BUFFALO MUSEUM OF SCIENCE

In 1836, the Young Men's Association (YMA) was founded in the City of Buffalo. As the center for organized cultural activities in the city, the YMA's committees dealt with the public library, science, literature and art. In most small towns, the public library is the recipient of all manner of curiosities and interesting objects; consequently, the YMA became the proud owner of numerous specimens, minerals, fossils, shells, insects, pressed plants, sea weeds and various paintings and articles of historic value. The acquisition of these specimens called for a cabinet for their display - thus began the collection that would lead to the Buffalo Museum of Science we have today... Why? It may be the greatest question of all. Why? It's born of wonder and curiosity. Why? It makes us think and makes us better. Why? It moves us forward.

Also known as: BMS, Buffalo Society of Natural Sciences

Primary location: New York United States