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.

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Celebration of Love

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

Everyone can feel the love this Mother’s Day weekend with pay what you wish admission, choose either $5, $7, $9, or $13! Create a card, plant a flower and read along with special storytimes to honor that special someone in our life! Schedule of special events: - Saturday, May 13th, 11 AM - 2 PM: The Botanical Gardens will be Read more about Celebration of Love »

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Mother’s Day with Barb’s Book Buddies

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

Join Barb from Barb’s Book Buddies in the Art Gallery to SOAK up stories and create a special “make and take” bath salt for mom. We will then gift wrap the bath salt in a Unicorn coloring page. Continue spoiling mom once you get home and treat her to a game of Tic Tac Toe Housework!

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