Milk for Health at Explore & More
Explore & More - The Ralph C. Wilson, Jr. Children's Museum 130 Main Street, Buffalo, NY, United StatesJoin us as The Dairy Princesses hand out samples and giveaways for everyone, at the museum!
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.
Advance ticket purchases are encouraged but not required. You can purchase tickets here.
☀️ Open: Monday and Wednesday-Saturday: 10am-4pm (Members Only at 9:30am)
☀️ Super Sweet Sundays – Open: August 11, August 25: 10am-4pm (Members Only at 9:30am)
🕙 Closed: Tuesdays, August 4, August 18, September 2
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.
Join us as The Dairy Princesses hand out samples and giveaways for everyone, at the museum!
Join us for safe, in-person play!
Get those wheels turning this weekend with STEM based activities 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! Turnip the volume! Grassroots Gardens will be in the Tinkering Tank Read more about STEM Saturdays presented by National Grid »
In celebration of the Global Day of Play, Monday, June 21st, Fisher-Price will be on site with selfie stations featuring your favorite toys and characters, including Puppy, Sis, and a life-size Rock-a-Stack. Plus, the Cast and Play Crew will be signing up little ones to go behind the scenes at Fisher-Price as toy testers and models. Here you can enter Read more about Global Day of Play: Fisher-Price Pop Up »
Come celebrate our birthday! This two-week-long celebration will have special surprises, 90’s themed activities, and birthday celebrations for the entire family. Events will be taking place both in-person and online so the fun doesn’t stop! Children can participate in a scavenger hunt throughout the museum and win prizes. We will share birthday activities and storytime videos for our friends at Read more about Birthday Celebration »
The birthday celebration continues with our Birthday Family Day presented by Rich Products, on Saturday, June 26th from 9:30-4:30. Once again, Fisher-Price will be on site with selfie stations and the Cast and Play Crew who will be signing up little ones to go behind the scenes at Fisher-Price as toy testers and models. Plus, enter to win great prizes, Read more about Birthday Family Day presented by Rich Products »
Bring your bike and join Explore & More and GOBike while we host a Bike Rodeo sponsored by Project Play and Wegmans. This event is occuring at Lakeside Bike Park - Buffalo Waterfront - Outer Harbor - 825 Fuhrmann Boulevard, Buffalo.
Free Play Fridays with Algonquin Sports presented by Wegmans and Project Play Western New York from 11am-1pm outside at Pierce Lawn, Canalside (for children 10 and under). Plus, Milk for Health will be providing free chocolate milk at each session! Each week has a special theme: JULY 2 Bubbles, Blocks, & Balls / An introduction to kickball JULY 9 Super Read more about Free Play Fridays »
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 »
We are celebrating all things trucks every Wednesday and Friday, all summer long as we work our way through the alphabet. From Ambulance to Zamboni, we will provide truck-themed activities inside the museum, as well as virtually. Additionally, we will have various trucks outside in front of the museum each week for kids to learn about and explore. On these Read more about Trucking Through the Summer from A to Z »
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 crafts. Don't miss out on the fun! Participation is FREE with paid admission. Better yet, become a member Read more about Folk Art Fridays »
Every Saturday in July & August join us for an exciting scavenger hunt throughout the museum-find all the clues and you'll go home with a very special prize, presented by Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield.