Calendar

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.

Tickets

Advance ticket purchases are encouraged but not required. You can purchase tickets here.

Featured Upcoming Events

Museum Hours

Open For Play: Wednesday-Sunday: 10am-4pm
Members Only: Wednesday-Sunday: 9:30am-10am
Closed: Monday and Tuesday

2024 Holiday Hours:
The museum is closed on the following holidays: New Year’s Day, Easter Sunday, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day (Monday and Tuesday), Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve and Christmas Day.

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.

Recurring

Cows at Canalside

Pierce Lawn, Canalside 44 Prime St, Buffalo, NY, United States

Let’s make friends with some cows! Throughout the summer, you can meet, pet, feed and learn about various types of cows. This event is free and open to the public, thanks to our friends at Milk for Health! It’s sure to be “aMOOsing!”

Recurring

Summer Campout with Barb’s Book Buddies

Pierce Lawn, Canalside 44 Prime St, Buffalo, NY, United States

Grab your happy little camper for an outdoor, interactive, family reading experience! Gather at Barb's Book Buddies camper and discover new stories from local children’s book authors and take home a Book Buddy surprise! (while supplies last)

Recurring

Summer Campout with Barb’s Book Buddies

Pierce Lawn, Canalside 44 Prime St, Buffalo, NY, United States

Grab your happy little camper for an outdoor, interactive, family reading experience! Gather at Barb's Book Buddies camper and discover new stories from local children’s book authors and take home a Book Buddy surprise! (while supplies last)

Recurring

Cows at Canalside

Pierce Lawn, Canalside 44 Prime St, Buffalo, NY, United States

Let’s make friends with some cows! Throughout the summer, you can meet, pet, feed and learn about various types of cows. This event is free and open to the public, thanks to our friends at Milk for Health! It’s sure to be “aMOOsing!”

Recurring

Summer Campout with Barb’s Book Buddies

Pierce Lawn, Canalside 44 Prime St, Buffalo, NY, United States

Grab your happy little camper for an outdoor, interactive, family reading experience! Gather at Barb's Book Buddies camper and discover new stories from local children’s book authors and take home a Book Buddy surprise! (while supplies last)

Recurring

Summer Campout with Barb’s Book Buddies

Pierce Lawn, Canalside 44 Prime St, Buffalo, NY, United States

Grab your happy little camper for an outdoor, interactive, family reading experience! Gather at Barb's Book Buddies camper and discover new stories from local children’s book authors and take home a Book Buddy surprise! (while supplies last)

Recurring

Summer Campout with Barb’s Book Buddies

Pierce Lawn, Canalside 44 Prime St, Buffalo, NY, United States

Grab your happy little camper for an outdoor, interactive, family reading experience! Gather at Barb's Book Buddies camper and discover new stories from local children’s book authors and take home a Book Buddy surprise! (while supplies last)

Recurring

Cows at Canalside

Pierce Lawn, Canalside 44 Prime St, Buffalo, NY, United States

Let’s make friends with some cows! Throughout the summer, you can meet, pet, feed and learn about various types of cows. This event is free and open to the public, thanks to our friends at Milk for Health! It’s sure to be “aMOOsing!”

We are OPEN FOR PLAY Wednesday-Sunday 10am-4pm! Field trips are back so please be aware it will be busier than usual.