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Buffalo Museum of Science
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Buffalo Museum of Science Marks 50% Completion of $3 Million Science Stadium Exhibit; Announces $750,000 in New York State Funding

The Buffalo Museum of Science (BMS) today celebrated a major milestone in the development of its upcoming $3 million Science Stadium exhibit, announcing that the fully funded project has reached the 50% completion mark. The BMS also recognized $750,000 in New York State funding supporting the project, secured through the…
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Buffalo Museum of Science
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Empire State Development Announces Completion of Restoration of Buffalo Museum of Science Historic Front Steps and Facade

Empire State Development (ESD) today announced the completed restoration of the Buffalo Museum of Science(BMS) historic north facade. The project includes the restoration of the original formal staircase, plazas, sidewalks and curbing of the 100,000-square-foot Esenwein and Johnson-designed building, which opened in 1929. Similar to museums with impressive facades in other cities, restoring the inviting north entrance with a refurbished front staircase is a source of community pride, serving as space for outdoor community programming and direct connection…
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Buffalo Museum of Science
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Buffalo Museum of Science Receives Highest National Recognition with Reaccreditation from the American Alliance of Museums

Buffalo, NY – The American Alliance of Museums (AAM) announced that the Buffalo Museum of Science (BMS) has again achieved accreditation, the highest national recognition afforded to the nation’s museums. Accreditation signifies excellence to the museum community, to governments, funders, outside agencies, and to the museum-going public. The BMS has…
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Buffalo Museum of Science
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“Flip Out” with Acrobatic Science Performances During February Break at Buffalo Museum of Science

Buffalo, NY – The Buffalo Museum of Science (BMS) today announced it’s getting ready to “flip out” over science during the mid-winter February school break with special science-based acrobatic shows. Performers from the Orlando-based WeFlip Entertainment will provide high-flying science fun with multiple 30-minute Acrobatic Science Live! shows each day…
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