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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

  • I have been there several times, and I’m always incredibly impressed! From the venue itself, the different play areas, the cleanliness, and the absolutely phenomenal employees! Always, an absolutely wonderful experience! we love this place so much that we bought membership.

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    Carolyn Woomer Avatar Carolyn Woomer
    July 23, 2023

  • Tremendous place to take the children for a fun exciting and learning experience. Wears out the parents and grandparents.

    Jim Yaeger Avatar Jim Yaeger
    September 23, 2023

  • My kids loved it. Great exhibits, tons of fun! Cool building with great views. Car wash, tree house and water play area were my favorite! There are 4 floors, first floor has a cafe. There are multiple family style bathrooms on each floor. Staff is very friendly.

    Dea Minnick Avatar Dea Minnick
    April 23, 2021

  • Great fun was had with our granddaughters!

    Frank Waclawek Avatar Frank Waclawek
    September 23, 2023
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