Special Events

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...

17 Nov

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,...

19 Nov

11:00 am - 2:00 pm

Buffalo Museum of Science

1020 Humboldt Parkway

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Family Workshop: Our Objects

Join us after school at the Museum! Learn all about artifacts in this hands-on workshop for all ages. Participants will discover items in our education collection and create their very own artifact item using air-dry clay. Note: Program starts after Museum closes. We recommend a self-guided visit beforehand! All ages...

19 Nov

4:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Buffalo Museum of Science

1020 Humboldt Parkway

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Why Brains Need Friends: The Neuroscience of Social Connection

Science Buff Lecture Series You’ve likely heard that we’re facing a crisis of loneliness, but how does isolation truly affect the brain? In this talk with renowned social neuroscientist and author Ben Rein, PhD, we will explore the important biology behind our need to connect, drawing insights from his new...

19 Nov

7:00 pm - 8:30 pm

Buffalo Museum of Science

1020 Humboldt Parkway

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Museum Closed

The Buffalo Museum of Science will be closed on Thursdays in November and December. We will reopen on Fridays for regular operating hours (10 a.m. to 4 p.m.) The Museum is open for extended hours (9 a.m. to 5 p.m.) on Saturdays and Sundays through December 31.

20 Nov

All Day

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SOLD OUT – Memory Cafe: People Past and Present

Join us at the Museum each third Thursday of the month for Memory Cafe. This month the focus is on artifacts; what can they tell us about people, culture and the past? This program provides an opportunity for adults with memory challenges and their loved ones to explore science and nature through the Museum’s...

20 Nov

9:30 am - 11:00 am

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.

21 Nov

2:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Buffalo Museum of Science

1020 Humboldt Parkway

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Au-Some Night at the Museum

Limited exhibit sounds will provide a comfortable and fun evening of learning and exploration! Plus, all guests may enjoy hands-on sensory activities, colorful arts and crafts, and so much more. A limited number of sensory backpacks including sound dampening headphones, visual communication cards, and fidgets will be available upon request,...

21 Nov

5:30 pm - 7:30 pm

Buffalo Museum of Science

1020 Humboldt Parkway

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Brain Basics

Join us every weekend in November during regular museum hours for special Science of You Month demos/stage shows! Why did the brain go to the gym? To get some mental exercise! Join us for an interactive demonstration all about the brain — which regions of the brain control your emotions,...

22 Nov

10:00 am - 12:00 pm

Buffalo Museum of Science

1020 Humboldt Parkway

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Science of Hearing Stage Show

Join us every weekend in November during regular museum hours for special Science of You Month demos/stage shows! This interactive stage show explores the Science of Hearing as guests discover how sound waves form and travel, how the human ear interprets them, and how different frequencies and instruments combine to...

22 Nov

11:00 am - 11:30 am

Buffalo Museum of Science

1020 Humboldt Parkway

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Celebration Series: Gaëni:yo’s Singers & Dancers

At the Buffalo Museum of Science, we want to highlight our commitment to respecting and celebrating the cultures we display. We are excited to bring you our new Celebration Series, where we invite local cultural ambassadors, scientists, and community partners to celebrate the diversity in WNY! Join us in welcoming...

22 Nov

12:00 pm - 2:00 pm

Buffalo Museum of Science

1020 Humboldt Parkway

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Mood Makers

Join us every weekend in November during regular museum hours for special Science of You Month demos/stage shows! What are emotions? Where do they originate in the brain? Join us for a hands-on demonstration focused on our emotions and discover ways we can process our emotions in a healthy and...

22 Nov

12:00 pm - 2:00 pm

Buffalo Museum of Science

1020 Humboldt Parkway

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