Play Late ‘Till 8
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.
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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
- June 14: Au-Some Evening
- June 19: Art Ventures Day Camp
- June 26-30: Explore & More’s 5th Birthday Celebration
- July 28: Touch A Truck
- June-August: Summer Camps
Museum Hours (June 2024)
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)
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.
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.
Grandparent’s Celebration Day!
Receive one free grandparent admission with each paid child plus art activities to make a special gift for your loved one!
Au-Some Evening
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.
Nickelodeon Worldwide Day of Play
Get off your screens and spend the afternoon at Explore & More as we celebrate Worldwide Day of Play! Event sponsored by Worldwide Protective Products.
The Incredible Hunt: Grownup’s Day of Play
500 Seneca Buffalo, NY, USA, Buffalo, New York, United StatesA scavenger hunt for adults by the expert in play! Gather your friends and hop in a car to reveal clues and answer trivia about Buffalo as you race to the finish line. The party ends at 500 Seneca with drinks, food, and tunes! Learn more here!
Explore Even More
Twice each Wednesday October-March preschool students and their caregivers participate in a program targeted to develop skills that are essential for success in Kindergarten. The program includes museum exploration, circle time, story time, fine/gross motor development lessons and a take home art project. In order to encourage caregivers and children reading together at home after the program, each participant receives Read more about Explore Even More »
Explore Even More
Twice each Wednesday October-March preschool students and their caregivers participate in a program targeted to develop skills that are essential for success in Kindergarten. The program includes museum exploration, circle time, story time, fine/gross motor development lessons and a take home art project. In order to encourage caregivers and children reading together at home after the program, each participant receives Read more about Explore Even More »
Play Late ‘till 8
Join us for Play Late 'Till 8. First Friday Of Every Month. Explore & More is open until 8 p.m. to extend the play for parents who work, kids who need a night of getting their energy out or families need an excuse to play together! Come play!
Indigenous People’s Day
Explore & More is open Monday, Oct. 8th from 10-5 with special programs celebrating Indigenous People's Day from 11-2. Seneca and Native Roots Artists Guild Member Samantha Jacobs will bring a strawberry activity as strawberries are extremely important in Native Culture as a symbol of blessing and thanks. A touch table of various Native American artifacts including pottery, furs, pelts, corn husk dolls and sage will also Read more about Indigenous People’s Day »
Let’s Get Physical!
When it’s too cold to play outside, come to Explore & More and warm up with energy exercises that feel a lot like play! We open our gym for children to run, jump, hop, and skip. On the first Saturday of each month JumpBunch join us for more structured gross motor activity while on the third Saturday of each month Read more about Let’s Get Physical! »
Explore & More’s Not So Scary Halloween Spooktacular!
It's more fun than fright when you come dressed in your Halloween best for safe, indoor Trick or Treating, spooky art projects and so much more holiday fun! We'll have goody bags and treats for the little ones. We will be having the following fun activities: *Art Room: Making a Mask *Construction: Trick or Treat Station with a game (Can Read more about Explore & More’s Not So Scary Halloween Spooktacular! »
Let’s Get Physical!
When it’s too cold to play outside, come to Explore & More and warm up with energy exercises that feel a lot like play! We open our gym for children to run, jump, hop, and skip. On the first Saturday of each month JumpBunch join us for more structured gross motor activity while on the third Saturday of each month Read more about Let’s Get Physical! »
