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130 Main St, Buffalo,
NY 14202
(716)
655-5131
Snore & More: A Family Sleepover Event
January 30 @ 6:30 pm – January 31 @ 9:00 am
We’re hosting our first-ever family sleepover on January 30, 2026!
Register today to spend a night at the museum. We’ll have exclusive playtime and fun activities!
Check-In: 6:30pm | Lights Out: 10pm | Check-Out: 9am
Sleeping spaces are first-come, first-served on January 30. The museum will be divided into approved “sleeping zones” to ensure everyone’s comfort and safety.
The Low Bridge Café will be open 6:30pm-8pm on Friday and 7:30am-9am on Saturday. You will also be able to enjoy a complimentary pretzel snack Friday night courtesy of Hofbräuhaus Buffalo.
Snore & More FAQ
January 30
6:30pm: Check in at the Guest Services Desk on the second floor (First-come, first-served choice of sleeping spot among the designated spots throughout the museum)
The Low Bridge Café will be open 6:30pm-8pm. You will also be able to enjoy a complimentary pretzel snack courtesy of Hofbräuhaus Buffalo.
7pm-7:15pm: Orientation in the Gathering Hall on the first floor
7:15pm: Play throughout the museum
8:45pm: Wind-down time
9:15pm: Storytimes throughout the exhibit floors
10pm: Lights out (Cell phones must be silenced at night)
January 31
7:30am: Lights on (Yogurt parfaits courtesy of Milk For Health in the Gathering Hall)
The Low Bridge Café will be open 7:30am-9am
9am: Check out at the Security Desk on the first floor
Designated sleeping zones and spots will be marked throughout the museum upon arrival. Guests may enter the museum beginning at 6:30pm, and after checking in, they can identify their sleeping area by placing the “RESERVED” sign they received at check-in at the spot. They can then drop their belongings at their spot and get ready for orientation.
All participants must attend the orientation session at 7pm in the Gathering Hall on the museum’s first floor on January 30. The schedule for the event as well as the Code of Conduct and rules for the event will be reviewed.
We recommend children be at least school-aged to maximize the fun at this event. Children must be accompanied and supervised by an adult at all times.
Tickets are non-refundable.
Arrival check-in is 6:30pm-7pm on January 30 at the Guest Services Desk on the second floor. If a guest arrives after 7pm, they must enter through the security entrance on the first floor, located under the bridge next to the Low Bridge Café.
Yes. Guests who may need to leave early can check out at the Security Desk on the first floor. Re-entry is not permitted.
Overnight parking is available at the LECOM Harborcenter parking ramp for a fee. Contact LECOM Harborcenter for more details.
Yes. If any guest with special needs plans to attend, please call 716-655-5131 or email info@exploreandmore.org so we can help enhance their experience during the event. Guests who may be sensitive to noise or light should choose a sleeping space that accommodates their needs.
We recommend bringing pajamas, a sleeping bag/yoga mat/cot/air mattress or blankets, and a flashlight. Items that are not allowed include inappropriate clothing, alcohol & drugs and outside food/drinks.
No.
Secure lockers are available on the second floor of the museum for a fee.
We will contact the guest who booked their party if the event must be canceled due to weather. Otherwise, the event will go on as planned.
Museum security will be staffed overnight to assist with basic First Aid or facilitate a call to emergency services.
Please contact us at info@exploreandmore.org and we will respond during normal business hours.
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