Learning (and Playing) Out of School

  • Buffalo Museum of Science

    Something for the whole family!  Great hands-on exhibits for children.  The museum is always changing; check out the website for the latest exhibits.
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  • Buffalo Zoo

    Great exhibits of animals from around the world. Adjacent to Delaware Park in the City of Buffalo.
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  • Explore and More

    A hands-on children's museum at Canalside, Buffalo, with hundreds of exhibits for children ages 1-10.  A variety of activities and programs are scheduled throughout the year.

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  • Seneca Park Zoo

    Beautiful, family-friendly zoo in the City of Rochester.
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  • Strong Museum of Play

    The Strong is a highly interactive, collections-based museum devoted to the history and exploration of play. It is one of the largest history museums in the United States and one of the leading museums serving families.

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  • Tifft Nature Preserve

    Tifft Nature Preserve is a 264-acre nature refuge dedicated to conservation and environmental education. The Preserve was created in 1972 from land purchased by the City of Buffalo for a landfill site. Concerned citizens recognized the ecological importance of the site and convinced the city legislators to plan for the area’s preservation. The completed landfill incorporated many safety measures, allowing the land to have a new purpose, a nature preserve which opened in 1976.
    • Five miles of nature trails – trail map and rules available at Visitor Center 
    • Three boardwalks with viewing blinds in and adjacent to cattail marsh
    • Trails open year around during daylight hours
    • Guided walks— Thursdays 10 am– 12 pm; $2.00 donation.
    • Official “Important Bird Area” offers outstanding bird watching
    • Fishing at Lake Kirsty only (Except North Shoreline)
    • Snowshoe rental
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  • Your Local Library

    A link to the website for the Royalton Hartland Community Library in Middleport.  You can also access other libraries in the Nioga Library System from this site (includes libraries for Niagara, Orleans, and Genesee counties).
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