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 For Play: Wednesday-Sunday: 10am-4pm
Members Only: Wednesday-Sunday: 9:30am-10am
Closed: Monday and Tuesday
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.
It’s your turn for fun! Grab your friends and join us for our third annual Incredible Hunt Presented by HUNT Real Estate. Don’t miss this grownups-only day of play where teams face off to see who knows Buffalo best by hunting for clues in this app-based scavenger hunt. After the Hunt, join us for the Finish Line Party with food Read more about Incredible Hunt »
Chef du Jour is a unique and interactive cooking series taking place throughout October, November & early December. Join us for a fun evening of cooking, featuring some of our area’s most talented chefs right from the comfort of your own kitchen! Each evening will feature a different Chef, sharing their favorite recipes through a live video. You will not Read more about Chef du Jour with Chef Steve Gedra »
Friday, October 30, 7 p.m. Chef Mansi Demla from Tulsi and Pastry Chef Lauren Baynes from Bread by Baynes Vegetarian option available Lauren Baynes and Mansi Demla are preparing an Italian-Indian Fusion meal for Explore & More’s Chef du Jur event. Mansi Demla specializes in traditional Northern Indian, Sindhi cuisine, and Indian-fusion meals inspired by her mother and family’s recipes from Uttar Pradesh, Read more about Chef du Jour with Chef Mansi Demla from Tulsi and Pastry Chef Lauren Baynes from Bread by Baynes »
Friday, November 6, 7 p.m. Chef Darian Bryan from The Plating Society Desserts provided by Rich Products and Buffalo Cake Pops. Coming from a small town in Jamaica Chef Darian was taught how to cook with love from a very young age. Darian grew up in his mother’s cook shop and would help his mother cook for the people in town. Darian moved here Read more about Chef du Jour with Chef Darian Bryan from The Plating Society »
Monday, November 16, 7 p.m. Chef Warhol from Oliver’s takes us inside the kitchen at Oliver’s The desserts for the 11/16 event will be provided by Rich Products and Romano’s Italian Bakery Executive Chef Ross Warhol is a young talent from Buffalo, New York, whose innovative culinary vision has taken him around the world. Learning under the watchful eye of Daniel Johengen at Daniel’s and studying Read more about Chef du Jour with Chef Warhol from Oliver’s »
Tuesday, December 1, 7 p.m. Chef Adam Goetz from Craving takes us inside the kitchen at Craving Chef Adam Goetz has been catering to Buffalo for over ten years. Most recently Chef Adam was the owner and Executive Chef of his celebrated Sample Restaurant and catering. He has won Sample many awards for food and drink throughout the region and has added Read more about Chef du Jour with Chef Adam Goetz from Craving »
In partnership with ConnectLife, Explore & More is hosting a blood drive from 11am-3:30pm. All blood that is donated stays local! Plus, everyone who donates will receive a free tie-dye tumbler and a Car Wash prize pack which includes 2 free admissions to Explore & More, one free Delta Sonic car wash pass and lots of other fun prizes! Walk-ins Read more about ConnectLife Blood Drive »
Come explore cuisines from around the world with the top chefs in Western New York featuring chefs: Shana Maldonado - Built Without Guilt Lloyd Ligao - Pinoy Boi Smita Chutke - Smita's Cookery Brent & Caitlin Esposito - Espo's Catering Zelalem Gemmeda - Abyssinia Ethiopian Diego Castillo - Breva Kitchen Mary Ruth Rera - Guest Chef Ian Wortham - Guest Read more about Epicurean Event »
Help Us Help Children in Need Do you have children's items that you don’t use or need anymore? Harvest House has a home for it! From October 21-November 12, help our neighbors in need by donating new or gently used children’s items. Drop off a donation item to the collection bin in our Admissions Lobby or shop on Amazon using Read more about Collection for Harvest House »
