Art Studio
Join us in our 4th floor Art Studio for creative activities during our open studio time - no registration required.
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Calendar
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.
Tickets
Advance ticket purchases are encouraged but not required. You can purchase tickets here.
Featured Upcoming Events
- July 20: STEM Saturday
- July 28: Touch A Truck
- June-August: Summer Camps
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.
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.
ChiquiBomba Drum & Dance
This fun drum and dance session will get families moving to Bomba and Plena rhythms from Puerto Rico. Led by Beatriz Flores, Director of El Batey Dance Center in Buffalo. This class is recommended for ages 4-10.
$10
Museum Closed – Annual Cleaning & Maintenance
The museum will be closed Labor Day week for annual cleaning and exhibit maintenance.
Art Studio
Join us in our 4th floor Art Studio for creative activities during our open studio time - no registration required.
Fearless Family Play Day
Presented by BlueCross BlueShield of WNY the first Saturday of each month, Fearless Family Play Days offer a full day of fun and engaging healthy activities located throughout the museum. Fearless Family Play Days are $1 off admission for BlueCross BlueShield of WNY members with proof of membership.
Let’s Build A Mini Golf Course!
Join us in the third floor Tinkering Tank as it goes under construction to become a mini golf course for the class! Students will design and build different challenges for the course out of cardboard or other recycled materials. Will your design have the classic windmill, or will you create something new? Once the students finish, we will give the Read more about Let’s Build A Mini Golf Course! »
Free
Yoga on the Terrace
Join Jody Quinn of Thrive Yoga on our fourth floor Rooftop Terrace for our family friendly yoga series, part of Explore & More’s Fearless Family Play Days presented by BlueCross BlueShield of WNY. This class is free, but registration is required. Recommended for ages 4-12.
Free
Grandparents Day
Bring your grandparent to play day! We will have fun activities for all family members to enjoy throughout the museum. Guests will receive one free admission per grandparent for every paid child. Members will receive half priced admission for any grandparents in their party. Grandparents Day is sponsored by Blue Cross Blue Shield of WNY. Special Studio Activities: Art Studio Read more about Grandparents Day »
Scratch Paper Art
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 recommended for ages 4-7.
$3
Closed to General Public
On Tuesdays, Explore & More is closed to the general public so that we can better accommodate large school groups for field trips. If you are an educator interested in visiting Explore & More with your class, please visit our Field Trips page for more information or to request a visit.
Explore Even More
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 of play! 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 Read more about Explore Even More »
Children’s Garden
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 »
$10
