Join us for a fun filled day of health, wellness and cultural activities with a visit from our friend, Sabretooth tiger! Admission to the museum is free for Highmark members and $11 for non-members. Activities within the museum are open to all museum guests! Activities include - a visit from Sabretooth Tiger, Yoga and cultural activities celebrating Black History Month! Read more about Highmark Family Fun Day »

Join us in Moving Water every Wednesday from 10 AM - Noon as we learn about the Erie Canalway and the surrounding waterways which have crafted Buffalo and the Western New York region into the wonderful place that it is today! Penn Dixie will be joining us in the watery fun! Supported by the Erie Canalway National Heritage Corridor and Read more about Waterway Wednesdays »

Let's get painting! Join us in the Art Studio as we learn about Alma Thomas and create watercolor paintings in her style! Join us at Explore & More for FOLK ART FRIDAYS every Friday from 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM, as we conduct activities that will immerse children and families in different forms of folk art, from dance and movement to songs and Read more about Folk Art Fridays »

Join us for a special celebration of Mother Earth as we get our hands dirty and plant flowers!

Celebrating St. Patrick’s Day with us as we enjoy Celtic music by local band, Foine Neighbors!  

  Get those wheels turning this weekend with STEM-based activities available throughout the museum, presented by National Grid. Come play your way through Science, Technology, Engineering & Math based activities that are so fun, kids don’t even know they’re learning!

Join us in the Tinkering Tank to explore fossils, rocks, and all things geology!