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Lily WatsonLily Watson
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The Buffalo Museum of Science, located at Martin Luther King Jr. Park in Buffalo, New York, offers a rich experience in science and nature. This museum has undergone significant transformations over the years, including the restoration and reopening of its rooftop Kellogg Observatory in July 2018 and the opening of SensERIE, a sensory space for early childhood in 2021. SensERIE features three Erie County-based environments – a forest, a city, and an underwater scene – to engage young explorers using their senses of touch, sight, and sound. The museum's collection exceeds 700,000 specimens, focusing on the natural history of the Niagara Frontier of New York and adjacent Ontario. These collections are categorized into research collections, special collections, and teaching collections, offering a comprehensive view of the area's biodiversity in fields like anthropology, botany, entomology, mycology, paleontology, and zoology. In addition to its permanent exhibits, the museum regularly hosts special events and temporary exhibits. For instance, starting January 20, 2024, the museum will feature "Curious George: Let's Get Curious," an exhibit based on the beloved book and television series, designed to build math and science skills through interactive activities. Other features of the museum include the National Geographic 3D Cinema, Elements Café, and the Curiosity Shop. The museum also operates the Tifft Nature Preserve, which boasts five miles of trails and boardwalks for nature exploration. The museum is open Monday to Sunday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., with extended hours on Wednesdays until 9 p.m. General admission prices are $19 for adults, $16 for children (2-17 years), seniors (62+), and students/military with ID. Museum members and children under 2 enjoy free admission. The Buffalo Museum of Science is supported in part by public funds from the County of Erie, City of Buffalo, New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation, and contributions from members and friends, all contributing to its mission as a hub for scientific exploration and family fun
Zack SchneiderZack Schneider
10
Excellent museum that gives visitors plenty to see and learn about even at a time of social distancing. The Mummy experience was a little uncomfortable because they had too many people in the area after we were told they had only booked one set of people to enter every half hour. We went to see the Golden Mummies of Egypt and were intrigued by the visiting Manchester collection of eight mummies and the various artifacts. Beautiful display in a small and controlled, walking space in a single one direction traffic. Some of the scary music was a little too much and they should have presented the contents in a more dignified way for the deceased visitors (mummies). We went to see the other exhibits on the second floor (Biodiversity, artifacts and dinosaurs) afterwards and enjoyed the quiet and spacious environment that was created to accommodate for Covid-19. Staff was very polite and informative. We asked about items that were no longer and they were very helpful. They thanked us for coming and enjoying they museum so much!
Shaliza SzubaShaliza Szuba
30
2022 December 4★ This science center isn't the largest, but does have a variety of individual rooms where the exhibits are held. There are many exhibits, though each section/exhibit isn't that large. Currently: First floor: Children's area - for the kids Second Floor: Hamlin Hall - bee exhibit closed, snow exhibit opened Explore You - interesting Artifacts - a good small exhibit Rethink Extinct - not bad Biodiversity - not bad Construct - ok Third Floor Yum! - underwhelming Our Marvelous Earth - ok In Motion - pretty cool Bug Works - interesting Buffalo In Space - not bad Kellogg Observatory - not opened in the winter. Weather permitting. Fourth Floor Rooftop - currently closed Overall, it's not bad and there are some interesting items. If the kids spend time, you can expect at least 2 to 3+ hours here. A walk through would be just over an hour. Free parking at the front.
K WK W
00
One of the most amazing museums I've ever been to I went to see the golden mummies of Egypt exhibit which they extended just for me because I was back from the dead I filed for an extension, 😂🔮🧝♀️🧙♂️I told the girl they thought out my tomb in Antarctica and they better let me rest in peace but I'm here to see my friends. She thought I was kidding 👊✊🙅♂️👽🤷♂️👼 Then the rest of the museum is amazing too interactive stuff very well set up and some of the most thought-provoking exhibits you can find we weren't able to view the other two levels apparently they were closed possibly during quarantine but the first two levels there is plenty to see they probably took me and a girlfriend at least three or four hours to see it all. Huge dinosaur bones rebuilt looking like Jurassic Park large animals in one section. I was thoroughly impressed.
Brenda{-n} TomCat Colfer (Speakeasy McNobody)Brenda{-n} TomCat Colfer (Speakeasy McNobody)
30
We absolutely LOVE this place. I have 4 kids ranging from 3 to 14 and they ALL love coming here. There are 4 floors of fun. Animals, dinosaurs, interactive science stations, astronomy, bugs, an entire play room for younger kids with all sorts of cool stuff for them to play with. A water station, costumes, stem projects, train sets, and more. We could probably come here once a month if we had the time. It never gets old. Also, if you are a low income family (qualify for Wic or snap etc...) you can get an ARTS access pass. (It's not through the science museum but you can look it up online) with this pass you can come to the science museum once a month for free as well as other museums in the buffalo area, and theater shows etc... It's to help lower income family's experience more art where they wouldn't be able to afford it otherwise.
Bridget Marquis (Buffalo Mom)Bridget Marquis (Buffalo Mom)
10
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1020 Humboldt Pkwy, Buffalo, NY 14211
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The Buffalo Museum of Science is a science museum located at Martin Luther King Jr. Park in Buffalo, New York, United States, northeast of the downtown district, near the Kensington Expressway. The historic building was designed by August Esenwein and James A. Johnson and opened on January 19, 1929.
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