Calendar

Check out our calendar below for special programs and activities to plan your fun-filled adventure, or just pop by any day we’re open during our regular museum hours—we promise you’ll always find something to do.

Tickets

Advance ticket purchases are encouraged but not required. You can purchase tickets here.

Featured Upcoming Events

Museum Hours

Open For Play: Wednesday-Sunday: 10am-4pm; Spring Break Week (April 1-5): 10am-4pm
Members Only: Wednesday-Sunday: 9:30am-10am
Closed: Monday and Tuesday
Open: April 8 (9:30am-1pm); Members Only (9am-9:30am)

2024 Holiday Hours:
The museum is closed on the following holidays: New Year’s Day, Easter Sunday, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day (Monday and Tuesday), Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve and Christmas Day.

There may be additional closures due to severe weather. Check Explore & More’s social media channels and local news outlets for updates on delays and closings.

Keep Calm and Story On: A virtual storytime and more!

Explore & More - The Ralph C. Wilson, Jr. Children's Museum 130 Main Street, Buffalo

Keep Calm and Story On! presented by Spectrum Health & Human Services is a free virtual event for families on Tuesday, May 18 at 6:30pm. Spectrum Health’s Melissa Farrell will read the classic children’s book Jelly Beans for Breakfast about two friends with wonderful imaginations. Then Sandy Pufpaff will show us how to make our own glitter jars: they are fun ways Read more about Keep Calm and Story On: A virtual storytime and more! »

Free
Field trips are back! Please be aware that it will be busier than usual.