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: 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
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.
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!
Learn to use a cider press to make and sample your very own cider creations. Participants will also make home made popcorn for a delightful fall snack! This one-hour class will take place in our 4th floor Cooking Galley is intended for ages 8-12.
Participants will make two different delicious apple snacks; a caramel or candy apple, and a cereal treat apple! This 45-minute class will be taking place in our 4th floor Cooking Galley and is intended for ages 8-12.
Classic monster movies might seem scary but once you learn about the special effects, they can become fun and even silly! Join us in our 3rd floor Tinkering Tank as we take a look into 1930’s-1950’s monster movies and discover how they were made. Then we will be crafting our own spooky hand prop and then making our own ghost Read more about Spooky Movie Prop Makers! »
Your friends from the Superhero Alliance of Western New York will be gathering in celebration of the 80th Anniversary of everyone's favorite bat hero - and you're invited. Join us from 5:30pm - 8:30pm at Explore & More as heroes and villains alike combine forces to honor eight decades of the world's favorite caped crusader. More than two dozen SAWNY Read more about 80th Anniversary of the Bat »
Explore your imagination with the help of our wizard students by conjuring magic potions and creating delicious magic wands! The immersive story time will be perfect for wizard fans five years of age and up. Presented by Wonderland Character Entertainment. Note: This class contains dairy.
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 Read more about Fearless Family Play Day presented by BlueCross BlueShield of WNY »
Come join us as we support our troops by dropping off toiletry items such as soap, shampoo, deodorant, and toothpaste. We will be donating these items to the Niagara Falls Air Base who will then distribute them to deploying troops as they leave to go overseas. Join Evan from 103.3 The Edge on Thursday morning for free coffee and pastries Read more about Special Donation Drive for Deployed Military »
Join us as we celebrate local heroes and show our appreciation for our veterans through hands-on patriotic activities throughout the museum! Veterans and Active Duty military will receive free admission. Sponsored by National Fuel. Full day of activities honoring Veterans includes: • Making lap blankets for Veterans • Making thank you cards for deployed military members • Special guests (like Read more about Veteran’s Day »
Grown Up Night of Play: Around the World in Holidays Grab your friends for a playful tour of countries and cultures as we celebrate year-end traditions from around the world! This special 21+ event includes access to hands-on activities throughout the museum, food stations, drink tastings, live music, and MORE! Tickets are $35 until November 1st, then $45!
Harnessing the power of Buffalo’s waterways has been key to our region’s prominent place in American history. Come celebrate the power of water with fun and engaging water-based activities throughout the museum! WOW Day is made possible by the New York State Council on the Arts under Governor Andrew M. Cuomo’s Regional Economic Development Council Initiative, presented by Michael Phelps Read more about Wedding of the Waters (WOW Day!) »
Are you a new parent looking to connect yourself and your little one with other new parents and their infants? Join us for Newbie Wednesdays, where new parents can meet for a themed discussion over a light breakfast and a simple craft - with occasional guest appearances by childhood and parenting experts - while their little ones are able to Read more about “Newbie Wednesdays” New Parent Mornings »
