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.
Presented by Spectrum Health’s NY Project Hope, offering a free family fun experience. There will also be a table with resources on coping tips to help both youth and adults with the emotional impact of COVID.
Join us in Moving Water every Wednesday from 10 AM - Noon as we learn about the Erie Canalway and the surrounding waterways which have crafted Buffalo and the Western New York region into the wonderful place that it is today! Penn Dixie will be joining us in the watery fun! Supported by the Erie Canalway National Heritage Corridor and Read more about Waterway Wednesdays »
Let's get painting! Join us in the Art Studio as we learn about Alma Thomas and create watercolor paintings in her style! Join us at Explore & More for FOLK ART FRIDAYS every Friday from 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM, as we conduct activities that will immerse children and families in different forms of folk art, from dance and movement to songs and Read more about Folk Art Fridays »
It's Dental Health Day and UB Dental will be on site teaching us about healthy teeth and gums. Plus, everyone will go home with a giveaway!
We’re celebrating health, wellness, and physical fitness with special themed Saturdays featuring first responders, giveaways, raffles, yoga, cooking projects, and more! Plus everyone can play for only $6 admission! • March 12: Safety Day with visits from the Buffalo Police Department, Erie County Sheriff’s Office, NYS Troopers and the Fire Department, plus get your photos taken with Dr. Cleo from Read more about Molina March »
This month families with children with autism spectrum disorder will have fun exploring the museum for a special evening of play. Featured activities include therapy dogs from the SPCA, art projects and gross motor fun using the Imagination Playground. Don't forget to visit the cafe afterward for a treat! To register for the next Au-Some Evening please email [email protected] or call (716)655-5131 Read more about Au-Some Evening »
Join us for a special celebration of Mother Earth as we get our hands dirty and plant flowers!
The Wonderland Princesses are helping us create our very own no-bake apple pie snacks followed by a special storytime! Cost per child with one adult is $25, space is limited!
Celebrating St. Patrick’s Day with us as we enjoy Celtic music by local band, Foine Neighbors!
We're open all day! Play 'til 7pm and then watch the fireworks provided by Canalside!
Get those wheels turning this weekend with STEM-based activities available throughout the museum, 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!
Join us for some bubbly fun! Bubble giveaways while supplies last.
