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.

Museum Hours

Hours of Operation:
Monday & Tuesday: Closed
Wednesday, Thursday & Friday: 10 AM – 4 PM
Saturday: 10 AM – 5 PM
Sunday: 10:30 AM – 3:30 PM
Members Only: Sunday, 9:30 AM – 10:30 AM

Holiday Hours:
The museum is closed on the following holidays: Easter Sunday, Memorial Day, Fourth of July, Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, and Christmas Day.

Toddler Time: Jingle Bell Bash

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

Toddler Time is a 1 hour program for our little ones ages 18 months up to 3 years, giving them and their caregiver the opportunity to play, learn and grow! Join us for a toddler time filled with holiday cheer! Storytime, crafts and a jingle bell jam to celebrate the season!  Click here to register!

STEM Saturday presented by National Grid

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

The Buffalo Astronomical Association will be here in the art studio with their telescope for guests to look out and observe along with corresponding crafts, and our STEM educators will be in the Tinkering Tank with an LED Holiday Card activity!   Get those wheels turning this weekend with STEM based activities that power the play across the museum the Read more about STEM Saturday presented by National Grid »

Recurring

Magic & Entertainment with Rob & Carol Allen

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

Milk for Health Presents Holiday Magic with Rob & Carol Allen for a live & interactive performance. Join them for an exciting mix of amazing magic, and game show excitement- with surprises for the entire family to enjoy! They appear at 11:00 and will disappear at 1:00-don’t miss them!

Amor and Heritage: Celebrating the Season Through Dance

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

 Explore & More - The Ralph C. Wilson, Jr. Children’s Museum and Amor and Heritage Traditional Dance Company will be partnering for some extraordinary fun. On Saturday December 17 at 1 pm, all museum guests are welcome to take part in traditional dance performances celebrating the Holiday season. This activity will encourage various forms of education, including, cultural, physical, and Read more about Amor and Heritage: Celebrating the Season Through Dance »

Field trips are back, please be aware that it will be busier than usual.