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 encouraged but not required. You can purchase tickets here.

Featured Upcoming Events

Museum Hours

Open For Play: Wednesday-Sunday: 10am-4pm
Members Only: Wednesday-Sunday: 9:30am-10am
Closed: Monday and Tuesday

2024 Holiday Hours:
The museum is closed on the following holidays: New Year’s Day, Easter Sunday, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day (Monday and Tuesday), Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve and Christmas Day.

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.

Incredible Hunt

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 »

Grown Up Night Of Play

Grown Up Night of Play: Around the World in Holidays Grab your friends for a playful tour of countries and cultures as we celebrate year-end traditions from around the world! This special 21+ event includes access to hands-on activities throughout the museum, food stations, drink tastings, live music, and MORE!  Tickets are $35 until November 1st, then $45!

Grown Up Night of Play

Shhh – it’s a secret! Grown Ups are taking over Explore & More for a Prohibition-themed Night of Play! Come on down to explore three floors of exhibits brought to life like it's 1929 – it’s going to be the bee’s knees! So get dolled up and wiggle on down for nosh and hooch samples, listen to the wangdoodle, and Read more about Grown Up Night of Play »

$35

Chef du Jour with Chef Steve Gedra

Virtual

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 »

$120

Chef du Jour with Chef Mansi Demla from Tulsi and Pastry Chef Lauren Baynes from Bread by Baynes

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 »

$120
Field trips are back! Please be aware that it will be busier than usual.