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.
Pay What You Can this October at Explore & More thanks to a generous grant from the New Car Dealers of Western New York. That means you and your family are welcome to come play at the museum for whatever suits your budget! With so much spooky fun to be had at a price you choose, what are you waiting for? Click here to purchase Read more about Pay What You Can »
Explore & More is a licensed child care facility. Every Tuesday and Thursday you can have your school-age children (grades 1-4) come to experience the museum to learn, grow and play while we are closed the public. The day consists of Study (School work/Zoom school classes) and Play in the museum, all in the care of our educators. What: A half-day or full-day program designed Read more about Study & Play »
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 »
Join us for a one day only special program….Superhero Night at the Museum with the Superhero Alliance of WNY! The superheroes are making an appearance at the museum and they need your help solving the mystery!! QR codes, cosplay and live action will lead you throughout the museum and to the dramatic culmination….will the superheroes succeed? Only YOU can help Read more about superhero night at the museum 3:30 – 6:00 »
Join us for a one day only special program….Superhero Night at the Museum with the Superhero Alliance of WNY! The superheroes are making an appearance at the museum and they need your help solving the mystery!! QR codes, cosplay and live action will lead you throughout the museum and to the dramatic culmination….will the superheroes succeed? Only YOU can help Read more about superhero night at the museum 6:30-9:00 »
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 »
Join us this November as we honor our local Veterans through a series of fun, play and of course, learning! From November 1st-11th we are collecting toiletries for the 914th at the Niagara Falls Airbase. Deployed troops often need basic supplies like soap, shampoo and deodorant, to name a few, due to the challenging environment and difficulty in obtaining supplies Read more about Veterans Day at the Museum »
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 »
Looking for a safe, convenient and FUN way for your children or grandchildren to see Santa this holiday season? Well, get ready because Santa Claus is Coming to Town, with the help of MusicalFare Theatre and Explore & More - The Ralph C. Wilson, Jr. Children's Museum, presented by Independent Health. No standing in lines and no masks required because it's all online! Read more about Santa Claus is Coming to Town »
Get those wheels turning this weekend with STEM based activities power the play across the museum the third Saturday of each month presented by National Grid. Come play your way through Science, Technology, Engineering & Math based activities that are so fun, kids don’t even know they’re learning! Penn Dixie returns to close out the year by exploring different Read more about STEM Saturdays presented by National Grid »
