Today the Buffalo Museum of Science (BMS), the Buffalo Bills, and the Buffalo Sabers announced a new partnership and unveiled plans for a new sports-focused science exhibit. The exhibition, which will focus on the science of sports, is expected to open at the Museum in autumn 2025. Interactive exhibits will highlight the physics, health of sports, technology and the culture of fandom.
“There are many aspects of science in sports. From statistics to materials technology, medicine, and even the impact of social science on supporters and the experience of athletes, the exhibition will put the scientific aspects of sports that cannot be easily noticed at the forefront of the exhibition experience, said BMS President and CEO Gary Siddall.
Some of the featured experiences include a “Shout” room to measure the decibel level of fan excitement, a media desk for visitors to interpret game statistics, and a display of your design mascot. BMS teased that the custom, custom-made Buffalo handle that BMS describes as a process of checking arcs, accuracy and speed, will give an undeniable impression of the popular tradition of Buffalo Bills.
Siddall added that sports and athletics highlights will go beyond football and hockey and will also include adaptive sports. The Bills and Sabers partnership is the first of many collaborations expected to shape the exhibit and accompanying programs, including player meet-and-greets with museum visitors.
BMS is working with the well-known Ohio company Roto to design the display. Museum officials have shared a rendering that provides a clear view of the exhibit’s entrance, showing the original jumbotron and the elaborate design with the name of Buffalo’s home team.
BMS reports that 27 percent of the total budget of $2.8 million to develop and install the exhibit has been raised so far, including a commitment from the Buffalo Society of Natural Sciences and a $200,000 grant. planned project from Empire State Development.
The Buffalo Bills and Buffalo Sabers organizations provide BMS with their property and image licenses for exhibition design and marketing. Club representatives said they are excited to partner with another Buffalo cultural institution to reinforce the value of STEM education and highlight its importance outside the classroom.
“The Bills and Sabers are excited to partner with the Buffalo Museum of Science on its new exhibit highlighting sports science. The sports teams’ rich history and traditions complement BMS’ mission to inspire exciting scientific research. and nature by participating. Through this show, our fans can see the science behind their local teams,” said Pete Guelli, EVP & Chief Operating Officer of the Sabers.
Assembly Majority Leader Crystal Peoples-Stokes said, “Sports empower youth by promoting teamwork, confidence and self-discipline. However, many children in Buffalo do not have equal access to athletics and opportunities to Explore the science behind the game. By igniting a passion for learning, games encourage students to explore the science behind each game, the math, and the technology that enhances their experience such as the exhibit at the Buffalo Science Museum celebrates these different stages of play, fostering a love of play and learning in our youth.”
Senator Sean Ryan said, “Everyone knows that Buffalonians are some of the most passionate sports fans in the country. We were born into our Bills and Sabers and raised to be proud of the teams. We do our best teaching when we feel connected to a topic, so I’m excited to see this exciting collaboration between the Buffalo Science Museum and our city’s greatest professional groups. , will bring science closer to home for fans of all ages and help people connect with the sports they love in a whole new way.”
The new exhibit will be the first of the museum’s permanent exhibits to be completely renovated since the Buffalo in Space exhibit opened in 2018. The new experience will replace the Museum of Life Sciences’ former beauty, Explore YOU, opened in 2012.
Siddall, who joined the Buffalo Society of Natural Sciences in February, shared the museum is looking at this new experience as a catalyst to begin the development of a major exhibition plan to renew all the permanent experiences of museum. “Science is always changing, and so should the Buffalo Museum of Science experience.”
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ABOUT THE BUFALA NATURAL SCIENCE
The Buffalo Society of Natural Sciences manages the Buffalo Museum of Science and Tifft Nature Preserve with the goal of inspiring the exciting study of science and nature through engaging experiences, unique facilities, and exceptional staff. Located in East Buffalo, the Buffalo Museum of Science encourages multi-generational learning through interactive science studios, exhibits, programs, and its extensive collection of over 700,000 materials, objects, and specimens. Tifft is a 264-acre urban preserve on reclaimed industrial land in South Buffalo and serves as the Museum’s “living collection.” The Preserve offers five miles of free trails year-round, as well as environmental education, stewardship, and access. Learn more at sciencebuff.org and tifft.org.
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