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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 beautiful place to take the kids to.

Jose Luis Ferrero Sr.
July 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.

Rusty Tesm
August 23, 2023
Great outdoor spot for kids during summer season at the top floor. Nice kids museum

Mushka Schtroks
September 23, 2023
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
January 15, 2023
My 2 year old loves it here! We can easily spend 2+ hours here

Nicole Manning
August 23, 2023

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