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.
Advance ticket purchases are required. You can purchase tickets here.
Hours of Operation:
Monday & Tuesday: Closed
Wednesday, Thursday & Friday: 10 AM – 4 PM
Saturday: 10 AM – 5 PM
Sunday: 10:30 AM – 3:30 PM
Members Only: Sunday, 9:30 AM – 10:30 AM
Special hours: April 3, 4, 10, 10 AM – 4 PM
Holiday Hours:
The museum is closed on the following holidays: Easter Sunday, Memorial Day, Fourth of July, Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, and Christmas Day.
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.
This month Explore & More will be celebrating the achievements of Black Americans, as we celebrate Black History Month across the museum. We will have multitudes of programming in our studio spaces dedicated to African American Achievement, STEM pioneers will be honored in the Tinkering Tank, as the likes of Mae Jemison, and George Washington Carver will be a part Read more about Celebrating Black History Month »
We are closed to the public, we hope to see you soon for some hands-on play time!
We are closed to the public, we hope to see you soon for some hands-on 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.
We are closed to the public, we hope to see you soon for some hands-on play time!
We are closed to the public, we hope to see you soon for some hands-on play time!
Please be advised the March Au-Some Evening has been canceled due to weather. Once a month, Au-Some Evenings give children with autism and sensory processing needs, their friends and family an opportunity to play and learn together in an understanding and supportive environment. In addition to a fun night of play with access to the museum space and exhibits, we Read more about *Canceled* Au-Some Evening »
*Sold out!* Calling all little leprechauns! In this toddler time we will be learning the colors of the rainbow including some do a dot stamping, stories, songs and even some exploration with floam. Click here to register! Per our security protocol, guests are required to enter through our staff entrance located on the 1st floor - bypassing the 2nd floor lobby entrance. Walk underneath Read more about Toddler Time: Over the Rainbow »
Join us along with Alice, Ever After Books for a story-time and craft! Meg Howe, store owner and story-time aficionado will lead the storytelling experience. This event will mark the first of a series of collaboration between Explore & More and Alice, Ever After Books, as both organizations are working to promote literacy and education throughout our WNY community. Presented Read more about Storytime & Crafts with Alice, Ever After Books »
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.
We are closed to the public, we hope to see you soon for some hands-on play time!
We are closed to the public, we hope to see you soon for some hands-on play time!
Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with us and enjoy Celtic music by the local band Foine Neighbors. Free with admission!
Join us for a special visit from the Buffalo Beauts! Take photos with and play alongside your favorite hockey players. Plus, everyone who visits the museum can enter to win an autographed Autism Replica Jersey!
Come join us and Milk for Health for a fun St. Patrick's Day celebration! Children will love creating- and enjoying-their own festive milkshakes.
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.
We are closed to the public, we hope to see you soon for some hands-on play time!
We are closed to the public, we hope to see you soon for some hands-on play time!
Come to our Explore Even More class where we craft, play, and learn! Make cardboard tube binoculars with us, and search for cute animals! We’ll slide, climb, and use our imaginations while playing in our favorite exhibit, the tree house! We’ll play with playdough, sing songs about animals, and end our day with story time! Perfect for ages 3-4! Click Read more about Explore Even More – Animals in Spring »
Join us for a celebration of all things bubbles! We’ll have giveaways (while supplies last), a bubble area, bubble based activities and even a special visit from Baby Shark from 11:30 am-2:30 pm Saturday and from 12:30 pm-3 pm on Sunday! Be sure to stop by the Tinkering Tank to create your very own Bubble Wand!
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.
Join us for a celebration of all things bubbles! We’ll have giveaways (while supplies last), a bubble area, bubble based activities and even a special visit from Baby Shark from 11:30 am-2:30 pm Saturday and from 12:30 pm-3 pm on Sunday! Be sure to stop by the Tinkering Tank to create your very own Bubble Wand!
We are closed to the public, we hope to see you soon for some hands-on play time!
We are closed to the public, we hope to see you soon for some hands-on play time!
Who is on the loose? Mother Goose, that’s who! She’s visiting from Wonderland Character Entertainment and is ready to play, sing songs, share classic fables and nursery rhymes. What a fun way to develop an appreciation for literature! Families can also visit the Art Studio for Mother Goose themed crafts. Don’t be a silly goose and miss out on all Read more about Mother Goose on the Loose »
