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.

Play & Learn: Colors – All About Emotions

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

What color are you feeling today? Explore emotions at Explore & More’s Play & Learn Playgroup, for preschool children with disabilities. Children will enjoy guided museum play, an adaptive story time – The Color Monster by Anna Llenas, and rainbow themed child centered activities. Parents will take home a feelings chart to help children learn to identify their emotions. Join us for Read more about Play & Learn: Colors – All About Emotions »

$10

Explore Even More: Beach, Bubbles & Boats

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

Join use for Explore Even More summer fun! We’ll play in moving water, so pack some dry clothes just in case. We’ll even make our own boats and see how they float! We’ll dig into our sandy sensory bins- maybe we’ll even find some treasure. We’ll end our day with story time and move our bodies to some fun music Read more about Explore Even More: Beach, Bubbles & Boats »

$15
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.

STEM Saturday

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

Join us for an out-of-this-world STEM Saturday! We’ll have space themed activities for little astronauts to enjoy including a Star Map to create and take home. Then, from 11 am - 1 pm The Planetarium from The Challenger Center will be in the Tinkering Tank teaching us about The Sky at Night, it’ll be stellar!

HSBC: Family Fun Day – Pin Making

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

Feeling Crafty?  Join us in the Art Studio for a pin making activity with Locust Street Art.  This craft will be for young and old; and will be sure to get your creative brain engaged. Saturday June 17th Pin Making 12-2 This event is free with admission! Presented by HSBC

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