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.

Recurring

Ice Cream Social

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

You’re invited to our ice cream social! We’re celebrating all things ice cream with our friends at Perry’s Ice Cream. There’ll be ice cream themed activities, storytimes, giveaways and more! Free with admission!

Recurring

We are closed to the public!

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

We are closed to the public, we hope to see you soon for some hands-on play time!

Recurring

Ice Cream Social

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

You’re invited to our ice cream social! We’re celebrating all things ice cream with our friends at Perry’s Ice Cream. There’ll be ice cream themed activities, storytimes, giveaways and more! Free with admission!

Recurring

Ice Cream Social

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

You’re invited to our ice cream social! We’re celebrating all things ice cream with our friends at Perry’s Ice Cream. There’ll be ice cream themed activities, storytimes, giveaways and more! Free with admission!

Recurring

Ice Cream Social

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

You’re invited to our ice cream social! We’re celebrating all things ice cream with our friends at Perry’s Ice Cream. There’ll be ice cream themed activities, storytimes, giveaways and more! Free with admission!

Beau Fleuve Day of Play

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

Explore & More and Beau Fleuve Music & Arts have partnered to offer Pay What You Wish, which provide families with the opportunity to pay a reduced admission cost to enjoy the Day of Play. Just choose $5, $7, $9, or $13 per person!

Pay What You Wish: Touch a Truck

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

The Touch a Truck celebration continues inside the museum with pay-what-you-wish admission. Choose either $5, $7, $9 or $13! Thanks to our friends at Savarino

Recurring

We are closed to the public!

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

We are closed to the public, we hope to see you soon for some hands-on play time!

Upcoming Hours - OPEN: 7/17-22 | CLOSED: 7/23, 7/30