Explore & More

Explore & More’s CEO, Michelle Urbanczyk and Sr. Development Manager, Kristin Scholz were among 75 museum representatives across the state that had a zoom meeting with Senator Chuck Schumer. Senator Schumer believes in what we do and has been an incredible supporter and advocate for our museums. For his ongoing support, we were pleased to award Senator Schumer with the 2021 American Alliance of Museums’ Congressional Award. ... Senator Chuck Schumer THANK YOU! #comebacktoplay #neverstopexploring

It’s a great day to play on our magical indoor treehouse! We have some space today for our members-only day of play! Head to exploreandmore.org to select your time! ... Also check out our calendar- we have plenty of fun coming up! #comebacktoplay #neverstopexploring

Members only day of play this Friday! We still have some space available! Reserve your spot before they’re gone!! Just click the link! #memberperks #member #neverstopexploring #comebacktoplay

Here's some food for thought!! We have the menu for our next Chef du Jour with Chef Darian Bryan! Are you ready?... Surf and turf burger with crispy baked rosemary fries!!!!!!!! We know - YUMMY! Get your tickets today!!! Space is limited!!! exploreandmore.org #chefdujour #neverstopexploring #foodie #foodforthought

Sanity Saver: S.M.A.R.T. Goals!!! This lesson gives you and your child the information needed to help make S.M.A.R.T goals. S.M.A.R.T is an acronym that stands for specific, measurable, achievable, relevant and timely. It’s always awesome to set a new goal for yourself, especially around the new year.

A quick reminder - we are open Wednesday and Saturday this week for open play! We also have in person classes - one hour to full day drop off!! Learn more today at exploreandmore.org. We have safety policies in place - including very limited capacity, sanitation stations and more. ... Come back to play! #comebacktoplay #playlocal #playsafe #playintopossibilities #neverstopexploring

It’s a bright, bright, bright, bright sunshiny day

Study & Play at Explore & More!

Come back to play!!! We are open Saturday from 9:30-3pm. Tickets are limited due to capacity restrictions, but there's plenty of adventure waiting! Come explore our museum, burn some energy and have some fun!!! ... Get your tickets at exploreandmore.org! #neverstopexploring #comebacktoplay #playtolearn #handsonfun

We are excited to announce our January Au-Some Evening will take place this Friday via Zoom. While we wish we could play with our friends in person, due to COVID-19 we are erring on the side of caution. But we have a fun filled hour planned with several activities and a visit from our friend Sara Rogers to play some music for us! To register for the event, please email [email protected].... Au-Some Evenings are brought to us through the generous support of Mother Cabrini Health Foundation, The Summit Center and the Maria M Love Convalescent Fund #neverstopexploring

Celebrate the joy of the season by joining us for five evenings of stories and song with Santa!! Your child will love the magic of Santa Claus as he reads festive favorites like Cookies from Santa and 'Twas the Night Before Christmas. Then celebrate and sing along to favorite songs like Frosty the Snowman and Rudolph the Red-nosed Reindeer. Top off the evening with a family fun holiday themed activity kit for the kiddos to get in the spirit of the season! Find more inf...ormation at exploreandmore.org. A huge thank you to one of the event sponsor's Lawley #celebratetheseason #Santa

Sanity Saver: You can make your own Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer Ornament!!! The little ones will love this at home fun!! #neverstopexploring

We are so proud to be part of this amazing adventure! Thank you AT&T

We have some NEWS!!! We are OPEN for PLAY this week!!! You can purchase tickets now - for Wednesday and Saturday from 9:30 to 3:00!!!! We will have limited capacity to ensure the safety of our staff and guests. ... Head to exploreandmore.org for more information on our enhanced safety procedures and to purchase your tickets. We've missed you!!! #neverstopexploring #safeandfun

Today is the last day to register for this fun, interactive cooking class with Chef Warhol from Oliver's Restaurant Visit exploreandmore.org for tickets!!!

A few words from Santa as we prepare for Santa Claus is Coming to Town & to YOUR Home!!! Celebrate the season with SANTA!! Thank you MusicalFare Theatre! Presented by Independent Health

We are so-ho-ho-ho excited about this wonderful Storytime and Singalong series with Santa Claus!! You're child will love the magic of Santa in your home - virtually with the help of our partners at MusicalFare Theatre. Find more information at exploreandmore.org.... Thank you to our Presenting Sponsor - Independent Health #neverstopexploring #santa #storytime #magic #virtualfun

A HUGE thank you to Chudy Paper Company for donating an entire palette of toiletries to our Veterans Day drive for 914th Air Refueling Wing !!! . #community #thankful #VeteransDay #neverstopexploring

So many books!! Be sure to stop by and check out the Buffalo & Erie County Public Library - Central Library Bookmobile today - they're visiting us at Canalside!! Come on down to the museum! #reading #neverstopexploring #booksbooksbooks

UPDATE: We are SOLD OUT for today, friends. Thank you for your support. Come play and be entered to win!!! Everyone that visits the museum will be automatically entered to win a Fisher-Price Rescue Hero Toy! ... Thank you Fisher-Price Get your tickets at exploreandmore.org #neverstopexploring #heroes #exploreandmore #comeplay #VeteransDay

Through the generous support of National Fuel, Explore & More is proud to be a Blue Star Museum. Through December 31st, 2020, we are happy to offer active military personnel AND their immediate families free admission into the museum. Call (716) 655-5131 ext. 7077 to reserve your tickets in advance. Please present your military ID for verification upon check in. ... Learn more about Blue Star Museums here --> https://www.arts.gov/initiatives/blue-star-museums #neverstopexploring #thankful #bluestarmuseum

Thank you to our nation's Veterans. We are deeply grateful for your service and sacrifice for our great Country. Today at the museum: FREE admission for Veterans.... FREE admission for active military AND their families. Veteran appreciation activities online and throughout the museum. A toiletry drive to benefit the 914th Air Refueling Wing based out of Niagara Falls. Activities sponsored by National Fuel #VeteransDay #exploreandmore #neverstopexploring

We hope to see you tomorrow!!! #neverstopexploring #thankyou

Announcement: AT&T Virtual Field Trips! An amazing effort with Buffalo Museum of Science, Albright-Knox, The Buffalo History Museum, Niagara Falls Underground Railroad Heritage Center

We have some COOL news!!! School field trips are the best! They're fun, informative and provide memories that last a lifetime for students. Unfortunately, due to Covid-19, traditional field trip visits to the world-class educational, art and cultural institutions in Western New York will not be possible during the 2020-2021 school year. ... To help alleviate the disappointment of local students and to add some normalcy to their unusual school year, AT&T in collaboration with the Albright-Knox, Buffalo Museum of Science, Explore & More, The Buffalo History Museum and the Niagara Falls Underground Railroad Heritage Center have created the AT&T Virtual Field Trips program!!! This program will allow tens of thousands of students to experience free virtual field trips throughout Buffalo and Niagara Falls in a memorable, fun and safe way. Find more information about this exciting new program at https://exploreandmore.org/att-virtual-field-trips/ #neverstopexploring #weareallinthistogether #onecommunity

We hope to see you on Wednesday!! #exploreandmore #neverstopexploring #VeteransDay

Thank you for making our day!!!! #neverstopexploring

Thank you for the kind words! We do work hard to provide a safe and fun experience for our little (and big) friends! Come back soon!!!

Did you know that Explore & More is a Blue Star Museum!?!? That means active members of the Military AND their families play free every day! On Veterans Day, we are offering free admission to all Veterans as well. We hope to see you!! Get your tickets and more information at exploreandmore.org ... Presented by National Fuel #VeteransDay #BlueStarMuseum #neverstopexploring