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-Saturday: 10am-4pm (Members Only at 9:30am); Sunday, June 30: 10am-4pm (Members Only at 9:30am)
Closed: Monday and Tuesday, Select Sundays (June 9, June 16, June 23)
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.
Save the date! Join us for the 2018 Touch A Truck in the Buffalo News parking lot from 11-3 Sunday, August 5th! Come share your love of all things truck as children and adults alike explore more than 40 construction, emergency, utility, and specialty vehicles along with dozens of hands-on activities for the whole family! Tickets can be purchased at Read more about Touch A Truck 2018 »
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 the importance of recycling. Learn about how you can make an impact on our planet while creating a unique work of art from recycled materials. Wednesday WOW programs are brought to you by our Read more about Wednesday WOWs »
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!
