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
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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Au-Some Evening

AuSome Evenings are for families with children on the Autism Spectrum, and are FREE thanks to the generous sponsorship of The Hamister and Garrison Family Foundations.

Recurring

Au-Some Evenings

Au-Some Evenings is an exciting and free program at Explore & More dedicated to children on the autism spectrum and their friends and families. Once a month, these special Au-some Evenings give children with autism spectrum disorder and sensory disorder an opportunity to play and learn together in an understanding and supportive environment. Children, siblings and friends are welcome but Read more about Au-Some Evenings »

Recurring

Au-Some Evenings

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

Once a month, these special Au-Some Evenings give children with autism spectrum disorder and sensory processing disorder, their friends and family, an opportunity to play and learn together in an understanding and supportive environment. Families will have access to the museum space and play zones, including our cafe. Featured activities include a music center, therapy dogs, art projects and gross Read more about Au-Some Evenings »

Au-Some Evenings

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

Once a month, these special Au-Some Evenings give children with autism spectrum disorder and sensory processing disorder, their friends and family, an opportunity to play and learn together in an understanding and supportive environment. Families will have access to the museum space and play zones, including our cafe. Featured activities include a music center, therapy dogs, art projects and gross Read more about Au-Some Evenings »

Recurring

Au-Some Evenings

Once a month, our special Au-Some Evenings give children with autism spectrum disorder and sensory processing disorder, their friends and family an opportunity to play and learn together in an understanding and supportive environment. Families will have access to the museum space and play zones. Featured activities include a music center, therapy dogs, art projects and gross motor activities. Explore Read more about Au-Some Evenings »

Au-Some Evenings

Once a month, our special Au-Some Evenings give children with autism spectrum disorder and sensory processing disorder, their friends and family an opportunity to play and learn together in an understanding and supportive environment. Families will have access to the museum space and play zones, including our cafe. Featured activities include a music center, therapy dogs, art projects and gross Read more about Au-Some Evenings »

Free

Recurring

Au-Some Evenings

Dear Au-some families, With the ongoing pandemic and the increase of local cases we have decided to be extra cautious for the time being and pause our in-person Au-some Evening event. However, Explore & More – The Ralph C. Wilson, Jr. Children’s Museum, plans to offer a free virtual Au-some Evening. This event will take place Friday January 8 th Read more about Au-Some Evenings »

Free

Au-Some Evenings

Dear Au-some families, With the ongoing pandemic and the increase of local cases, we have decided to be extra cautious for the time being and pause our in-person Au-some Evening event. However, Explore & More – The Ralph C. Wilson, Jr. Children’s Museum, plans to offer a free virtual Au-some Evening.  This event will take place on Zoom and your Read more about Au-Some Evenings »

Free

Recurring

Au-Some Evening

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

We are so pleased to announce that in-person Au-Some Evenings have returned!  Our Au-Some families will be the first to experience the all new Car Wash exhibit, presented by Delta Sonic, it's a one of a kind experience that will delight children and adults alike! To register for the event, please email [email protected].   Au-Some Evenings are brought to us through Read more about Au-Some Evening »

Recurring

Au-Some Evening

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

We are so pleased to announce that in-person Au-Some Evenings have returned!  Our Au-Some families will be the first to experience the all new Car Wash exhibit, presented by Delta Sonic, it's a one of a kind experience that will delight children and adults alike! To register for the event, please email [email protected].   Au-Some Evenings are brought to us through Read more about Au-Some Evening »

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