Family & Public Programs

Collections Live: Go Fish!

Take a moment to dive into our Digital Imaging Lab to reveal how digitization has brought our Ichthyology (Fishes) Collection out of memories past and into the forefront of current research. All ages No pre-registration required, activity is ongoing, included with Museum admission, and free for members.

05 Dec

2:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Buffalo Museum of Science

1020 Humboldt Parkway

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Collections Live: Cataloging – A Work in Progress

Have you ever wondered what goes on behind the scenes at a museum? Museums take care of ‘collections’ – but what does that mean? Collections LIVE is a new initiative to turn the museum ‘inside-out’! Previously backstage activities will be taking place in public spaces – check out what goes into cataloging...

08 Dec

12:30 pm - 3:30 pm

Buffalo Museum of Science

1020 Humboldt Parkway

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Collections Live: Geology with Joe

Bring your mystery rocks and fossils and learn how to create and catalog your own collection. Collections Live! is made possible by the New York State Council on the Arts with the support of the Office of the Governor and the New York State Legislature. All Ages Due to staff availability,...

10 Dec

11:00 am - 2:00 pm

Buffalo Museum of Science

1020 Humboldt Parkway

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Collections Live: Go Fish!

Take a moment to dive into our Digital Imaging Lab to reveal how digitization has brought our Ichthyology (Fishes) Collection out of memories past and into the forefront of current research. All ages No pre-registration required, activity is ongoing, included with Museum admission, and free for members.

12 Dec

2:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Buffalo Museum of Science

1020 Humboldt Parkway

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Collections Live: Cataloging – A Work in Progress

Have you ever wondered what goes on behind the scenes at a museum? Museums take care of ‘collections’ – but what does that mean? Collections LIVE is a new initiative to turn the museum ‘inside-out’! Previously backstage activities will be taking place in public spaces – check out what goes into cataloging...

15 Dec

12:30 pm - 3:30 pm

Buffalo Museum of Science

1020 Humboldt Parkway

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Collections Live: Geology with Joe

Bring your mystery rocks and fossils and learn how to create and catalog your own collection. Collections Live! is made possible by the New York State Council on the Arts with the support of the Office of the Governor and the New York State Legislature. All Ages Due to staff availability,...

17 Dec

11:00 am - 2:00 pm

Buffalo Museum of Science

1020 Humboldt Parkway

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Family Workshop: Let It Snow!

Join us after school at the Museum! Learn all about snow science in this hands-on workshop for all ages. Participants will explore differences in snow crystals , create salt snowflakes and more. Note: Program starts after Museum closes. We recommend a self-guided visit beforehand! All ages Tickets: $6 per person...

17 Dec

4:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Buffalo Museum of Science

1020 Humboldt Parkway

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Collections Live: Go Fish!

Take a moment to dive into our Digital Imaging Lab to reveal how digitization has brought our Ichthyology (Fishes) Collection out of memories past and into the forefront of current research. All ages No pre-registration required, activity is ongoing, included with Museum admission, and free for members.

19 Dec

2:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Buffalo Museum of Science

1020 Humboldt Parkway

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Winter Wonderland at the Museum

Step into a Winter Wonderland at the Museum of Science! Celebrate the season with an evening of frosty fun and cool discoveries. Explore the science behind snow, ice, and the incredible creatures that thrive in the cold. Enjoy hands-on activities, live demonstrations, and creative crafts for all ages. Highlights include:...

19 Dec

5:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Buffalo Museum of Science

1020 Humboldt Parkway

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Planetarium Show: Out-of-This-World Weather

Earth isn’t the only place in our solar system with stormy days – some storms are just different than what we’re used to! From electromagnetic eruptions to methane rain, join us in the planetarium as we explore what’s in the air (IF there’s air) elsewhere in our cosmic neighborhood. Showtimes:...

20 Dec

11:00 am - 11:45 pm

Buffalo Museum of Science

1020 Humboldt Parkway

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Planetarium Show: Out-of-This-World Weather

Earth isn’t the only place in our solar system with stormy days – some storms are just different than what we’re used to! From electromagnetic eruptions to methane rain, join us in the planetarium as we explore what’s in the air (IF there’s air) elsewhere in our cosmic neighborhood. Showtimes:...

20 Dec

1:00 pm - 1:45 pm

Buffalo Museum of Science

1020 Humboldt Parkway

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Family Workshop: Winter Weather

Take a deeper look at the winter weather we are so familiar with in Buffalo with a special workshop. Watch the water cycle with liquid nitrogen, learn about static electricity, and more! All ages Tickets: $6 per person with Museum admission or membership

20 Dec

2:00 pm - 3:00 pm

Buffalo Museum of Science

1020 Humboldt Parkway

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