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 required. You can purchase tickets here.
Hours of Operation:
Monday & Tuesday: Closed
Wednesday, Thursday & Friday: 10 AM – 4 PM
Saturday: 10 AM – 5 PM
Sunday: 10:30 AM – 3:30 PM
Members Only: Sunday, 9:30 AM – 10:30 AM
Special hours: April 3, 4, 10, 10 AM – 4 PM
Holiday Hours:
The museum is closed on the following holidays: Easter Sunday, Memorial Day, Fourth of July, Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, and Christmas Day.
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.
Santa Claus is coming to town! We’ll have festive, holiday-themed activities throughout the museum. Don’t forget to bring a toy to donate to help make a child’s holiday magical this season, click here to shop our wishlist!
We are closed to the public, we hope to see you soon for some hands-on play time!
We are closed to the public, we hope to see you soon for some hands-on play time!
Explore & More is pleased to be part of Museums on Us, Bank of America customers enjoy one free general admission ticket on the first weekend of every month. To register, please call the museum at (716)655-5131. Be sure to present your Bank of America®, Merrill Lynch® or Bank of America Private Bank credit or debit card and a photo Read more about Museums on Us »
Superhero Weekend at the Museum And the Wishing Stone of Shanzar! Can you help the superheroes solve the puzzle? Put the pieces together and make a wish on the wishing stone! Every child will go home with a free prize. Plus, take a photo with your favorite superhero and engage in fun superhero themed activities throughout the museum!
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.
Superhero Weekend at the Museum And the Wishing Stone of Shanzar! Can you help the superheroes solve the puzzle? Put the pieces together and make a wish on the wishing stone! Every child will go home with a free prize. Plus, take a photo with your favorite superhero and engage in fun superhero themed activities throughout the museum!
We are closed to the public, we hope to see you soon for some hands-on play time!
We are closed to the public, we hope to see you soon for some hands-on play time!
Join us in Moving Water as we learn about the Erie Canalway and the surrounding waterways which have crafted Buffalo and the Western New York region into the wonderful place that it is today! These programs will vary in topic, and subject matter, ranging from arts and crafts to social studies exploration, perfect for ages 3-10 and their caregiver! Fishing Read more about Waterway Days »
December’s Au-Some Evening theme is Caring & Sharing! In the Art Studio families can make and wrap “warm fuzzies” as gifts to share with family and friends. Your child can also paint a winter scene to take home. There will be holiday themed sensory activities to explore in the Tinkering Tank, including “snow- dough.” We will feature our Sensitive Santa who will be Read more about Au-Some Evening »
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!
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.
Everyone’s favorite, family friendly Green Grouch is visiting Explore & More for the holidays! The grouch and his sweet friend Cindy will help you build, frost, decorate, and sample gingerbread houses - don’t worry, the grouch’s gym socks, onions, and banana peels are not included. Mr. Grouch will be sharing classic, immersive stories that the whole family will love. Spending Read more about A Visit with the Green Grouch »
We are closed to the public, we hope to see you soon for some hands-on play time!
We are closed to the public, we hope to see you soon for some hands-on play time!
Join us in Moving Water as we learn about the Erie Canalway and the surrounding waterways which have crafted Buffalo and the Western New York region into the wonderful place that it is today! These programs will vary in topic, and subject matter, ranging from arts and crafts to social studies exploration, perfect for ages 3-10 and their caregiver! Will Read more about Waterway Days »
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 »
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 »
We are closed to the public, we hope to see you soon for some hands-on play time!
We are closed to the public, we hope to see you soon for some hands-on play time!
We are closed to the public, we hope to see you soon for some hands-on play time!
We are closed to the public, we hope to see you soon for some hands-on play time!
Kids might be home from school this week, but our Winter Kids Club will ensure their time out of the classroom remains filled with both enrichment and fun! Each day of this week-long day camp is dedicated to the exploration of a different theme related to “Holidays Around the World” that is guaranteed to shake off the winter blues and Read more about Winter Kids Club »
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!
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!
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!
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!
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!
Join us at explore and more for a special Pre-K celebration of the new year! We’ll craft rocket ships while practicing early literacy skills, and pretend to be silly space creatures while we play in the museum! We’ll end our day with songs, stories, and circle time with a special count down at the end of class so we can Read more about Explore Even More: Blast-Off into the New Year »
Ring in the New Year during our annual kid-friendly Countdown to 2023! Our studios will be activated throughout the day with New Year activities for the whole family to enjoy. Don’t miss the New Years countdown, taking place at Noon and again at 3 PM. Plus, children will go home with fun giveaways, dance the day away to a live Read more about Countdown to 2023 »
