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2nd Floor

2nd Floor
Roll up your sleeves and perform maintenance on the vehicle in this fully accessible, completely immersive exhibit that puts children in the driver’s seat!
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2nd Floor
This immersive exhibit will engage children by taking them through the wash, rinse, and dry phases of a car wash.
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2nd Floor
Learn about the diverse mix of cultures and families that make up Buffalo Niagara’s neighborhoods. We are currently putting a spotlight on the historic Broadway Market!
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2nd Floor
Come follow the waterways through time as they carry boats, move people and power Buffalo, and learn about the history of the Erie Canal.
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3rd Floor

3rd Floor
Our fully inclusive, indoor playground is the only one of its kind in Western New York and offers numerous benefits for children year-round. 
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3rd Floor
Be inspired by Buffalo’s storied architectural history by experimenting and building all kinds of structures! Imagine yourself as the next great architect, builder, or urban planner
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3rd Floor
Hop in, honk the horn, check the backup camera and enjoy an authentic experience as children learn how to recycle various products throughout the city.
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3rd Floor
Wellness and attentive care is the goal in this child-run medical facility. Diagnose and treat stuffed animals and then test your hypothesis in the neighboring lab.
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3rd Floor
Families can run, move, play and see what it feels like to be a part of the sports teams that make Buffalo great.
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4th Floor

4th Floor
Follow your food from farm to table! On our farm you can plant, grow and harvest your crops, as well as care for a milking cow and some chickens.
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4th Floor
The Fairytale Farms Play & Learn Hive features an interactive model of a beehive that aims to teach children the basics of beekeeping, facts about bees, and how honey is brought from farm to market.
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4th Floor
NOW OPEN! The fully accessible Community Treehouse immerses visitors in a breathtaking Western New York woodland scene, taking the concept of an inclusive outdoor playground and transporting it indoors.
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4th Floor
The fourth floor terrace offers unprecedented views of the Buffalo city skyline. When the weather is nice, the terrace is open for play!
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