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January is Science Sleuth Month! Become a detective and solve mysteries using science! Use forensic science to discover whodunit or explore animal clues in nature. These family-friendly activities explore the connection between science and mystery-solving.

Science is all around us, whether we realize it or not! During the 12 Months of Science, we’re bringing you a different science theme or topic to explore each month through engaging daily activities that are included with general admission and free for members! No registration required.

  • Daily floor demonstrations: 10:00 a.m-2 p.m.
  • Science Spot stage shows: 11:00 a.m. and 1:30 p.m.
    Stage shows sponsored by Ingram Micro
  • Monday Storytime with a themed activity: 10:30 a.m.
  • Activity Corner: 10:00 am.-2 p.m.

Plus, check out our web calendar for additional Science Sleuth programs throughout the month including a Family Workshop, an adult SciNight workshop, and our Science After Hours: Get a Clue mystery night for ages 21+ on January 24!

Enhance your 12 Months of Science experience with our brand new app challenges!

Download the Eventzee app from the Apple App Store or Google Play and choose from three challenges to explore the museum in new ways for fun or a chance to earn prizes. All three challenges are FREE to join and run through December 31, 2025. You may join at any time.
New challenges will be released every month!
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Here’s what’s coming up!

  • February: All About Engineering Month
  • March: Rockin’ Fossils Month
  • April: Space Month
  • May: Messy Science Month
  • June: Colorful Science Month
  • July: Living Earth Month
  • August: Exciting Elements Month
  • September: H2Whoa! Month
  • October: Monsters, Myths & Science Month
  • November: Science of You Month
  • December: Wacky Weather Month

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Become a Member today!

There’s no better time to become a Buffalo Museum of Science Member!

As a member, visit the Museum for all 12 Months of Science with free general Museum admission, 10% off all Buffalo Museum of Science and Tifft Nature Preserve events, camps and programs throughout the year, 10% off at Stanley’s Science Shop, and free or discounted admission to more than 350 science centers worldwide.

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