Pipes, Pumps & Power

With the new “Pipes, Pumps & Power” exhibit within Building Buffalo, families can dive into the inner workings of everyday appliances and systems with the expertise and support of Reimer Heating, Cooling, Plumbing & Electrical Services.

Exhibit Features

Suit Up

Grab a Reimer uniform, a work order, and the tools you’ll need from the Reimer Service Van to start your next job!

Inside Job

Learn the ins and out of the trade

CSee how much electricity we’re using, turn on the water and gas, clean out the pipes and see the inner workings of a toilet!

Filter Check

Head outside and see if the air filter needs to be replaced. Try the different types of filters to see which one provides the strongest air flow.

Pipe Wall

‘Building Buffalo’ Playspace Features

Building Buffalo presented by Anonymous Donor

Be inspired by Buffalo’s storied architectural history. Work together to construct your own great structures out of different building materials. Step into a construction zone and design, experiment and build anything imaginable, including a bridge, a house and a city. Imagine yourself as the next great architect, builder or urban planner.

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Architect’s Table

Presented by Peter & Beth Demakos

Sit in the architect’s chair and consider the architectural styles, influences and objectives of design. Come explore the different technological advances used in architecture and understand how these new technologies influenced styles throughout the ages.

Bridge Challenge

Presented by Glendale Development LLC

Challenge yourself to design and build a structurally sound bridge through trial and error. Connect pieces to build a unique design of your own!

Presented by Reimer Heating, Cooling, Plumbing & Electrical Services

Families can dive into the inner workings of everyday appliances and systems.

City Building

Light Up Downtown Buffalo

Enjoy a miniature view of the skyline on our enormous tabletop map of Buffalo. The map features 3D printed models of the buildings that bring Buffalo together including cultural centers, libraries, schools, and sports arenas.

NYS Early Learning Guideline

Building Buffalo is where children and adults experiment with
the possibilities of building with different materials and units, investigate the structures, features, and materials that make Buffalo architecture distinct, and discover how the parts of a city fit together and change.

Primary Learning Domain: Exploring STEM concepts through hands-on experimentation.

Secondary Learning Domains: Developing socially and emotionally through interaction with peers and adults. Fostering a sense of community and culture.

Communication, Language, & Literacy

Listening Skills All Ages
Expressive Oral Language Ages 1+

Community & Culture

Community Ages 3+
Civic Responsibility Ages 3+
History Ages 5+

STEM

Scientific Thinking Ages 1+
Technology Ages 1+
Critical & Analytic Thinking Ages 3+
Measurement Ages 5+

Arts/Arts Appreciation

Analyze & Critique Ages 5+
Understanding & Appreciation Ages 7+

Physical Well-Being, Health & Motor Development

Sensorimotor All Ages
Gross Motor All Ages
Fine Motor Ages 1+

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