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.
Members-only playtime means that our members get access to all the fun and play the museum has to offer, just with other members! This special members-only playtime is a perk that comes free with every membership.
You’re invited to our ice cream social! We’re celebrating all things ice cream with our friends at Perry’s Ice Cream. There’ll be ice cream themed activities, storytimes, giveaways and more! Free with admission!
Members-only playtime means that our members get access to all the fun and play the museum has to offer, just with other members! This special members-only playtime is a perk that comes free with every membership.
You’re invited to our ice cream social! We’re celebrating all things ice cream with our friends at Perry’s Ice Cream. There’ll be ice cream themed activities, storytimes, giveaways and more! Free with admission!
Let’s have some fun in the sun this summer as we play and make friends! FREE PLAY FRIDAYS take place rain or shine from 11 am-1 pm at the Pierce Lawn, Canalside. Registration is not required! JUNE 30 Super Soccer Stars JULY 7 Putting, Chipping, Driving & Golf Games JULY 14 Flag Football Fun JULY 21 Balls, Bats, and Baseball Read more about Free Play Fridays »
STEM Foundation: Inspiring Little Scientists Presented by Will Kawalec, Cultural Educator, Jackie Modrzynski, Lead Preschool and Art Educator and Val Drapeau, Program Coordinator, Explore & More Calling all early childhood education professionals! 📣 Are you looking to build your Professional Development plan and take your skills to the next level? Look no further than our comprehensive course offerings. From STEAM Education to Read more about explore & more professional development summer series for early childhood education professionals »
Summertime is perfect for camping! Join us in the Tree House where we will set up camp with some fun imaginative play! We will read stories by the campfire, have a play food picnic, and look for forest animals on a nature walk. There will be nature themed activities in the Art Studio as well as make-and- take resources for Read more about Play and Learn: Summer Fun – Camping »
Members-only playtime means that our members get access to all the fun and play the museum has to offer, just with other members! This special members-only playtime is a perk that comes free with every membership.
Explore & More and Beau Fleuve Music & Arts have partnered to offer Pay What You Wish, which provide families with the opportunity to pay a reduced admission cost to enjoy the Day of Play. Just choose $5, $7, $9, or $13 per person!
