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.

Folk Art Fridays

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

Out of this World: The Art of Space -Space is a beautiful place to explore. Scientists have been charting space since the beginning of time. Our views of space have changed so much from the early telescopes of the 17th century to the James Webb telescope today! Join us in the tinkering tank to learn how to chart the stars!  Read more about Folk Art Fridays »

Inventor’s Day

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

Join us in the Tinkering Tank as we recreate some of George Washington Carver’s most famous inventions!

Waterway Wednesdays

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

Join us in Moving Water every Wednesday from 10 AM - Noon 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! Fishing in WNY, participants will build their own mini fishing rod while, fishing for wildlife that is found in Read more about Waterway Wednesdays »

Folk Art Fridays

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

Let's get drumming! Join us in the Art Studio as we create our very own Djembe Drums!   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 storytelling, to costuming and Read more about Folk Art Fridays »

Recurring

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!

Highmark Family Fun Day

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

Join us for a fun filled day of health, wellness and cultural activities with a visit from our friend, Sabretooth tiger! Admission to the museum is free for Highmark members and $11 for non-members. Activities within the museum are open to all museum guests! Activities include - a visit from Sabretooth Tiger, Yoga and cultural activities celebrating Black History Month! Read more about Highmark Family Fun Day »

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 »

Recurring

Break Week

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

 Join us for STEM & engineering fun all throughout break week, presented by National Grid. We’ll have fun learning, inventing, experimenting, tinkering and more! Presented by National Grid

$11

Waterway Wednesdays

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

Join us in Moving Water every Wednesday from 10 AM - Noon 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! Penn Dixie will be joining us in the watery fun! Supported by the Erie Canalway National Heritage Corridor and Read more about Waterway Wednesdays »

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 »

Recurring

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 »

$6

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!

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