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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.

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Advance ticket purchases are encouraged but not required. You can purchase tickets here.

Featured Upcoming Events

Museum Hours (Summer 2024)

☀️ Open: Monday and Wednesday-Saturday: 10am-4pm (Members Only at 9:30am)
☀️ Super Sweet Sundays – Open: June 30, July 14, July 21, July 28, August 11, August 25: 10am-4pm (Members Only at 9:30am)
🕙 Closed: Tuesdays, July 4, July 7, August 4, August 18, September 2

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.

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.

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Fearless Family Play Day presented by BlueCross BlueShield of WNY

Join us the first Saturday of each month for a full day of fun and engaging healthy activities located throughout the museum’s play zones and educational studios at Fearless Family Play Day presented by BlueCross BlueShield of Western New York. These family friendly activity days are held the first Saturday of each month, with BlueCross BlueShield of Western New York members Read more about Fearless Family Play Day presented by BlueCross BlueShield of WNY »

Explore Even More

Looking for that special drop-off program for your 4-5 year old? How about a little EXPLORE EVEN MORE in our brand new children’s museum! Children will have a stimulating preschool experience exploring our exhibits, engaging in teacher led group activities, participating in fun filled centers for pre-academic enrichment and time to play and learn with new friends.  Young children learn Read more about Explore Even More »

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Au-Some Evenings

Once a month, our special Au-Some Evenings give children with autism spectrum disorder and sensory processing disorder, their friends and family an opportunity to play and learn together in an understanding and supportive environment. Families will have access to the museum space and play zones. Featured activities include a music center, therapy dogs, art projects and gross motor activities. Explore Read more about Au-Some Evenings »

Grown Up Night of Play

Shhh – it’s a secret! Grown Ups are taking over Explore & More for a Prohibition-themed Night of Play! Come on down to explore three floors of exhibits brought to life like it's 1929 – it’s going to be the bee’s knees! So get dolled up and wiggle on down for nosh and hooch samples, listen to the wangdoodle, and Read more about Grown Up Night of Play »

$35

STEM Saturdays presented by National Grid

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!

Large School Group

It's hard to get between a PreK student and their play time, so we wanted to give everyone ample warning as we prepare for a larger than average school group this Wednesday. The museum will remain open throughout the day, but we are expecting heavy traffic in the morning during their visit, 10:00 am - 12:00 pm. Feel free to Read more about Large School Group »

Fearless Family Play Day presented by BlueCross BlueShield of WNY

Join us for a full day of fun and engaging healthy activities located throughout the museum’s play zones and educational studios at Fearless Family Play Day presented by BlueCross BlueShield of Western New York. This month, BlueCross BlueShield of Western New York presents Fearless February, a series of free, healthy activities for families to enjoy during Winter Break.  To kick Read more about Fearless Family Play Day presented by BlueCross BlueShield of WNY »

Museum Closed

Explore & More will be closed to visitors from Monday, February 3rd - Friday, February 7th for exhibit installation and maintenance.  The museum will reopen on Saturday, February 8th.

Au-Some Evenings

Once a month, our special Au-Some Evenings give children with autism spectrum disorder and sensory processing disorder, their friends and family an opportunity to play and learn together in an understanding and supportive environment. Families will have access to the museum space and play zones, including our cafe. Featured activities include a music center, therapy dogs, art projects and gross Read more about Au-Some Evenings »

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Bite Size Buffalo

Families can taste their way through all of Buffalo’s best-loved foods, with fun activities throughout the museum and in each of our education studios! Tickets are $15, $4 for members. Vendors Include: Grassroots Gardens Milk for Health West Side Bazaar (Various Vendors) La Nova Pizza Cornell Co-Op/Eat Smart NY Sahlen's Hot Dogs Kith & Kin Bakeshop and Bistro (All gluten Read more about Bite Size Buffalo »

Upcoming Hours - OPEN: 7/17-22 | CLOSED: 7/23, 7/30