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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.

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Advance ticket purchases are encouraged but not required. You can purchase tickets here.

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Museum Hours

Open For Play: Wednesday-Sunday: 10am-4pm
Members Only: Wednesday-Sunday: 9:30am-10am
Closed: Monday and Tuesday

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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Invention Exchange/STEAM

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

Explore & More's day camp 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. Grab your lab goggles and join us for Tinker Camp! Spend the day exploring STEM topics and design challenges that range from building robots to rocket Read more about Invention Exchange/STEAM »

Folk Art Fridays

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

Let's get painting! Join us in the Art Studio as we learn about Alma Thomas and create watercolor paintings in her style! Join us at Explore & More for FOLK ART FRIDAYS every Friday from 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM, as we conduct activities that will immerse children and families in different forms of folk art, from dance and movement to songs and Read more about Folk Art Fridays »

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Molina March

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

We’re celebrating health, wellness, and physical fitness with special themed Saturdays featuring first responders, giveaways, raffles, yoga, cooking projects, and more! Plus everyone can play for only $6 admission!   • March 12: Safety Day with visits from the Buffalo Police Department, Erie County Sheriff’s Office, NYS Troopers and the Fire Department, plus get your photos taken with Dr. Cleo from Read more about Molina March »

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Plant a Flower Day

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

Join us for a special celebration of Mother Earth as we get our hands dirty and plant flowers!

Celtic Music by Foine Neighbors

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

Celebrating St. Patrick’s Day with us as we enjoy Celtic music by local band, Foine Neighbors!  

Play ’til Late

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

We're open all day! Play 'til 7pm and then watch the fireworks provided by Canalside!

STEM Saturday Explore & More Canalside

STEM Saturday presented by National Grid

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

  Get those wheels turning this weekend with STEM-based activities available throughout the museum, 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!

Geologists Day

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

Join us in the Tinkering Tank to explore fossils, rocks, and all things geology!

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Let’s Go Sabres Week

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

Show us the ticket on your phone for the April 3rd Sabres game and receive $3 off museum admission!  Be sure to save your ticket to your app's wallet.

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Go Bandits Week!

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

Show us the ticket on your phone for the April 9th Bandits game and receive $3 off museum admission!  Be sure to save your ticket to your app’s wallet.

Military Appreciation Day

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

April is Military Appreciation Month. We’ll have special activities in the Tinkering Tank and Art Studio. Come and celebrate with your family at Explore & More!

World Travelers (Cooking Camp)

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

Explore & More's Study & Play programs are offered on designated school holidays and school break weeks. Our programs are led by our professional Educators. Programming is for children in grades 1-4 with a drop-off at 8:30 am and a pick-up at 4:00 pm. We are a New York State Office of Child & Family Services licensed and regulated School Read more about World Travelers (Cooking Camp) »

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