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.
Get those wheels turning this weekend with STEM based activities power the play across the museum the third Saturday of each month presented by National Grid. Come play your way through Science, Technology, Engineering & Math based activities that are so fun, kids don’t even know they’re learning!
It's hard to get between a PreK student and their play time, so we wanted to give everyone ample warning as we prepare for a larger than average school group this Wednesday. The museum will remain open throughout the day, but we are expecting heavy traffic in the morning during their visit, 10:00 am - 12:00 pm. Feel free to Read more about Large School Group »
Join us for a full day of fun and engaging healthy activities located throughout the museum’s play zones and educational studios at Fearless Family Play Day presented by BlueCross BlueShield of Western New York. This month, BlueCross BlueShield of Western New York presents Fearless February, a series of free, healthy activities for families to enjoy during Winter Break. To kick Read more about Fearless Family Play Day presented by BlueCross BlueShield of WNY »
Notice to Visitors: On Sunday, February 2nd, our Sketch Town exhibit will unavailable for play due to exhibit maintenance.
Explore & More will be closed to visitors from Monday, February 3rd - Friday, February 7th for exhibit installation and maintenance. The museum will reopen on Saturday, February 8th.
Once a month, our special Au-Some Evenings give children with autism spectrum disorder and sensory processing disorder, their friends and family an opportunity to play and learn together in an understanding and supportive environment. Families will have access to the museum space and play zones, including our cafe. Featured activities include a music center, therapy dogs, art projects and gross Read more about Au-Some Evenings »
Families can taste their way through all of Buffalo’s best-loved foods, with fun activities throughout the museum and in each of our education studios! Tickets are $15, $4 for members. Vendors Include: Grassroots Gardens Milk for Health West Side Bazaar (Various Vendors) La Nova Pizza Cornell Co-Op/Eat Smart NY Sahlen's Hot Dogs Kith & Kin Bakeshop and Bistro (All gluten Read more about Bite Size Buffalo »
Due to the outbreak of COVID-19 in Erie County, Explore & More will be temporarily closed until further notice.
We love these evenings and miss doing them so much that we decided to do a virtual one this week!! Here is a list of just some of what we have in store for all of our friends!! Everyone is welcome! - 9 am - You can watch a Sara Rogers Music video that is targeted at all children, including Read more about Virtual Au-Some Evening »
Virtual Show & Tell Tuesdays Who is ready for some show and tell!? We will be hosting Show & Tell Tuesdays on Zoom each week at 10AM. The virtual program is free and open to anyone! Just register for the zoom event and have your little one bring a sanity saver they've made, their favorite stuffed animal or anything Read more about Virtual Show & Tell »
This creative week-long drop-off program is designed to expose children to different forms of art. Participants in this program will experience pottery, painting, musical arts and so much more - all while exploring our seven play zones! Recommended Age Range: 5-7 years old Date: July 13 – July 17 (Monday – Friday) Time: 8:30am – 4:30pm Price per child: $275 Read more about Art Camp »
