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Museum Hours

☀️ Open for Play: Wednesday-Sunday: 10am-4pm
☀️ Members Only: Wednesday-Sunday: 9:30am-10am
🕙 Closed: Monday and Tuesday
🕙 Closed: March 31
☀️ Special Spring Break Week Hours: Open April 1-5: 10am-4pm
☀️🌙🌎 Open April 8: 9:30am-1pm

Admission

Adults & Children (ages 1 & up): $13
Children under age 1: Free
Explore & More Members: Free
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Explore & More offers free and discounted admission through multiple programs, including annual memberships.

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Welcome to Explore & More!

A world-class children’s museum that celebrates the power of child-led play has arrived at Buffalo’s doorstep. With four floors of fun to explore, the 43,000 sq. ft. museum sits at the crossroads between replica canals and bridges that have become year-round community destinations. The museum reflects that sense of place with thoughtfully crafted exhibits that help children develop a deeper sense of our world, our community and their place in it in a fun and engaging way for children and adults alike.

Hear what our visitors are saying

  • We absolutely loved our time at this museum! Our 8 and 4 year olds were captivated by each exhibit. There were activities for each type of learner. We spent about 3 hours inside but could’ve stayed even longer. The facility was very clean and the employees were super friendly. The materials for each activity were well kept and put away neatly for the next user.

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    Laura Sosik Avatar Laura Sosik
    July 23, 2023
  • Came for the explore, stayed for the more.

    Quinn Reynolds Avatar Quinn Reynolds
    August 26, 2020
  • This place rocks! Many things for the kiddos to enjoy. Was advised that itngets busy with field trips in the mornings during weekdays, so best to come in the afternoon. Note that you must park (and pay, which just be done via an app)at the public parking area, under the skyway (or bridge). Or if you're lucky enough to get a spot on the road(however there's a 2hour limit)

    RR RRR Avatar RR RRR
    February 15, 2023
  • This place never gets old!! We always have a great time!!

    Paula Matthew Kruszka Avatar Paula Matthew Kruszka
    September 23, 2023
  • Very beautiful place to take the kids to.

    Jose Luis Ferrero Sr. Avatar Jose Luis Ferrero Sr.
    July 23, 2023
Field trips are back! Please be aware that it will be busier than usual.