft Nature Preserve programs and gift shop purchases*.
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To become a member or renew your membership, click on the "Join Now" button below to submit your information via our secure website. If you have any questions or prefer to join via a live person, please call the membership office at (716) 896-5200, ext. 311.
View the list of science centers and museums participating in the ASTC Passport Program.
Please note—local restrictions apply
Science centers and museums located within 90 miles of each other are excluded from the ASTC Passport Program unless that exclusion is lifted by mutual agreement. Currently, Buffalo Museum has made special reciprocal admission agreements for our members with Rochester Museum and Science Center. Based on the ASTC Passport Program guidelines, BMS Members do not receive free admission to the Ontario Science Centre in Toronto.
Basic Memberships
*Museum Membership includes free General Admission to the museum’s permanent exhibits and galleries. Due to contractual agreements or obligations, additional admission charges may be required to visit special exhibits.
| Individual - $35 / year |
• Unlimited admission for one full year* including Robotic Dinosaurs (Jun 26-Oct 10, 2010) and From Here To There (Oct 23, 2010 - Jan 9, 2011) |
| Family - $50 / year | Benefits of Individual Membership for two adults and their children (under the age of 18) living in the same household. |
| Senior - $30 / year | Basic Individual Membership benefits for one senior adult 62 years of age or older. |
| Senior Couple - $40 / year | Basic Individual Membership benefits for two senior adults in the same household 62 years of age or older. |
| Student - $20 / year | Basic Individual Membership benefits at a special rate. Must present valid full-time student identification. |
| Grandparent - $50 / year | Basic Individual Membership benefits for two adults and four children (per visit). |
Enhanced Family Memberships
| Contributing - $75 / year | Basic Family Membership benefits plus 4 guest passes. |
| Sustaining - $150 / year | Basic Family Membership benefits plus 8 guest passes. |
* Please Note: You are eligible for membership discounts once your have a membership ID number. You will receive your membership cards with your membership ID number within 7-10 days of your membership order. For online purchases and registrations, you will need to add your membership ID number to your online account by clicking on "Shop Online" and going to the "My Account" page.
