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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

  • Came for the explore, stayed for the more.

    Quinn Reynolds Avatar Quinn Reynolds
    August 26, 2020
  • This is a very well thought out children's museum! Every section allows creativity to abound. They also had a magician that was excellent and face painting. My granddaughter is autistic and they catered to her by having a staff member educated towards special needs children. Every aspect has been thought out. Bravo to the design team for this wonderful experience!

    Barbara Dawkins Avatar Barbara Dawkins
    January 15, 2023
  • My kids had SO MUCH FUN! The adults had so much fun. The place is so enterans interactive.

    Berenice Ferrero Avatar Berenice Ferrero
    August 23, 2023
  • Lindo lugar, mucha historia.

    Javier Chaverri Avatar Javier Chaverri
    May 1, 2023
  • This place never gets old!! We always have a great time!!

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