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.

Mystery in the Museum: Grown Up Night of Play

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

 Grab a costume and your friends and join the experts in play for Mystery in the Museum, our final Grown Up Night of Play this year! You’ll be treated to snacks and tastings from local favorites like Braymiller Markets and Lockhouse Distillery all while solving Minute Mysteries in the Museum curated by Buffalo’s own mystery writer Gary Earl Ross! Also, Read more about Mystery in the Museum: Grown Up Night of Play »

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