Buffalo
Field Trips

The historic Buffalo Botanical Gardens is a living museum that inspires curiosity and connects people to the natural world. Field trips and hands-on workshops are available for visitors of all ages and abilities.

The Buffalo History Museum teaches the relevance of Buffalo and Western NY in the development of the US and world. Tours can be tailored for student groups unique interests and self guided or with Museum docents. 

Buffalo Museum of Science has collections pertaining to the Greater Niagara Region and the most complete record of the area in anthropology, botany, entomology, mycology, paleontology and zoology.

The Buffalo Zoo boasts 1,000 animals on 23 acres, including mammals, reptiles, birds, amphibians, and animals in a children’s petting zoo. Youth groups will see exotic, endangered, and even local wildlife, enjoying a complete wildlife experience with educational tours and programs.

Immerse yourself in African-American culture at the African American Cultural Center’s Paul Robeson Theatre. Groups can enjoy a wide range of dance performances and plays throughout the season.

Theatre of Youth is devoted to the growing and learning of children. Their theatrical storytelling helps them understand and manage a complex and ever-changing world.

The Whitworth Ferguson Planetarium temporary site includes a 20-foot inflatable dome with a Spitz SciDome digital projection system.