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.
Twice each Wednesday October-March preschool students and their caregivers participate in a program targeted to develop skills that are essential for success in Kindergarten. The program includes museum exploration, circle time, story time, fine/gross motor development lessons and a take home art project. In order to encourage caregivers and children reading together at home after the program, each participant receives Read more about Explore Even More »
Join us for Play Late 'Till 8. First Friday Of Every Month. Explore & More is open until 8 p.m. to extend the play for parents who work, kids who need a night of getting their energy out or families need an excuse to play together! Come play!
Explore & More is open Monday, Oct. 8th from 10-5 with special programs celebrating Indigenous People's Day from 11-2. Seneca and Native Roots Artists Guild Member Samantha Jacobs will bring a strawberry activity as strawberries are extremely important in Native Culture as a symbol of blessing and thanks. A touch table of various Native American artifacts including pottery, furs, pelts, corn husk dolls and sage will also Read more about Indigenous People’s Day »
When it’s too cold to play outside, come to Explore & More and warm up with energy exercises that feel a lot like play! We open our gym for children to run, jump, hop, and skip. On the first Saturday of each month JumpBunch join us for more structured gross motor activity while on the third Saturday of each month Read more about Let’s Get Physical! »
It's more fun than fright when you come dressed in your Halloween best for safe, indoor Trick or Treating, spooky art projects and so much more holiday fun! We'll have goody bags and treats for the little ones. We will be having the following fun activities: *Art Room: Making a Mask *Construction: Trick or Treat Station with a game (Can Read more about Explore & More’s Not So Scary Halloween Spooktacular! »
When it’s too cold to play outside, come to Explore & More and warm up with energy exercises that feel a lot like play! We open our gym for children to run, jump, hop, and skip. On the first Saturday of each month JumpBunch join us for more structured gross motor activity while on the third Saturday of each month Read more about Let’s Get Physical! »
Explore & More welcomes all active duty and retired military personnel to come play for free today in honor of Veteran’s Day.
Help us honor our local Veteran’s by making a wheelchair blanket that will be donated to the Buffalo VA Hospital and make a card for a local troop currently deployed in the Middle East. All active duty and retired military personnel play for free today. The activities run from 11:00-2:00. The museum is open from 10:00-5:00. *Cub Scouts to Read more about Veteran’s Day Celebration »
Happy Thanksgiving!!
The holidays are a time to spend with family and loved ones, and there’s no better way to continue those Thanksgiving celebrations than by spending the day together at Explore & More! Gather the whole family for a special day of learning, playing and fun-filled activities at the Museum with Family Fun Day brought to us by Independent Health. This Read more about Family Fun Friday! »
The first Friday of every month Explore & More keeps its doors open late for an extended night of art and play! Children can play, learn and create - but late! This night we will be making Graham Cracker Houses, an Explore & More favorite tradition! $3 per house material fee in addition to price of admission.
