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
Members Only: Wednesday-Sunday: 9:30am-10am
Closed: Monday and Tuesday

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.

Recurring

Members Only Playtime

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

Members-only playtime means that our members get access to all the fun and play the museum has to offer, just with other members!  This special members-only playtime is a perk that comes free with every membership.

Mission to Mars: STEAM Family Workshop

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

Mission To Mars: Greetings Space Cadets! Have you ever wanted to go to outer space? Join us as we take a look at modern day space missions that will eventually take humans to Mars. On this mission you will create your own rockets, space buggies, and a Mars base camp all while learning about the science behind these activities. Presented Read more about Mission to Mars: STEAM Family Workshop »

The Chinese Club of WNY: Flash Show

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

We're celebrating Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month with a flash show featuring Taiji Kungfu Fan Dance, Traditional Chinese dance, and a Chongsam dress fashion show presented by the Chinese Club of WNY.

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