Calendar
Check out our calendar below for special programs and activities to plan your fun-filled adventure, or just pop by any day we’re open during our regular museum hours—we promise you’ll always find something to do.
Tickets
Advance ticket purchases are required. You can purchase tickets here.
Museum Hours
Hours of Operation:
New Hours!
Open Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday 10AM-4PM
Members Only: Friday 10AM-11AM
Holiday Hours:
The museum is closed on the following holidays: Easter Sunday, Memorial Day, Fourth of July, Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, and Christmas Day.
Calendar of Events
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Children’s Garden
Children’s Garden
The Children’s Garden is a 1 hour program in our third floor Tinkering Tank for our littlest ones (ages 2-3) along with their parent or caregiver to engage with each other, follow a simple routine and make new friends.
Waterfront Wednesdays
Waterfront Wednesdays
The Buffalo Waterfront Heritage Collaboration is pleased to announce "Waterfront Wednesdays - Children FREE," an Erie County 200 event every Wednesday afternoon this July and August. The Buffalo Waterfront Heritage Collaboration was created by IMAGINE Greater Buffalo 2025 with the Wednesday afternoon "Landmark Cruise" on the Miss Buffalo II and the Buffalo & Erie County Naval and Military Park Museum and allows one FREE child, 12 and under per paying Read more about Waterfront Wednesdays »
3 events,
Baby & Me
Baby & Me
What: The Baby & Me class at Explore & More is designed to support the developmental needs of young children through play! We will provide educator-led, hands on experiences for your child that will encourage their language, social, cognitive and physical skills, all while giving caregivers the opportunity to form friendships with each other. Join us for some discovery and Read more about Baby & Me »
5 events,
Growing Me
Growing Me
What: Growing Me is the next step after Children’s Garden. This is a one-hour program for ages 4-5 where we focus on Pre-K and Kindergarten readiness skills. In this class children will grow their confidence by practicing skills independently while still receiving parental supervision. In Growing Me we focus on social and emotional development, language and communication, early literacy, and mathematical thinking. We play with puzzles, write, Read more about Growing Me »
Folk Art Fridays
Folk Art Fridays
Join us at Explore & More for FOLK ART FRIDAYS beginning, Friday, July 9th, and every Friday throughout 2021 from 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM, as we conduct activities that will immerse children and families in different forms of folk art, from dance and movement to songs and storytelling, to costuming and crafts. Don't miss out on the fun! Participation is FREE with paid Read more about Folk Art Fridays »
3 events,
Museums on Us
Museums on Us
Explore & More is pleased to be part of Museums on Us, Bank of America customers enjoy one free general admission ticket on the first weekend of every month. To register, please call the museum at (716)655-5131. Be sure to present your Bank of America®, Merrill Lynch® or U.S. Trust® credit or debit card and a photo ID when you Read more about Museums on Us »
Scavenger Hunt Saturdays
Scavenger Hunt Saturdays
Every Saturday in July & August join us for an exciting scavenger hunt throughout the museum-find all the clues and you'll go home with a very special prize, presented by Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield.
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2 events,
Molina Mondays
Molina Mondays
To kickoff Molina Mondays, the museum is hosting a safety day in which many community partners, such as Oishei Children’s Hospital, Goldfish Swim School and the Buffalo Police Department, to come and share useful information with caregivers on keeping their families and homes safe. Of course there will be cool giveaways and fun and engaging activities for the children to Read more about Molina Mondays »
1 event,
4 events,
Children’s Garden
Children’s Garden
The Children’s Garden is a 1 hour program in our third floor Tinkering Tank for our littlest ones (ages 2-3) along with their parent or caregiver to engage with each other, follow a simple routine and make new friends.
Waterfront Wednesdays
Waterfront Wednesdays
The Buffalo Waterfront Heritage Collaboration is pleased to announce "Waterfront Wednesdays - Children FREE," an Erie County 200 event every Wednesday afternoon this July and August. The Buffalo Waterfront Heritage Collaboration was created by IMAGINE Greater Buffalo 2025 with the Wednesday afternoon "Landmark Cruise" on the Miss Buffalo II and the Buffalo & Erie County Naval and Military Park Museum and allows one FREE child, 12 and under per paying Read more about Waterfront Wednesdays »
3 events,
Baby & Me
Baby & Me
What: The Baby & Me class at Explore & More is designed to support the developmental needs of young children through play! We will provide educator-led, hands on experiences for your child that will encourage their language, social, cognitive and physical skills, all while giving caregivers the opportunity to form friendships with each other. Join us for some discovery and Read more about Baby & Me »
6 events,
Growing Me
Growing Me
What: Growing Me is the next step after Children’s Garden. This is a one-hour program for ages 4-5 where we focus on Pre-K and Kindergarten readiness skills. In this class children will grow their confidence by practicing skills independently while still receiving parental supervision. In Growing Me we focus on social and emotional development, language and communication, early literacy, and mathematical thinking. We play with puzzles, write, Read more about Growing Me »
Folk Art Fridays
Folk Art Fridays
Join us at Explore & More for FOLK ART FRIDAYS beginning, Friday, July 9th, and every Friday throughout 2021 from 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM, as we conduct activities that will immerse children and families in different forms of folk art, from dance and movement to songs and storytelling, to costuming and crafts. Don't miss out on the fun! Participation is FREE with paid Read more about Folk Art Fridays »
3 events,
Scavenger Hunt Saturdays
Scavenger Hunt Saturdays
Every Saturday in July & August join us for an exciting scavenger hunt throughout the museum-find all the clues and you'll go home with a very special prize, presented by Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield.
STEM Saturdays presented by National Grid
STEM Saturdays presented by National Grid
Get those wheels turning this weekend with STEM based activities power the play across the museum the third Saturday of each month presented by National Grid. Come play your way through Science, Technology, Engineering & Math based activities that are so fun, kids don’t even know they’re learning!
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2 events,
Farm to Fork Camp
If you need some help with your garden, enroll your budding green thumb in this five-day gardening and cooking camp. Kids will learn how to care for a plant from growing to harvesting, then they’ll take the day’s produce and make a healthy dish. As an added bonus, this camp features the “Farm to Table Program” hosted by Patti Green. The combined Read more about Farm to Fork Camp »
2 events,
5 events,
Children’s Garden
Children’s Garden
The Children’s Garden is a 1 hour program in our third floor Tinkering Tank for our littlest ones (ages 2-3) along with their parent or caregiver to engage with each other, follow a simple routine and make new friends.
Waterfront Wednesdays
Waterfront Wednesdays
The Buffalo Waterfront Heritage Collaboration is pleased to announce "Waterfront Wednesdays - Children FREE," an Erie County 200 event every Wednesday afternoon this July and August. The Buffalo Waterfront Heritage Collaboration was created by IMAGINE Greater Buffalo 2025 with the Wednesday afternoon "Landmark Cruise" on the Miss Buffalo II and the Buffalo & Erie County Naval and Military Park Museum and allows one FREE child, 12 and under per paying Read more about Waterfront Wednesdays »
Trucking Through the Summer from A to Z
Trucking Through the Summer from A to Z
We are celebrating all things trucks every Wednesday and Friday, all summer long as we work our way through the alphabet. From Ambulance to Zamboni, we will provide truck-themed activities inside the museum, as well as virtually. Additionally, we will have various trucks outside in front of the museum each week for kids to learn about and explore. On these Read more about Trucking Through the Summer from A to Z »
4 events,
Baby & Me
Baby & Me
What: The Baby & Me class at Explore & More is designed to support the developmental needs of young children through play! We will provide educator-led, hands on experiences for your child that will encourage their language, social, cognitive and physical skills, all while giving caregivers the opportunity to form friendships with each other. Join us for some discovery and Read more about Baby & Me »
6 events,
Growing Me
Growing Me
What: Growing Me is the next step after Children’s Garden. This is a one-hour program for ages 4-5 where we focus on Pre-K and Kindergarten readiness skills. In this class children will grow their confidence by practicing skills independently while still receiving parental supervision. In Growing Me we focus on social and emotional development, language and communication, early literacy, and mathematical thinking. We play with puzzles, write, Read more about Growing Me »
Folk Art Fridays
Folk Art Fridays
Join us at Explore & More for FOLK ART FRIDAYS beginning, Friday, July 9th, and every Friday throughout 2021 from 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM, as we conduct activities that will immerse children and families in different forms of folk art, from dance and movement to songs and storytelling, to costuming and crafts. Don't miss out on the fun! Participation is FREE with paid Read more about Folk Art Fridays »
Trucking Through the Summer from A to Z
Trucking Through the Summer from A to Z
We are celebrating all things trucks every Wednesday and Friday, all summer long as we work our way through the alphabet. From Ambulance to Zamboni, we will provide truck-themed activities inside the museum, as well as virtually. Additionally, we will have various trucks outside in front of the museum each week for kids to learn about and explore. On these Read more about Trucking Through the Summer from A to Z »
2 events,
Scavenger Hunt Saturdays
Scavenger Hunt Saturdays
Every Saturday in July & August join us for an exciting scavenger hunt throughout the museum-find all the clues and you'll go home with a very special prize, presented by Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield.
0 events,
2 events,
Together to Kindergarten Camp
We know summer is just starting, but it is never too early to start preparing for school! In September, many children will be “leaving the nest” and going off on their own for the first time. No, we are not talking about going to college. We’re talking about little ones going to Kindergarten! For many kids, this will be the first time they spend Read more about Together to Kindergarten Camp »
3 events,
Together to Kindergarten Camp
Together to Kindergarten Camp
We know summer is just starting, but it is never too early to start preparing for school! In September, many children will be “leaving the nest” and going off on their own for the first time. No, we are not talking about going to college. We’re talking about little ones going to Kindergarten! For many kids, this will be the first time they spend Read more about Together to Kindergarten Camp »
6 events,
Children’s Garden
Children’s Garden
The Children’s Garden is a 1 hour program in our third floor Tinkering Tank for our littlest ones (ages 2-3) along with their parent or caregiver to engage with each other, follow a simple routine and make new friends.
Waterfront Wednesdays
Waterfront Wednesdays
The Buffalo Waterfront Heritage Collaboration is pleased to announce "Waterfront Wednesdays - Children FREE," an Erie County 200 event every Wednesday afternoon this July and August. The Buffalo Waterfront Heritage Collaboration was created by IMAGINE Greater Buffalo 2025 with the Wednesday afternoon "Landmark Cruise" on the Miss Buffalo II and the Buffalo & Erie County Naval and Military Park Museum and allows one FREE child, 12 and under per paying Read more about Waterfront Wednesdays »
5 events,
Baby & Me
Baby & Me
What: The Baby & Me class at Explore & More is designed to support the developmental needs of young children through play! We will provide educator-led, hands on experiences for your child that will encourage their language, social, cognitive and physical skills, all while giving caregivers the opportunity to form friendships with each other. Join us for some discovery and Read more about Baby & Me »
Together to Kindergarten Camp
Together to Kindergarten Camp
We know summer is just starting, but it is never too early to start preparing for school! In September, many children will be “leaving the nest” and going off on their own for the first time. No, we are not talking about going to college. We’re talking about little ones going to Kindergarten! For many kids, this will be the first time they spend Read more about Together to Kindergarten Camp »
8 events,
Growing Me
Growing Me
What: Growing Me is the next step after Children’s Garden. This is a one-hour program for ages 4-5 where we focus on Pre-K and Kindergarten readiness skills. In this class children will grow their confidence by practicing skills independently while still receiving parental supervision. In Growing Me we focus on social and emotional development, language and communication, early literacy, and mathematical thinking. We play with puzzles, write, Read more about Growing Me »
Folk Art Fridays
Folk Art Fridays
Join us at Explore & More for FOLK ART FRIDAYS beginning, Friday, July 9th, and every Friday throughout 2021 from 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM, as we conduct activities that will immerse children and families in different forms of folk art, from dance and movement to songs and storytelling, to costuming and crafts. Don't miss out on the fun! Participation is FREE with paid Read more about Folk Art Fridays »
4 events,
Trucking through the Summer from A-Z
Trucking through the Summer from A-Z
Trucking through the Summer from A-Z culminates in our biggest event yet! Over 40 trucks will be parked along Canalside for a fun outdoor event for the whole family, and did we mention it's free? Children can explore construction, utility, and first responder vehicles; meet special guests; participate and enjoy engaging activities, and walk away with some goodies.
1 event,
Music & Puppet Workshop
Music & Puppet Workshop
Join us for a free music & puppet workshop presented by Nusantara Arts. Space is limited for this free event and advance registration is required.
2 events,
1 event,
0 events,
0 events,
1 event,
Folk Art Fridays
Folk Art Fridays
Join us at Explore & More for FOLK ART FRIDAYS beginning, Friday, July 9th, and every Friday throughout 2021 from 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM, as we conduct activities that will immerse children and families in different forms of folk art, from dance and movement to songs and storytelling, to costuming and crafts. Don't miss out on the fun! Participation is FREE with paid Read more about Folk Art Fridays »
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