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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

  • Great fun was had with our granddaughters!

    Frank Waclawek Avatar Frank Waclawek
    September 23, 2023
  • It's a great place to take the kids. So much fun thought provoking activities. Photo booth was a little extra, but the kids loved it.

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    Rusty Tesm Avatar Rusty Tesm
    August 23, 2023
  • This place rocks! Many things for the kiddos to enjoy. Was advised that itngets busy with field trips in the mornings during weekdays, so best to come in the afternoon. Note that you must park (and pay, which just be done via an app)at the public parking area, under the skyway (or bridge). Or if you're lucky enough to get a spot on the road(however there's a 2hour limit)

    RR RRR Avatar RR RRR
    February 15, 2023
  • Very nice place and glad for the sanitizers everywhere

    Carla Heard Avatar Carla Heard
    April 22, 2023
  • Great place to go for kids of all ages. Beautiful building, both inside and outside and the staff were really nice. Worth the drive over the border.

    David DiPietro Avatar David DiPietro
    September 23, 2023
Field trips are back! Please be aware that it will be busier than usual.