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Museum Hours

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

Admission

Adults & Children (ages 1 & up): $13
Children under age 1: Free
Explore & More Members: Free
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Explore & More offers free and discounted admission through multiple programs, including annual memberships.

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Welcome to 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 four floors of fun in downtown Buffalo. The 43,000 sq. ft. museum sits at the crossroads of replica canals and bridges that have become year-round community destinations at Canalside.

The museum reflects that sense of place with thoughtfully crafted exhibits to create a welcoming community center that invites all families to play, wonder, discover, learn, and grow together.

Hear what our visitors are saying

  • Very kid friendly place that is very contious of keeping everyone safe. I saw cleaners at multiple levels and at multiple stations. Lots for kids to do and kept them engaged the whole time we were there. Only thing you need to know is to make a reservation. We didn't but thankfully they were not at max capacity and let us in.

    Tim Fuest Avatar Tim Fuest
    April 17, 2021
  • My bby girl loves it here!

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    Yajaira Planell Avatar Yajaira Planell
    August 23, 2023
  • My 2 year old loves it here! We can easily spend 2+ hours here

    Nicole Manning Avatar Nicole Manning
    August 23, 2023
  • Great fun was had with our granddaughters!

    Frank Waclawek Avatar Frank Waclawek
    September 23, 2023
  • Very beautiful place to take the kids to.

    Jose Luis Ferrero Sr. Avatar Jose Luis Ferrero Sr.
    July 23, 2023
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