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, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, & Sunday: 10 AM – 3:30 PM
Tuesday: Closed
Members Only: Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, & Sunday – 9:30 AM – 10:00 AM

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

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Play & Learn: Planting & Growing

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

May is here! This month Play & Learn playgroup will be exploring hands-on garden themed activities and planting a flower to take home! Join us for guided museum play, an adaptive story time – I Can Grow a Garden by DK Books and learn mindfulness techniques for children. Families will take home a flower mindfulness activity to practice at home. Read more about Play & Learn: Planting & Growing »

$10

HSBC Family Fun Day: Storytime & Crafts with Alice, Ever After Books

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

Join us along with Alice, Ever After Books for a story-time and craft! Meg Howe, store owner and story-time aficionado will lead the storytelling experience. This event is free with admission!

STEM Saturday

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

Get those wheels turning this weekend with STEM based activities power the play across the museum the third Saturday of each month. Come play your way through Science, Technology, Engineering & Math based activities that are so fun, kids don’t even know they’re learning! Come join us in the Tinkering Tank for May's STEM Saturday, Magnetic May! Learn the science Read more about STEM Saturday »

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