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.
Join us in our Art Studio and Tinkering Tank for our daily open studio hours! Check below to learn when your favorite studio will be open with fun and educational activities: art studio: 10 a.m.- 12 p.m. & 2:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. tinkering tank: 12 p.m. – 3 p.m. rooftop terrace: open daily, weather dependent daily mobile fun units Read more about Open Studio Hours »
In this class in our fourth floor Art Studio, participants will learn how to make their own scratch paper works of art – revealing the beautiful colors underneath! This class is $3 per participating child and is recommended for ages 4-7.
Join us in our Art Studio and Tinkering Tank for our daily open studio hours! Check below to learn when your favorite studio will be open with fun and educational activities: art studio: 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. & 3:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. tinkering tank: 12 p.m. – 5 p.m. rooftop terrace: open daily, weather dependent daily mobile fun units Read more about Open Studio Hours »
Explore & More is recruiting the brightest and boldest dinosaur scientists to help build a park for dinosaurs! We will begin by learning about dinosaurs that roamed New York state and neighboring areas, then students will construct their own model habitat to take home! The habitats will be built with different materials ranging from cardboard, to working lights. This class Read more about Let’s Build a Dinosaur Park! »
Join us in our Art Studio and Tinkering Tank for our daily open studio hours! Check below to learn when your favorite studio will be open with fun and educational activities: art studio: 11 a.m. -1 p.m. & 3:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. tinkering tank:12 p.m. – 5 p.m. rooftop terrace: open daily, weather dependent daily mobile fun units presented Read more about Open Studio Hours »
Join us in our 4th floor Art Studio to learn about the art of Wycinanki, or Polish Paper Cutting! Participants in this class will learn about the history of this beautiful Polish tradition and make their very own Wycinaki craft! This class is recommended for ages 9-12.
The Children’s Garden is a 1 hour program in our third floor Tinkering Tank for our littlest ones (ages 2-3) along with their parent or caregiver to engage with each other, follow a simple routine and make new friends. Join in activities such as modeling clay time, stories, music/movement and creative art experiences. It’s time to PLAY, LEARN and GROW! Read more about Children’s Garden »
Looking for that special drop-off program for your 4-5 year old this Fall? 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 Read more about Explore Even More »
Join Eat Smart NY to make a healthy Banana Berry Soft Serve in our Cooking Galley! Participants will get to make and enjoy their own healthy snack while learning about the importance of eating healthy dessert! This program is included with membership or paid general admission thanks to support from BlueCross BlueShield of WNY. Session times: 10:30 - 11:00 11:30 Read more about Healthy Banana Berry Soft Serve – 4 Sessions! »
Celebrate this spooky time of year by learning to decorate Halloween inspired cupcakes! Each participant will learn fun decorating techniques and bring home two spooky creations. This one hour class will take place in our 4th floor Cooking Galley is intended for ages 8-12. Note: Chocolate will be used in this class. Cupcakes also contain gluten, eggs and dairy.
It’s your turn for fun! Grab your friends and join us for our third annual Incredible Hunt Presented by HUNT Real Estate. Don’t miss this grownups-only day of play where teams face off to see who knows Buffalo best by hunting for clues in this app-based scavenger hunt. After the Hunt, join us for the Finish Line Party with food Read more about Incredible Hunt »
Join us this Saturday as we pay tribute to the farmers in our community who make the food we eat possible with fun farming activities, including: Cooking Galley: Make a milkshake (it also happens to be National Milkshake Day!) Art Studio: Color a rainbow of fresh fruits and vegetables Farm to Fork: Plenty of foods to be planted, harvested, brought Read more about National Farmer’s Day »
