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, 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.
Explore & More’s Summer Fun is back at Canalside with FREE Family Fun Fridays! Each week we will celebrate a different educational play zone area of the new Museum at Canalside. Today, we will showcase our new Playing Together play zone. Visitors will engage a gross motor games as well as giant versions of classic games like Dominos and Yahtzee. These Read more about Family Fun Day at Canalside! »
Our summer fun is going full STEAM ahead! Each Wednesday escape the heat and join us inside to explore different STEM topics. Today, we examine all the uses and properties of magnets. Wednesday WOW programs are brought to you by our generous supporters at National Grid and WNY Immediate Care.
Explore & More’s Summer Fun is back at Canalside with FREE Family Fun Fridays! Each week we will celebrate a different educational play zone area of the new Museum at Canalside. Today, we will showcase our new Lighting Buffalo’s Imagination play zone. This zone is all about the amazing inventions and inventors from our region. Join Explore & More and Read more about Family Fun Day at Canalside! »
Our summer fun is going full STEAM ahead! Each Wednesday escape the heat and join us inside to explore different STEM topics. Today, we are exploring wacky weather! Wednesday WOW programs are brought to you by our generous supporters at National Grid and WNY Immediate Care.
Explore & More’s Summer Fun is back at Canalside with FREE Family Fun Fridays! Each week we will celebrate a different educational play zone area of the new Museum at Canalside. Today, we will showcase Driving Buffalo’s Dreams. Join us with our generous sponsor West Herr Automotive Group as we explore all things transportation. Get a sneak peak at our Read more about Family Fun Day at Canalside! »
Join us for the Buffalo Rotary Duck Derby at Canalside! Explore & More will be there to join in on the fun with free, family-friendly feathered activities commencing at 11:30, race time at 2:00! Ducks can be adopted in advance of the Duck Derby at www.buffaloduckderby.com or by visiting any City of Buffalo branch of the Buffalo & Erie County Public Libraries. Ducks will Read more about Buffalo Rotary Duck Derby! »
Our summer fun is going full STEAM ahead! Each Wednesday escape the heat and join us inside to explore different STEM topics. Finish out the summer with us as we make math fun through games and hands-on activities. Wednesday WOW programs are brought to you by our generous supporters at National Grid and WNY Immediate Care.
Explore & More’s Summer Fun is back at Canalside with FREE Family Fun Fridays! Each week we will celebrate a different educational play zone area of the new Museum at Canalside. Today, we will showcase our new Being Good Neighbors play zone. Join our cultural partners as we showcase the cultures of Yemen, Puerto Rico, and the Seneca Nation. These programs Read more about Family Fun Day at Canalside! »
The first Friday of every month, you can Play Late 'Til 8! A special family fun night activity includes straw painting with Ma Theint in the workshop room from 5:00-7:00.
Receive one free grandparent admission with each paid child plus art activities to make a special gift for your loved one!
AuSome Evenings are for families with children on the Autism Spectrum, and are FREE thanks to the generous sponsorship of The Hamister and Garrison Family Foundations.
Get off your screens and spend the afternoon at Explore & More as we celebrate Worldwide Day of Play! Event sponsored by Worldwide Protective Products.
