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; Spring Break Week (April 1-5): 10am-4pm
Members Only: Wednesday-Sunday: 9:30am-10am
Closed: Monday and Tuesday
Open: April 8 (9:30am-1pm); Members Only (9am-9:30am)

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.

STEAM Family Workshop

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

HSBC STEAM Challenge Workshops offer parents and children an opportunity to engage in hands-on STEAM based learning and exploration together in the Tinkering Tank. Each program consists of instructor led discussion of STEAM principles and various STEAM challenges that parent/child pairs will work together to solve!  This free workshop is perfect for children in K-3rd grade along with their adult. Read more about STEAM Family Workshop »

Recurring

Ice Cream Social

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

We’re celebrating all things ice cream with our friends at Perry’s Ice Cream! Join us for ice cream themed activities, storytimes, & giveaways!

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