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 and Learn: Summer Fun – Camping

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

Summertime is perfect for camping! Join us in the Tree House where we will set up camp with some fun imaginative play! We will read stories by the campfire, have a play food picnic, and look for forest animals on a nature walk. There will be nature themed activities in the Art Studio as well as make-and- take resources for Read more about Play and Learn: Summer Fun – Camping »

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.

Beau Fleuve Day of Play

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

Explore & More and Beau Fleuve Music & Arts have partnered to offer Pay What You Wish, which provide families with the opportunity to pay a reduced admission cost to enjoy the Day of Play. Just choose $5, $7, $9, or $13 per person!

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