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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

  • We've been going to this place for 2 years now. It's perfect for ages under 12. The first floor is car wash make playmate kitchen, and fix your car station. Second floor is a mock clinic, race car, train.. third floor has a farm treehouse and outside is gorgeous with balance tricycles. Once again it's a wonderful place to visit if you have young kids. We can easily spend hours here. Especially now with the cafeteria being accessible to outside food. Makes it very economical place for large families

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    Zay Moh Avatar Zay Moh
    May 15, 2023

  • Such a fun place! 15 month old had a blast and was a great family day! Would highly recommend to anyone looking to spend some time as a family. Everything was very clean and felt safe.

    Mike Stachura Avatar Mike Stachura
    February 23, 2021

  • Kids had a blast. It was free for military which was a blessing. Went on a rainy day and was busy but there was so much to do.

    Joel Sabella Avatar Joel Sabella
    August 23, 2023

  • Lindo lugar, mucha historia.

    Javier Chaverri Avatar Javier Chaverri
    May 1, 2023

  • Lots of fun things for kids to do. I went on a trip with about 11 kids around the age of 5 and there was a lot of stuff to do. Many floors of fun.

    Bianca Vullo-MacDonald Avatar Bianca Vullo-MacDonald
    August 23, 2023
Field trips are back! Please be aware that it will be busier than usual.