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

Closed: Monday & Tuesday
Members Only: Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday 9:30 – 10 AM
Open to the Public: Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Sunday 10 AM – 3:30 PM
Saturday 10 AM – 5 PM

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

All Day

Holiday Toy Drive

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

This holiday season, we need your help to ensure every child has a little something special to unwrap!  That's why we're collecting new, unwrapped toys to benefit Resurrection Life, a member of the WNY Holiday Partnership. Drop off a toy to the collection bin in our Admissions Lobby or shop on Amazon using this link. Plus, when you donate a Read more about Holiday Toy Drive »

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Explore Even More: Caterpillar Veggie Sampling

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

I am so thankful for yummy food to eat! This November we will celebrate the harvest by sampling different fruits, veggies, and fun dips! This is a great class for adventurous and not-so-adventurous snackers. We’ll start with play in our Farm to Fork exhibit, we’ll read “the Very Hungry Caterpillar”, make some cute crafts and end our day with some Read more about Explore Even More: Caterpillar Veggie Sampling »

Recurring

We are OPEN for play!

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

Come play into possibilities with hands-on, engaging fun & learning!

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! Calling all creators and builders! Come join us in the Tinkering Tank this month for STEM Read more about STEM Saturday »

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