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.
Advance ticket purchases are encouraged but not required. You can purchase tickets here.
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.
When school’s out, we’re here to help working families with fun and educational programs for school-age kids! Explore & More's Study & Play Program brings learning and fun together—and the best part? The fun, inspiring activities we have planned will help kids take a breather from screen time, while still having a blast. Join us as we get moving and grooving with Kidding Read more about ‘Leaf’ it to Fall for Fun »
“There is always something to be grateful for.” Let’s learn about the many benefits of thankfulness & practice gratitude as a family in a fun Kidding Around Yoga way! This family yoga class held on Zoom is for children ages 4-12 and parents/caregivers to attend together. There will be yoga poses, storytelling, mindfulness activities that focus on gratitude, playful breathing Read more about Virtual Family Fun Night: Gratitude Family Yoga »
Spend the day with your favorite superheroes! This action-packed day will feature live-action performances as the superheroes lead families on an adventure throughout the museum. Can you help solve the superhero mystery? Plus the day will include: Take photos with your favorite characters Interactive virtual experiences throughout the museum Superhero themed activities Take super photos in the photobooth Every child Read more about Superhero Day at the Museum »
When it’s too cold to play outside, come play inside with fun activities at Explore & More. Get ready to work the wiggles out by playing games, practicing yoga, Imagination Playground and so much more! Our visitors will have so much fun burning energy they won't even realize they are learning! We are excited to offer Kidding Around Yoga Time from 10:00 Read more about Molina Mondays »
Did you know that Bonza Bottler Day is celebrated once a month when the number of the month coincides with the number of the day? Bonza Bottler Day is a day just to have a party. This holiday was created on August 8th, 2005, by Elaine Fremont when she realized there were no special occasions to celebrate one month. She created a Read more about Bonza Bottler Day »
Join us in the Tinkering Tank as we honor, a longtime friend of the museum, Kevin Hays. Kevin had a passion for helping others and he also loved LEGO sets. To honor his memory we are hosting a LEGO Drive, where all LEGO sets donated will be delivered to deserving Western New York children. While you’re at the museum, feel free to stop by the Tinkering Read more about Lego Drive in Honor of Kevin Hays »
Join us on November 19th & 20th for our Open House weekend & Toy Drive Kickoff, presented by State Farm where everyone receives $5 admission to the museum! Plus, drop off a new, unwrapped toy to benefit Resurrection Life Food Pantry, a member of the WNY Holiday Partnership, and you can enter to win an Explore & More prize pack Read more about Open House »
Get those wheels turning this weekend with STEM based activities that power the play across the museum the third Saturday of each month presented by National Grid. Come play your way through Science, Technology, Engineering & Math based activities that are so fun, kids don’t even know they’re learning! This STEM Saturday powered by National Grid is going to Read more about STEM Saturdays presented by National Grid »
The Friday after Thanksgiving is typically a day full of special shopping deals and heavy discounts and is considered the beginning of the holiday shopping season. If you plan to take on the holiday crowds and are looking for a fun child care option for your kids, look no further. Explore & More will keep your children exploring and learning Read more about Drop & Shop »
Santa Claus is coming to Explore & More for our Family Fun Day, presented by WellNow Urgent Care. We'll have festive, holiday-themed activities throughout the museum. Don't forget to bring a toy to donate to help make a child's holiday magical this season, you can enter to win an Explore & More prize pack including a museum membership for 4!
This holiday season, the New Car Dealers of Western New York are pleased to partner with Explore & More - The Ralph C. Wilson, Jr. Children’s Museum to offer PAY WHAT YOU CAN admission! That means families can play at a price of their choosing! Treat yourself to some safe, hands-on holiday fun December 1 - 17, including Sundays, thanks Read more about Pay What You Can »
We are open late for play as part of Dion's Dreamers' Shnowy Winter Wonderland! Enjoy hands-on fun at the museum then head out for a skate or sip some hot cocoa at Canalside! Thanks to West Herr for their support.
Milk for Health is celebrating National Cookie Day at Explore & More by providing milk and cookies to our visitors. Be sure to stop by and say hi to the Dairy Princesses at the table in the lobby with giveaways & activities.
