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 (Summer 2024)

☀️ Open: Monday and Wednesday-Saturday: 10am-4pm (Members Only at 9:30am)
☀️ Super Sweet Sundays – Open: June 30, July 14, July 21, August 11, August 25: 10am-4pm (Members Only at 9:30am)
🕙 Closed: Tuesdays, July 4, July 7, August 4, August 18, September 2

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

Come play into possibilities every Friday at Explore & More with hands-on, engaging fun & learning!

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Fifth Friday presented by M&T Bank

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

Thanks to the support of M&T Bank, Explore & More - The Ralph C. Wilson, Jr. Children’s Museum is offering free museum admission on May 31, the Fifth Friday in May, with special programming in our studio spaces. Don't miss an exclusive afternoon of giveaways from noon to 4 p.m., where guests will have chances to win museum tickets, gift Read more about Fifth Friday presented by M&T Bank »

Upcoming Hours - OPEN: 7/15, 7/17-22 | CLOSED: 7/16, 7/23