Veterans Day: Free Admission Opportunity
November 11 @ 10:00 am – 4:00 pm

Explore & More will be open for play on Wednesday, November 11, 2026 with special Veterans Day activities and a free admission opportunity thanks to support from Majority Leader and Ellicott District Council Member Leah Halton-Pope.
The first 500 guests Wednesday will receive free museum admission courtesy of Council Member Halton-Pope. Additionally, the museum will offer free admission to military veterans and active service members. These discounts are available only at the Explore & More Guest Services Desk upon check-in on November 11. All adults seeking attendance must be accompanied by a child.
Guests won’t want to miss a special meet & greet with pup hero characters from 10:30am until 12pm courtesy of KZ Characters. There will also be fun activities in the Art Studio and Tinkering Tank throughout the day. As part of the museum’s mission to provide best-in-class experiences for families that are affordable, all activities are included with admission.
Museum hours are 10am to 4pm Museum members can start playing at 9:30am.
