They did a fantastic upgrade compared to last year. My grandkids had so much fun. The staff was friendly starting with the clerk at the front desk. Only problem we had was parents werent watching their kids and follow the one family per section rules. Sadly I had to tell kids they had to leave the section we were in. I dont blame the kids. Im sure every parent got the same rules as we did. Some older kids didnt have masks on. I would highly recommend this place. The staff needs to instill the rules on parents that think this is a place to let there kids run free.

The kids had a good time. There are 4 floors of hands-on activities for all ages. A worker walks around constantly sanitizing everything anyone touches. Families are encouraged to stay 6 feet apart and masks are required. Not quite as fun as The Museum of Play in Rochester, but if youre in Buffalo and dont feel like driving as far, this is the place for you.

Great place for kids to go and get tons of energy out. Staff is great with kids and they go the extra mile to constantly sanitize!! Sad the art exhibit wad closed but I definitely recommend and will go back!!

There were many activities for the whole family. Fun birthday scavenger hunt!!! The place is being run great with Covid in mind. The price is reasonable for the experience. We would definitely recommend and go back!!! Happy 1st Birthday!!!

We were visiting Niagara Falls for a few days and decided to come down to the museum during a rainy morning. It was well worth the quick 20 minute drive from where we were staying. The staff is kind and knowledgeable. Everything is clean and well maintained. Our kids (aged 9, 7, 5) all loved the bright, inviting exhibits and declared it was the best children’s museum we have been to (we have been to many). Highly recommend!!!

Was very clean and was ready for guest during pandemic...was really happy with things to do..cafeteria girls was very nice..and 3 joyed my conversation with DAN AND CRAIG WAS SO FRIENDLY AND I WILLBE BACK AND ILL TELL FAMILY AND FRIENDS WHAT A GREy experience we had..thanks explore&more employees .. mrs CherylBusch &daughter lizzy.. stay safe and happy holidays

It was packed today but there are four floors of fun. This is educational and interactive. Mainly geared for younger children.

My 1st time there..it was an awesome experience! And the staff did a great job with distancing people...only a certain number of people allowed in each activity area! The kids had a blast! Well definitely be back!

It is great for kids up to age 10 or so. Most exhibits are hands-on & fun for younger children.My 8-yr-old grandson loves to visit here; spent over 30 mins in the construction play area at last visit, as did several other children. Many exhibits are educational as well - while still being a form of play.

LOVED IT HERE! I went with my husband and 2 daughters (ages 2 and 4). We went during preview week and so not ALL of the exhibitions were completely up and running yet however, most were. There were 4 floors of exhibits, each one, more amazing than the next. There was so much to see, do, talk about, learn about, read, play with, color, etc... Because we got there late, we kind of had to rush through and focus only on the areas my kids absolutely loved in order to see everything before they closed. I cannot wait to go back again when we have more time and can actually spend time enjoying each and every part of it! The girls did have a few favorites that Ill mention... 1.) The hospital area (probably one of my favorites as well ) I cant even describe the cuteness.... Ill share some pictures but just watching the kids take care of their sick little teddy bears in a hospital like setting, so adorable! #2) The farmers market (4th floor, I believe), the kids got to pick their own vegetables milk a cow play with chickens, chicks, eggs and their chicken coop (all pretend of course) and then take their food home and prepare it in their kitchen! It was really neat. My big kid (aka my husband) loved the sock rink where you could skate around in your socks There is just way too much cool stuff to mention so Ill leave it at that. It really is something that everyone should see (and will love!) and there is something there for everyone to enjoy, you wont be disappointed!

Excellent place for a birthday party!! Staff is very helpful and takes care of everything. Clean and kids love the many different options for hands on play. The kids painted small piggy banks for their activity. They loved it. The new Tree House exhibit was open, kids had a blast! We have a family membership, and the kids never get bored

Fantastic childrens museum with a ton of stuff for the kids to to and play with. 4 floors total, though the whole first floor is the cafe, so 3 floors of activities and learning. Lots of Buffalo related science and learning all around the museum. Definitely recommended for anybody who lives in the Buffalo area or even just passing through.

Very clean and fun exhibits for young kids. I took my 7 and 8 year old, they loved it but we were through the whole thing in about 25 minutes.

This place is absolutely great for kids. Children can play, explore, and learn new things. My son had a blast learning new things and interacting with all the toys. The price of admission is great and the drive wasnt bad at all. I cant wait to take my son back there so he can learn even more.

Went for soft opening. It was nice day for us all. Adults even learned some new info on our city! Kids enjoyed it. Can be a busy day for kids. One slept for 2hrs after we arrived back home.

We absolutely loved this museum. Soo much fun for all ages

Great place for toddlers. They absolutely love the fourth floor the new treehouse and the farm to table section. Hard to get them to leave.

I lived in buffalo all my life. Canal side is where its at now a days. My kids loved the Explore & More Museum. One of the greatest things buffalo has ever done for young children!

This is a beautiful new space for kids. It is thoughtfully laid out with lots of natural light. Many engaging areas. My 6 year old easily spent 4 hours here and couldve stayed longer. There is seating for adults and the spaces are open enough that you can easily sit and keep an eye on older children.The cafe served kid friendly food and prices were quite reasonable ($3.50 for grilled cheese and fries, $8 for a grilled chicken sandwich and fries) although the drinks were higher ($2 for a small chocolate milk). They do have beer and wine available to purchase.I try not to post any pictures with children in them so it was hard to get any pictures but here are a couple of the farm to fork kitchen area

My son loved it and I constantly saw employees cleaning the areas the kids were touching.

The new museum at Canalside is worth every penny! There is so much to do and kids of all ages were having fun in the different areas! (Pictures are of only a few of the areas)

We love it here. Very interactive! Staff was very friendly and cleaning constantly behind all the kids wiping everything down.

I just hope the plastic play food is washed daily. SUPER NICE AND AWESOME STAFF AND ESPECIALLY MARGARET IS THE REASON FOR THE 4 STARS. As a first time visitor with a 2 year old -14 year old and kids in between each child had an area they liked

Was my first time here and it was very nice, definitely a place to educate young kids.

I never seem a same place before, my kids love to play in the museum, valuable education museum.

What a wonderful gem in Downtown Buffalo! There is a lot to do and everything is clean, educational and fun! Great opportunity for kids to learn about the local history and to engage in some STEM-focused learning. Will definitely be back on our next trip to Buffalo.

We had several kids ages 18 months - 12 years who spent a few hours here and wished they could stay longer! We didnt even make it to the top floor. So much to explore and learn, very hands-on and visually appealing. Cant wait to go back! Just plan ahead for parking, haha. We struggled to figure out where to go, and a nearby parking garage worked out at a fair rate.

This is a unique Children’s Museum grounded in local history and culture. They do an extraordinary job reaching out to diverse children and families and have continued to provide interesting and fun learning experiences through the shutdown resulting from the pandemic. The staff members and leadership are exemplary!

This is a very nice place! You will easily spend a couple hour here. But alot of activities were out of order...

We spent 6 hours here! And she could ha e gone longer if I let her. A great place for the kids during the winter months!

Very fun place for kids to play. There are four floors of fun activities for kids to learn and play. We all had a wonderful time

The new museum is a lot of fun - my kids especially love the water play. Its wonderful that so much is hands-on.

Great space full of hands on activities, science, sports, local history, engineering, science!!!!

Excellent fun! A family can spend hours here. A very nice restaurant is on the first floor. The exhibits are amazing! There is lots for kids to do, tons of interactive fun. 4 floors of activities, including crafts. For about 12 and under.

Decided to check this museum out while I was in town because I work at another childrens museum. It was very nice and the staff was so welcoming! I love that they focus on the culture and history of Western NY. A great place for a family outing!

I took 6 kids from ages 2 1/2 -12. They all had a blast.

I gave Explore and More 2 stars since the first play area you see as you walk in is pretty cool. You can color a truck or car, they scan it, and then it drives on the projected road on the wall for a while. Aside from that, EVERYTHING IS BROKEN. There is a cool half-car that kids can play in and it doesnt turn on. Pumps are broken on the water exhibit. The crane next to the water exhibit is stripped. There are no hockey sticks in the hockey rink. I get that kids can be tough on things but you have to know that and anticipate repairs DAILY. Unless your kids like to play with Broken toys, I wouldnt waste my money here.

Very interactive and lots to do for all ages.

What an amazing place!! So much for the children to do. 4 floors exploring. As an adult, I had fun participating in the exhibits as well. My daughter (33 years old) may purchase a membership for her family.

More of a kids playland than anything, but they all had a blast. Was a good place spend spend a couple hours with the kids

Perfect size for 2-4 hours. Lots of fun and interactive exhibits! We loved coloring pictures of cars and trucks and watching them become digital and drive around a wall. The attention to Buffalo and Niagara Falls history in the exhibits was notable and fantastic. My 10 year old and 6 year old had a blast!

My kids love coming here. Its clean and the staff is friendly.

My grandkids had a great time here, infact a blast. It cost $55.00 for 5 people. Kids cost the same amount as adults.

Omg my kid was on overload, it was awesome. staff was incredible, constantly cleaning up and returning things to the section they belong. Parking was accessible. Great activity for a cold winter day

We absolutely loved this childrens museum. Great exhibits for kids , my 4 year old absolutely loved it ! We will definitely return when we are in the area !

3 floors of fun. Great activities outside all year. No free parking but there are paid lots a block away for about $5. We came from Rochester to check it out and well definitely be back.

Really nice! Best for ages 4-10 I would say. Very busy on the weekends as youd imagine. Get there when they open or go on an off time.

Nice place for kids to play. Just the right size for a few hours with the family. Nice cafeteria in the basement too.

Amazing place at their new location. Places for kids to climb, places to build, play kitchen, farm, and cars, a water area based on the Erie Canal, and more.

If you have children under about 8 this is the place to go. My 2 1/2 and 4 1/2 year olds enjoyed it immensely. Not a moment were they bored. We were there about two and a half hours which was as long as they could handle it however, there was a lot they didnt do or spend much time doing that they would have had they had an opportunity. If were back in the Buffalo area, you can bet well go here again.

Kids loved it! So much to do...

Clean ,fun for family ,5 yr old grandsons fav. place

Lots of stuff for the kids to do (3 & 6). I liked how its tied into buffalo. I learned a lot and the kids had fun.

Fun place for the kids. The employees are friendly and most importantly patient. They offered a arts and crafts room as well. Just take hand sanitizer or wash your familys hands frequently due to all the little ones because most of the activities are hands on.

We were so excited for this place to open and overall it is a disappointment. We have 2 kids (2 and 7) and although it serves its purpose to entertain them for a short period of time, it is just filled with fluff. Compared to the museums in Pittsburgh and Cleveland, this place is not even close. The way it was designed is great, the way it looks is great - but the bottom line line is it doesn’t hold the kids attention and we find ourselves moving around quickly and then within an hour calling it a day. We have been 3 times and trust me, I want to make this a staple, I want to get a membership. It just isn’t worth it. Here are a few examples:-The locker room area, cool but what is the point?-playground/crawl space - why is it so small? Who decided to use the floor materials? It is shedding and gets all over the kids clothes lol.-the pretend ice rink? Really? A cheap ball and a little puck? What the heck is the point? Let’s take our shoes off and go on the ice, for 27 seconds and look around for something that isn’t there to do?-water room and boat are cool, but again there is something missing.I judge places like this on not only my perception but my kids. My kids can spend hours in other museums, including the science museum in Buffalo. I feel terrible writing this review as I am a loyal Buffalonian and I was really looking forward this place.

Fun place for some time with my children. Its geared towards younger children so older children may not enjoy as much. On the day I was there they were offering free cooking classes.

This place is fantastic! It is so beautiful inside, it is practically a work of art! I pre-ordered our tickets online, and failed to read the small print that they would be mailed. We were planning to go that day, so I was more than a little anxious when I realized my mistake! I was so thankful when the kind staff happily switched our tickets for that days addmission! Great, great place for some fun with the kiddos!

Great place for kids under the age of 10

The new location is awesome, so much fun for my child and fun for us adults as well...great learning experiences, clean and inviting atmosphere...my only complaint would be the parking, thats the only thing...I wish there was a designated parking lot just for this place, otherwise this is a great venue for young children and worth the visit!

Nice place to go to in East Aurora. Great for kids and familes. Plenty to do and learn. From a makeshift canal lock system to a fake farm. Build with the construction area. Have a blast. They are moving to downtown Buffalo soon. To canalside.

Great time! Walking 1 year old loved it, 4 year old had a great time. Restrooms on every floor with changing tables super convenient! Interactive displays!

Nice family fun learning place. Ac wasnt up to par on the 3rd floor and due to the rain outside space was closed. Will be going there again.Great staff to help with building activities. They kept my kids engaged. They also kept the place clean and safe for play.

I took my daughter for the first time and we had a blast! Awesome atmosphere and very friendly staff. So many activities and things to see. Definitely going back soon.

Nice place for kids 7 and under. I would say 8 and older would get bored, I know from experience with my own children. A lot of activities to do but not a lot of space to move and get out of the way of other kids and families.

Definitely a great place for kids to interact with things

The activities are cool. There are workers all over the place walking around but nobody explains anything to you. It just felt really invasive to have them literally watching every move you make. When you are talking to your children and trying to get them under some control, they but in.

Great experience. My toddler didnt want to leave. They have 3 levels of fun activities and things to do. Great indoor place to go hangout with the kids during the winter.

Phenomenal museum...hours of fun for the children.. well done! Well be back many more times.

Very clean and well-staffed. My 2 and 6 year olds both had a great time. Definitely worth the 10 bucks a pedson!

The atmosphere is 4 stars, a fun place for kids to come on a rainy day and explore. However my lower rating comes from the fact that the staff practically pushed us out the door. I understand that they have lives and want to end their work day on time, however about an hour before they closed one young staff member was cleaning while we were still there. The kids would take something out to play with and walk away for a few minutes and it would already be taken away and put back when they came back to play. It made us feel guilty for taking it back out to play with after it was cleaned up. That was about a half hour before they make the announcement of when they will be closing. It also creates an environment where you feel rushed out the door. Ive never invited anyone over for coffee and then taken their cup before they were done drinking it and started washing it. Thats because that would be rude! The customers are your guests! In my opinion cleaning should take place after the guests are gone and the doors have been locked.

Definitely a good place to go with the kids in Buffalo..its a bonus thats its located right in the heart of downtown so after your done at the museum you can grab a bite to eat anywhere close by and also the harbour is right across the street..

Took our 3 yr old twin boys there over the Thanksgiving holiday - They loved it. Had to drag them out of the place when lunch time came around - that was after hours of exploration. Its great!

Its fun for the whole family! Tickets are $11 per person. My family and I will be going back.

This is a nice new play space for children. Every area is spacious enough for several kids to interact with the items displayed.I would change the way the children enter the water area...maybe a walk through so kids arent splashing water everywhere.The terrace was not open...kind of disappointing.I wish the hours were a bit longer.

Absolutely awesome job with the new location!! My son had an absolute ball and loved every center available to visit. There are 4 levels of fun and hands on exploration as well as a very nice cafeteria on the water.

The staff was so kind and wonderful. We had an awesome time.

Small but fun. My daughter had a great time, thats all that really matters!

$40 of fun for kids and parents.

Great time for the kids, multiple levels of fun and a great in door pit stop if you are taking the kids skating and want to get out of the cold.

Great place to take the kids if its a weekday. Weekends & Holidays are crazy... then both the kids & the parents are out of control!

This is such a buitifull place for famillies.

Great location. Id say its only got ages 5 and under. The top floor is a waste and nothing to do. Best part is the CAFE. Good food nice being right by the canal.

My kids loved it. Not huge but itll keep you busy for a few hours.

Such a great place for kids to experience and explore.

This was a great adventure day for kids. We spent about 4 hours going through the activities.

Was able to attend explore or more auesome evening. Great opportunity for those with sensory issues to explore the museum without pressure of large crowds and judgement. So many exhibits, a bit overwhelming for my guy but he has sensory difficulties. You may want to pack spare clothes if you have a little one that likes to splash in water. There is a water fall and canal display that is interactive. Tons of splashing and sending boats down the canal system

Very nice place

Had a fabulous time with the kids! Excellent place. Much better than the last one

Super awesome. Well done. Interactive and inclusive. Kids up to 5 or 6 will really enjoy this place. Definitely recommend.

First off finding parking is a pain. Its pricey. I would never pay the cost for a membership. Going once was good enough. There is not much to do and the Museum of Science is a much better place at least for my kids and myself.

Sometimes you explore & sometimes you do more...Its like the Bed, bath & Beyond of kids museums. Ill leave the more up to your imagination cause you got too come here to see it all.

Great museum for kids, especially younger children. Great ideas and concepts but some of the exhibits need some work and attention. A great place to spend a few hours!

So much fun while learning so much. Great for the imagination.

Amazing place to enjoy as a family. Also great for special groups & parties!

Explore & More is such an amazing place. We brought our toddlers, preschoolers, and school age kiddos, and they all had a blast. So much learning and fun

Great place for children to interact

Went here with my grandsons preschool on a field trip. The kids absolutely loved it. While, to be honest, it was not much fun for myself, I am looking forward to bringing all the grandkids again. They have a few vending machines with drinks and snacks, if you are planning a day, bring a bag lunch. There is plenty of parking and a nice area to eat in.

Not the greatest museum I have seen for kids. Not many activities to do.

Very well done. The kids loved all the hands on activities. I liked the WNY history

Nice place, activities seem well maintained. Would offer the advice of putting some kind of physical barrier for kids so they cant just run out the front door when there is not anyone at the desk. Watched an 18 month old whose parents werent watching her run out the door because no one was at it. The toddler was returned safely to her parent but made me concerned about any other kids and the ease of them walking out that door. Maybe a self closing gate at the doorway would help avert something like that in the future. Just a thought, otherwise I probably would have rated 5 stars.