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 encouraged but not required. You can purchase tickets here.
☀️ Open: Monday and Wednesday-Saturday: 10am-4pm (Members Only at 9:30am)
☀️ Super Sweet Sundays – Open: June 30, July 14, July 21, July 28, August 11, August 25: 10am-4pm (Members Only at 9:30am)
🕙 Closed: Tuesdays, July 4, July 7, August 4, August 18, September 2
There may be additional closures due to severe weather. Check Explore & More’s social media channels and local news outlets for updates on delays and closings.
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 »
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!
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!
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 »
Visit us Mother's Day weekend for special activities to honor the special women in "our" children's lives, activities include: Storytelling by Barbara Sanchez from Barb's Book Buddies from 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM Make a gift for mom in the Tinkering Tank and Art Studio Plus, The Low Bridge Cafe will provide a free scoop of ice cream Come play and celebrate! All Read more about Mothers Day »
Something prehistoric is headed this way! Penn Dixie Fossil Park will be in the Tinkering Tank from 10-1 working on Trilobite Masks. Trilobites were ancient sea creatures that roamed Western New York 350 million years ago. In art we will be creating and decorating our own dinosaurs. Then for the virtual portion, I'll read a dinosaur book!
Keep Calm and Story On! presented by Spectrum Health & Human Services is a free virtual event for families on Tuesday, May 18 at 6:30pm. Spectrum Health’s Melissa Farrell will read the classic children’s book Jelly Beans for Breakfast about two friends with wonderful imaginations. Then Sandy Pufpaff will show us how to make our own glitter jars: they are fun ways Read more about Keep Calm and Story On: A virtual storytime and more! »
This year marks Erie County’s 200 year anniversary and to celebrate we are offering our guests admission to the museum for $7.16!
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 Bank of America Private Bank credit or debit card and a photo Read more about Museums on Us »
Join us as The Dairy Princesses hand out samples and giveaways for everyone, at the museum!
Join us for safe, in-person play!
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! Turnip the volume! Grassroots Gardens will be in the Tinkering Tank Read more about STEM Saturdays presented by National Grid »
