130 Main St, Buffalo,
NY 14202
play into
possibilities
Now through December 31!
Purchase a Gift Card online, by phone, or in person at the museum.
You can give the gift of an Explore & More membership with the purchase of a gift card! Purchasing a gift card to put towards a membership ensures families will receive their full year of play.
Register Now for Upcoming Day Camps
Enjoy fun, hands-on experiences that will spark creativity, imagination, and exploration on select designated school holidays and school break weeks!
Upcoming Camp Days: December 23, December 27, December 30, and January 20
Plan your visit
Whether you’re coming for the 1st time or the 100th, here is what you need to know about your trip to Explore & More!
Upcoming Events
About Explore & More
A world-class children’s museum that celebrates the power of child-led play, Explore & More – The Ralph C. Wilson, Jr. Children’s Museum features 43,000 sq. feet of fun in downtown Buffalo. The museum, which opened in its new location in 2019, sits at the crossroads of replica canals and bridges that have become year-round community destinations at Canalside.
Teacher Tools
Find out how you can bring your class to Explore & More for a field trip and more about our other great educational offerings!
Support our mission
Every donation—including those of time, services or money—makes a difference in the museum’s programs, exhibits and activities.
Become a member
Experience the power of play all-year long with annual membership plans!
Birthdays & Rentals
Make memories at our museum! Perfect for parties and events. Unique spaces for all occasions.
Frequently asked questions
Yes! The 43,000 sq. ft. museum features three floors of exhibits that showcase the history, innovation and wonder of Buffalo and Western New York. At our Canalside location, we are accessible to over 225,000 children under the age of 15, and more than 1.3 million total people in the 50 miles surrounding the museum. While kids (and adults) of all ages will find fun things to see and do, toddlers through third graders tend to engage the most with our exhibits.
Explore & More was recently named Buffalo Spree’s Best Family Destination in Winter and ranked #1 on KidsOutAndAbout.com’s 2024 list of Places to Take Kids in Buffalo.
Yes! Admission is just $13 for adults and kids ages 1 & up. Admission is free for children & 1.
Members get in free too! Our Guest Services staff can help find the perfect membership plan for you and your family. Just give us a call at 716-655-5131.
The Low Bridge Café, located on the museum’s first floor, offers tasty and affordable snack options and ice cream bars. No outside food or drink is allowed inside the museum (unless your child has food sensitivity or allergies).
Yes! Explore & More was founded on the belief that every child deserves the right to play, laugh, and learn.
Through exhibits that highlight neighbors from all over the world, bilingual signage, cultural activities, Au-Some Evenings, and opportunities for children who might not otherwise be able to visit, we are continually considering ways to be more inclusive.
Explore & More in invested in creating a museum that delights children with all abilities. We have developed customized visual, social, communicative, sensory and behavioral supports throughout the museum. We invite our guests to check out our sensory-friendly backpacks, utilize in-museum universal changing tables, or take a break in one of our sensory-friendly rooms.
We sure do! All activities within our Tinkering Tank, Art Studio and Cooking Galley are free with the price of admission during museum hours.
Explore & More is licensed through the New York State Office of Child and Family Services as a child care center so the museum is able to offer a variety of day camps all year long, from select days off from school to summer vacation. Members receive a special discount. Specialty classes like Toddler Time are also available for an additional fee.
And don’t forget about events like Grown Up Night of Play for adults that are scheduled throughout the year.
You bet! Explore & More is an awesome place to host a birthday party or any other special event. Our new Celebration Room provides a great space to host parties, professional development, or teambuilding exercises. You can also rent out the Gathering Hall, Rooftop Terrace or even the entire museum! Email bookings@exploreandmore.org for more information.
