New Sports Exhibit Unveiled at Buffalo Museum of Science
A ribbon-cutting ceremony on Thursday marked the opening of a new $3 million sports exhibit named Science Stadium at the Buffalo Museum of Science. This innovative exhibit celebrates professional teams from Buffalo, including the Bills, Sabres, and Bandits, by combining elements of sports with science.
Exhibit Highlights:
- Highmark Stadium Replica: Visitors can explore a scale model of the new Highmark Stadium.
- Interactive Sports Simulator: Engage in simulations that illustrate the physics and technology behind sports performance.
- Broadcasting Experience: An anchor desk allows visitors to record their own sportscasts.
- Sports Medicine Lab: Test your skills in a medic role, evaluating simulated on-field injuries.
- Mascot Design Studio: Get creative by designing your own sports mascot.
Gary Siddall, Museum President and CEO, emphasized the aim to create an authentic experience, stating, “We wanted you to feel like you left the museum and were transported into the environments of the stadium, into the environments of the arena.”
Laurie Collins, vice chair of the museum board, expressed optimism about the exhibit’s appeal, saying, “Sports really does unite us here in Buffalo… it’s going to quickly become a fan favorite.”
Additional Insights
Deputy County Executive Lisa Chimera highlighted the exhibit’s potential to inspire future career interests in science, technology, and medicine.
Having been the museum’s third ribbon-cutting in a year, Science Stadium is the museum’s first permanent exhibit in nearly a decade. The exhibit opens to the public on Saturday, with tickets available on the Buffalo Museum of Science website.
Images from the Exhibit
For an interactive blend of sports and science, Science Stadium promises to be an exciting destination for visitors of all ages.
