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Museum Hours

⚠️🕙 Closed: May 8-10; May 26-28
☀️ Normal Operating Hours: Wednesday-Sunday: 10am-4pm
☀️ Normal Members Only Time: Wednesday-Sunday: 9:30am-10am
🕙 Closed: Mondays and Tuesdays

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

  • My bby girl loves it here!

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    Yajaira Planell Avatar Yajaira Planell
    August 23, 2023
  • Very beautiful place to take the kids to.

    Jose Luis Ferrero Sr. Avatar Jose Luis Ferrero Sr.
    July 23, 2023
  • Fantastic! So many wonderful educational, hands-on, and fun exhibits for all ages.

    Ellen Dombrowski Avatar Ellen Dombrowski
    August 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
  • Came for the explore, stayed for the more.

    Quinn Reynolds Avatar Quinn Reynolds
    August 26, 2020
Explore & More will be closed to the public May 8-10. We will re-open to the public on May 11.