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.

Toddler Time: Safari Hunt

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

Roooooaaaaarrrr! I hear the sounds of lions, gorillas and elephants! Join us on this adventure as we learn more about safari animals and the sounds they make. We’ll even hunt for them in the “wild”! A story time, songs and even puppets will complete this roaring good time. We hope to see you there! $15 per child. Includes one caregiver Read more about Toddler Time: Safari Hunt »

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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.

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Ice Cream Social

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

You’re invited to our ice cream social! We’re celebrating all things ice cream with our friends at Perry’s Ice Cream. There’ll be ice cream themed activities, storytimes, giveaways and more! Free with admission!

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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! Presented by our friends at National Grid

Explore & More will be closed to the public May 7-9.