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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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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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STEAM Family Workshop

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

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 »

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Ice Cream Social

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

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

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Ice Cream Social

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

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

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Sweet Sundays

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

July is National Ice Cream Month. Let's celebrate by crafting, playing. learning, and eating ice cream (provided by Perry's)!  Sweet Sundays will take place on Sunday, July 24th, and July 31st from 10:30 AM - 3:30 PM. A Snow Queen will join us from 10:30 AM - 12:30 PM, and Face Painting by Linda will be available from 11:00 AM Read more about Sweet Sundays »

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Family Fun Fridays

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

Fisher-Price is bringing the fun with Family Fun Fridays at the Explore & More loading dock. Join us for activities, special presenters and first responders. Every Friday will be something new for the whole family to enjoy leading up to our Touch a Truck event in August!  This event is free and open to the public! 7/1 The Buffalo Police Read more about Family Fun Fridays »

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Museums on Us

Explore & More is pleased to be part of Museums on Us, Bank of America customers enjoy one free general admission ticket on the first weekend of every month.  To register, please call the museum at (716)655-5131. Be sure to present your Bank of America®, Merrill Lynch® or Bank of America Private Bank credit or debit card and a photo Read more about Museums on Us »

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10-4 Admission

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

Discount Admission? 10-4, Good Buddy! Want to visit the museum after Touch a Truck? 10-4! Thanks to Savarino Companies, we’re offering reduced admission - adults pay $10 and children 17 and under pay only $4! As always, children under 1 are free.

Find the Superhero Within Community Day

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

Buffalo EOC in partnership with Explore & More is pleased to present Find the Superhero Within: Community Day. Families can expect a fun-filled day of giveaways, sweet treats, superheroes and more surprises with pay-what-you-wish admission to the museum! Come learn about the tuition-free programs available at the BEOC then enjoy a free scoop of Superhero ice cream thanks to Perry’s Read more about Find the Superhero Within Community Day »

Waterway Day

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

Join us in Moving Water along with the Buffalo Maritime Center as we learn about the Erie Canalway and the surrounding waterways which have crafted Buffalo and the Western New York region into the wonderful place that it is today!  The Buffalo Maritime Center will be bringing their boat building trailer to help lead in the construction of a working Read more about Waterway Day »

STEM Saturday Explore & More Canalside
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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 that power the play across the museum the third Saturday of each month 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!

World Honey Bee Day: HSBC Family Fun Day

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

 Join our friends from Fairytale Farms in creating a folk art jar candle out of real beeswax. Learn mind-boggling facts about bees while also creating a beautiful piece of art. We can’t wait to create with you an amazing, immersive experience. Thanks to our friends at HSBC for their support! Space is limited for this free workshop, please pre-register here.

Waterway Day

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

Join us in Moving Water along with the Buffalo Maritime Center as we learn about the Erie Canalway and the surrounding waterways which have crafted Buffalo and the Western New York region into the wonderful place that it is today!  The Buffalo Maritime Center will be bringing their boat building trailer to help lead in the construction of a working Read more about Waterway Day »

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