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December 2024

Salt vs Ice

Join us every day in December during regular museum hours for special Cool Science Month demos/stage shows! What did the ice cube say? I was water before it was cool! Learn why we use salt on our roads and how it reacts with ice in this interactive demonstration. Drop in;...
23 Dec
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Buffalo Museum of Science
1020 Humboldt Parkway
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Paper Polar Bears

Stop by our second floor to learn facts about polar bears while you take part in a self-led Paper Polar Bear make & take activity. Included with admission and free for members.
23 Dec
10:00 am - 2:00 pm
Buffalo Museum of Science
1020 Humboldt Parkway
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Storytime: The Snow Thief

Join us on Mondays where we will read a cozy story by Alice Hemming aloud and then bring elements of the story to life with demonstrations and activities! Drop in; no registration required. Included with admission and free for BMS members.
23 Dec
10:30 am - 11:00 am
Buffalo Museum of Science
1020 Humboldt Parkway
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The Coolest Science Stage Show

Join us every day in December during regular museum hours for special Cool Science Month demos/stage shows! Chill out with this super cool stage show! Learn about liquid nitrogen and watch what happens to everyday objects when they are exposed to extreme temperatures in these cool experiments! Drop in; no...
23 Dec
11:00 am - 11:30 am
Buffalo Museum of Science
1020 Humboldt Parkway
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Cool Currents

Join us every day in December during regular museum hours for special Cool Science Month demos/stage shows! What happens when warm and cold liquids mix? Learn the science of convection currents and how they affect our everyday lives during this interactive demonstration. Drop in; no registration required. Included with admission...
23 Dec
12:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Buffalo Museum of Science
1020 Humboldt Parkway
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Shocking Science Stage Show

Join us every day in December during regular museum hours for special Cool Science Month demos/stage shows! Why do we get more static shocks in winter? Learn the science of static electricity with our Van de Graaff generator and Wimshurst machine in this interactive stage show. Drop in; no registration...
23 Dec
1:30 pm - 2:00 pm
Buffalo Museum of Science
1020 Humboldt Parkway
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What Do Bugs Do In Winter?

Join us every day in November during regular museum hours for special Make It Month demos/stage shows! Did you ever wonder what bugs do in winter? Do they hibernate like bears? Fly south like birds? Learn how insects survive harsh winters while you interact with our insect ambassadors in this...
23 Dec
2:00 pm - 3:30 pm
Buffalo Museum of Science
1020 Humboldt Parkway
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Museum Closed

The Buffalo Museum of Science will be closed on Tuesday, December 24th and Wednesday, December 25th in observance of Christmas. We will reopen on Thursday, December 26th for normal operating hours.
24 Dec
All Day
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Museum Closed

The Buffalo Museum of Science will be closed on Tuesday, December 24th and Wednesday, December 25th in observance of Christmas. We will reopen on Thursday, December 26th for normal operating hours.
25 Dec
All Day
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Snowflake Art

Join us every day in December during regular museum hours for special Cool Science Month demos/stage shows! Why do no two snowflakes look the same? Why are they always six-sided? Learn the science of snowflake formation in this fun, hands-on demonstration where participants can make their own paper snowflake to...
26 Dec
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Buffalo Museum of Science
1020 Humboldt Parkway
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Paper Polar Bears

Stop by our second floor to learn facts about polar bears while you take part in a self-led Paper Polar Bear make & take activity. Included with admission and free for members.
26 Dec
10:00 am - 2:00 pm
Buffalo Museum of Science
1020 Humboldt Parkway
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Science of Snow

Join us every day in December during regular museum hours for special Cool Science Month demos/stage shows! What the heck is graupel and how does it form? Learn how atmospheric conditions can affect the formation and consistency of snow in this interactive demonstration. Drop in; no registration required. Included with...
26 Dec
12:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Buffalo Museum of Science
1020 Humboldt Parkway
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