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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
  • Fantastic! So many wonderful educational, hands-on, and fun exhibits for all ages.

    Ellen Dombrowski Avatar Ellen Dombrowski
    August 23, 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
  • My 2 year old loves it here! We can easily spend 2+ hours here

    Nicole Manning Avatar Nicole Manning
    August 23, 2023
  • Very beautiful place to take the kids to.

    Jose Luis Ferrero Sr. Avatar Jose Luis Ferrero Sr.
    July 23, 2023
Field trips are back! Please be aware that it will be busier than usual.