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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

  • Such a fun place! 15 month old had a blast and was a great family day! Would highly recommend to anyone looking to spend some time as a family. Everything was very clean and felt safe.

    Mike Stachura Avatar Mike Stachura
    February 23, 2021
  • 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
  • My grandsons love it here. Don't want to leave. Very nice snack bar.

    Michael Biles Avatar Michael Biles
    September 23, 2023
  • My son is 10 at first. I thought he would not enjoy it since there were a lot of smaller children, but he had a blast! Also, there is a pier across the street, and we had a nice walk afterward 🙂

    Carolin Almonte Avatar Carolin Almonte
    October 2, 2023
Field trips are back! Please be aware that it will be busier than usual.