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: August 11, August 25: 10am-4pm (Members Only at 9:30am)
🕙 Closed: Tuesdays, 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.
Can you find Buffalo Beauts player Budde in the museum? If so, you can enter to win 4 tickets to the Buffalo Beauts vs. Toronto Six outdoor game at Riverworks on Friday, December 16th at 7 PM.
Toddler Time is a 1 hour program for our little ones ages 18 months up to 3 years, giving them and their caregiver the opportunity to play, learn and grow! Join us for a toddler time filled with holiday cheer! Storytime, crafts and a jingle bell jam to celebrate the season! Click here to register!
The Buffalo Astronomical Association will be here in the art studio with their telescope for guests to look out and observe along with corresponding crafts, and our STEM educators will be in the Tinkering Tank with an LED Holiday Card activity! Get those wheels turning this weekend with STEM based activities that power the play across the museum the Read more about STEM Saturday presented by National Grid »
Milk for Health Presents Holiday Magic with Rob & Carol Allen for a live & interactive performance. Join them for an exciting mix of amazing magic, and game show excitement- with surprises for the entire family to enjoy! They appear at 11:00 and will disappear at 1:00-don’t miss them!
Explore & More - The Ralph C. Wilson, Jr. Children’s Museum and Amor and Heritage Traditional Dance Company will be partnering for some extraordinary fun. On Saturday December 17 at 1 pm, all museum guests are welcome to take part in traditional dance performances celebrating the Holiday season. This activity will encourage various forms of education, including, cultural, physical, and Read more about Amor and Heritage: Celebrating the Season Through Dance »
Members-only playtime means that our members get access to all the fun and play the museum has to offer, just with other members! This special members-only playtime is a perk that comes free with every membership.
Spend an enchanting and cozy morning with Santa Claus himself, and his best little helper, Candy Cane the elf. In this class you and your family will be able to create magical memories while making gingerbread houses. Santa and Candy Cane will encourage and engage with the class as we build, frost, decorate, (and sample) together. An interactive story time Read more about A Morning with Santa »
Milk for Health Presents Holiday Magic with Rob & Carol Allen for a live & interactive performance. Join them for an exciting mix of amazing magic, and game show excitement- with surprises for the entire family to enjoy! They appear at 11:00 and will disappear at 1:00-don’t miss them!