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.
Put on your hard hats, we're spending our winter break celebrating all things engineering! Can you think like an engineer as you try various activities and challenges in the Tinkering Tank where you can explore, create, test, and try again! Presented by our friends at National Grid!
This month Explore & More will be celebrating the achievements of Black Americans, as we celebrate Black History Month across the museum. We will have multitudes of programming in our studio spaces dedicated to African American Achievement, STEM pioneers will be honored in the Tinkering Tank, as the likes of Mae Jemison, and George Washington Carver will be a part Read more about Celebrating Black History Month »
Join us and Kidding Around Yoga for winter themed yoga stations with movement and mindfulness. This will include fun yoga games with white pom poms, winter yoga poses & movement activities, snowmen and penguin breathing boards to trace, hot cocoa breathing (using our imagination and a little sprinkle of cocoa to smell!), some simple winter crafts to color and decorate Read more about Winter Wellness with Kidding Around Yoga »
If you & your teddy-bear go into the museum today you’re in for a big surprise! We’ll craft paper bear ears so we’ll be in disguise. Together we’ll watch and listen in the cooking galley as popcorn pops and as a kettle brews black tea just like in the story “Bear Snores On”. The day will end with playtime in Read more about Explore Even More: Teddy-Bear Hibernation »
This month Explore & More will be celebrating the achievements of Black Americans, as we celebrate Black History Month across the museum. We will have multitudes of programming in our studio spaces dedicated to African American Achievement, STEM pioneers will be honored in the Tinkering Tank, as the likes of Mae Jemison, and George Washington Carver will be a part Read more about Celebrating Black History Month »
Join us and Milk for Health as we sample some simple smoothie recipes that are healthy and delicious. Smoothies are a great way to get your kids learning, trying new foods, and having fun in the kitchen!
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.
This month Explore & More will be celebrating the achievements of Black Americans, as we celebrate Black History Month across the museum. We will have multitudes of programming in our studio spaces dedicated to African American Achievement, STEM pioneers will be honored in the Tinkering Tank, as the likes of Mae Jemison, and George Washington Carver will be a part Read more about Celebrating Black History Month »
We are closed to the public, we hope to see you soon for some hands-on play time!