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:
Current Hours: Wednesday, Saturday & Sunday 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Members Only: Fridays 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. (excluding Break Weeks)
Vulnerable Populations Play Time: Sundays 10 AM
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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2 events,
Vulnerable Populations Play Time
Vulnerable Populations Play Time
This play time is reserved for our most at-risk visitors, including older adults and individuals with preexisting conditions of any age. Capacity during the first hour play session will be limited to 50 individuals. Visitors will be entering the museum at its cleanest - following our deep-cleaning, overnight procedures.
0 events,
1 event,
Study & Play
Study & Play
Explore & More is a licensed child care facility. Every Tuesday and Thursday you can have your school-age children (grades 1-4) come to experience the museum to learn, grow and play while we are closed the public.  The day consists of Study (School work/Zoom school classes) and Play in the museum, all in the care of our educators. What: A half-day or full-day program designed Read more about Study & Play »
2 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.Â
Break Week
Break Week
 Break Week presented by State Farm Join us from March 31-April 11 (Closed Sunday, April 4) We are excited to announce we are celebrating Erie County’s 200th Birthday on April 2! Join us as children and adults alike will enjoy exploring STEM concepts and hands-on activities as they are inspired by native innovators of our past before the Buffalo (BILLS) Read more about Break Week »
3 events,
Study & Play
Study & Play
Explore & More is a licensed child care facility. Every Tuesday and Thursday you can have your school-age children (grades 1-4) come to experience the museum to learn, grow and play while we are closed the public.  The day consists of Study (School work/Zoom school classes) and Play in the museum, all in the care of our educators. What: A half-day or full-day program designed Read more about Study & Play »
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 »
Break Week
Break Week
 Break Week presented by State Farm Join us from March 31-April 11 (Closed Sunday, April 4) We are excited to announce we are celebrating Erie County’s 200th Birthday on April 2! Join us as children and adults alike will enjoy exploring STEM concepts and hands-on activities as they are inspired by native innovators of our past before the Buffalo (BILLS) Read more about Break Week »
1 event,
Break Week
Break Week
 Break Week presented by State Farm Join us from March 31-April 11 (Closed Sunday, April 4) We are excited to announce we are celebrating Erie County’s 200th Birthday on April 2! Join us as children and adults alike will enjoy exploring STEM concepts and hands-on activities as they are inspired by native innovators of our past before the Buffalo (BILLS) Read more about Break Week »
2 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 »
Break Week
Break Week
 Break Week presented by State Farm Join us from March 31-April 11 (Closed Sunday, April 4) We are excited to announce we are celebrating Erie County’s 200th Birthday on April 2! Join us as children and adults alike will enjoy exploring STEM concepts and hands-on activities as they are inspired by native innovators of our past before the Buffalo (BILLS) Read more about Break Week »
0 events,
2 events,
Break Week
Break Week
 Break Week presented by State Farm Join us from March 31-April 11 (Closed Sunday, April 4) We are excited to announce we are celebrating Erie County’s 200th Birthday on April 2! Join us as children and adults alike will enjoy exploring STEM concepts and hands-on activities as they are inspired by native innovators of our past before the Buffalo (BILLS) Read more about Break Week »
$7.16 Admission
$7.16 Admission
 April marks Erie County’s 200 year anniversary and to kick off the celebration we are offering our guests admission to the museum for $7.16 from April 5-30!Â
3 events,
Study & Play
Study & Play
Explore & More is a licensed child care facility. Every Tuesday and Thursday you can have your school-age children (grades 1-4) come to experience the museum to learn, grow and play while we are closed the public.  The day consists of Study (School work/Zoom school classes) and Play in the museum, all in the care of our educators. What: A half-day or full-day program designed Read more about Study & Play »
$7.16 Admission
$7.16 Admission
 April marks Erie County’s 200 year anniversary and to kick off the celebration we are offering our guests admission to the museum for $7.16 from April 5-30!Â
Break Week
Break Week
 Break Week presented by State Farm Join us from March 31-April 11 (Closed Sunday, April 4) We are excited to announce we are celebrating Erie County’s 200th Birthday on April 2! Join us as children and adults alike will enjoy exploring STEM concepts and hands-on activities as they are inspired by native innovators of our past before the Buffalo (BILLS) Read more about Break Week »
2 events,
$7.16 Admission
$7.16 Admission
 April marks Erie County’s 200 year anniversary and to kick off the celebration we are offering our guests admission to the museum for $7.16 from April 5-30!Â
Break Week
Break Week
 Break Week presented by State Farm Join us from March 31-April 11 (Closed Sunday, April 4) We are excited to announce we are celebrating Erie County’s 200th Birthday on April 2! Join us as children and adults alike will enjoy exploring STEM concepts and hands-on activities as they are inspired by native innovators of our past before the Buffalo (BILLS) Read more about Break Week »
3 events,
Study & Play
Study & Play
Explore & More is a licensed child care facility. Every Tuesday and Thursday you can have your school-age children (grades 1-4) come to experience the museum to learn, grow and play while we are closed the public.  The day consists of Study (School work/Zoom school classes) and Play in the museum, all in the care of our educators. What: A half-day or full-day program designed Read more about Study & Play »
$7.16 Admission
$7.16 Admission
 April marks Erie County’s 200 year anniversary and to kick off the celebration we are offering our guests admission to the museum for $7.16 from April 5-30!Â
Break Week
Break Week
 Break Week presented by State Farm Join us from March 31-April 11 (Closed Sunday, April 4) We are excited to announce we are celebrating Erie County’s 200th Birthday on April 2! Join us as children and adults alike will enjoy exploring STEM concepts and hands-on activities as they are inspired by native innovators of our past before the Buffalo (BILLS) Read more about Break Week »
3 events,
$7.16 Admission
$7.16 Admission
 April marks Erie County’s 200 year anniversary and to kick off the celebration we are offering our guests admission to the museum for $7.16 from April 5-30!Â
Break Week
Break Week
 Break Week presented by State Farm Join us from March 31-April 11 (Closed Sunday, April 4) We are excited to announce we are celebrating Erie County’s 200th Birthday on April 2! Join us as children and adults alike will enjoy exploring STEM concepts and hands-on activities as they are inspired by native innovators of our past before the Buffalo (BILLS) Read more about Break Week »
Au-Some Evening
Au-Some Evening
We are so pleased to announce that in-person Au-Some Evenings have returned! Our Au-Some families will be the first to experience the all new Car Wash exhibit, presented by Delta Sonic, it's a one of a kind experience that will delight children and adults alike! To register for the event, please email accessibility@exploreandmore.org. Au-Some Evenings are brought to us through Read more about Au-Some Evening »
2 events,
Break Week
Break Week
 Break Week presented by State Farm Join us from March 31-April 11 (Closed Sunday, April 4) We are excited to announce we are celebrating Erie County’s 200th Birthday on April 2! Join us as children and adults alike will enjoy exploring STEM concepts and hands-on activities as they are inspired by native innovators of our past before the Buffalo (BILLS) Read more about Break Week »
$7.16 Admission
$7.16 Admission
 April marks Erie County’s 200 year anniversary and to kick off the celebration we are offering our guests admission to the museum for $7.16 from April 5-30!Â
3 events,
Break Week
Break Week
 Break Week presented by State Farm Join us from March 31-April 11 (Closed Sunday, April 4) We are excited to announce we are celebrating Erie County’s 200th Birthday on April 2! Join us as children and adults alike will enjoy exploring STEM concepts and hands-on activities as they are inspired by native innovators of our past before the Buffalo (BILLS) Read more about Break Week »
Vulnerable Populations Play Time
Vulnerable Populations Play Time
This play time is reserved for our most at-risk visitors, including older adults and individuals with preexisting conditions of any age. Capacity during the first hour play session will be limited to 50 individuals. Visitors will be entering the museum at its cleanest - following our deep-cleaning, overnight procedures.
$7.16 Admission
$7.16 Admission
 April marks Erie County’s 200 year anniversary and to kick off the celebration we are offering our guests admission to the museum for $7.16 from April 5-30!Â
0 events,
1 event,
Study & Play
Study & Play
Explore & More is a licensed child care facility. Every Tuesday and Thursday you can have your school-age children (grades 1-4) come to experience the museum to learn, grow and play while we are closed the public.  The day consists of Study (School work/Zoom school classes) and Play in the museum, all in the care of our educators. What: A half-day or full-day program designed Read more about Study & Play »
2 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.Â
$7.16 Admission
$7.16 Admission
 April marks Erie County’s 200 year anniversary and to kick off the celebration we are offering our guests admission to the museum for $7.16 from April 5-30!Â
2 events,
Study & Play
Study & Play
Explore & More is a licensed child care facility. Every Tuesday and Thursday you can have your school-age children (grades 1-4) come to experience the museum to learn, grow and play while we are closed the public.  The day consists of Study (School work/Zoom school classes) and Play in the museum, all in the care of our educators. What: A half-day or full-day program designed Read more about Study & Play »
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 »
2 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 »
Members Only Play Time
Members Only Play Time
Members-only playtime means that our members get access to all the fun and play the museum has to offer, just with other members! This special members-only playtime is a perk that comes free with every membership.
2 events,
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! t’s going to be a DINO-mite STEMtastic Saturday on April 17. Read more about STEM Saturdays presented by National Grid »
$7.16 Admission
$7.16 Admission
 April marks Erie County’s 200 year anniversary and to kick off the celebration we are offering our guests admission to the museum for $7.16 from April 5-30!Â
2 events,
$7.16 Admission
$7.16 Admission
 April marks Erie County’s 200 year anniversary and to kick off the celebration we are offering our guests admission to the museum for $7.16 from April 5-30!Â
Vulnerable Populations Play Time
Vulnerable Populations Play Time
This play time is reserved for our most at-risk visitors, including older adults and individuals with preexisting conditions of any age. Capacity during the first hour play session will be limited to 50 individuals. Visitors will be entering the museum at its cleanest - following our deep-cleaning, overnight procedures.
0 events,
1 event,
Study & Play
Study & Play
Explore & More is a licensed child care facility. Every Tuesday and Thursday you can have your school-age children (grades 1-4) come to experience the museum to learn, grow and play while we are closed the public.  The day consists of Study (School work/Zoom school classes) and Play in the museum, all in the care of our educators. What: A half-day or full-day program designed Read more about Study & Play »
2 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.Â
$7.16 Admission
$7.16 Admission
 April marks Erie County’s 200 year anniversary and to kick off the celebration we are offering our guests admission to the museum for $7.16 from April 5-30!Â
3 events,
Study & Play
Study & Play
Explore & More is a licensed child care facility. Every Tuesday and Thursday you can have your school-age children (grades 1-4) come to experience the museum to learn, grow and play while we are closed the public.  The day consists of Study (School work/Zoom school classes) and Play in the museum, all in the care of our educators. What: A half-day or full-day program designed Read more about Study & Play »
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 »
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 »
2 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 »
Members Only Play Time
Members Only Play Time
Members-only playtime means that our members get access to all the fun and play the museum has to offer, just with other members! This special members-only playtime is a perk that comes free with every membership.
1 event,
$7.16 Admission
$7.16 Admission
 April marks Erie County’s 200 year anniversary and to kick off the celebration we are offering our guests admission to the museum for $7.16 from April 5-30!Â
2 events,
$7.16 Admission
$7.16 Admission
 April marks Erie County’s 200 year anniversary and to kick off the celebration we are offering our guests admission to the museum for $7.16 from April 5-30!Â
Vulnerable Populations Play Time
Vulnerable Populations Play Time
This play time is reserved for our most at-risk visitors, including older adults and individuals with preexisting conditions of any age. Capacity during the first hour play session will be limited to 50 individuals. Visitors will be entering the museum at its cleanest - following our deep-cleaning, overnight procedures.
0 events,
1 event,
Study & Play
Study & Play
Explore & More is a licensed child care facility. Every Tuesday and Thursday you can have your school-age children (grades 1-4) come to experience the museum to learn, grow and play while we are closed the public.  The day consists of Study (School work/Zoom school classes) and Play in the museum, all in the care of our educators. What: A half-day or full-day program designed Read more about Study & Play »
2 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.Â
$7.16 Admission
$7.16 Admission
 April marks Erie County’s 200 year anniversary and to kick off the celebration we are offering our guests admission to the museum for $7.16 from April 5-30!Â
3 events,
Study & Play
Study & Play
Explore & More is a licensed child care facility. Every Tuesday and Thursday you can have your school-age children (grades 1-4) come to experience the museum to learn, grow and play while we are closed the public.  The day consists of Study (School work/Zoom school classes) and Play in the museum, all in the care of our educators. What: A half-day or full-day program designed Read more about Study & Play »
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 »
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 »
2 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 »
Members Only Play Time
Members Only Play Time
Members-only playtime means that our members get access to all the fun and play the museum has to offer, just with other members! This special members-only playtime is a perk that comes free with every membership.
0 events,
