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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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Global Day of Play: Fisher-Price Pop Up

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

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 »

Free

Birthday Family Day presented by Rich Products

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

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 »

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Free Play Fridays

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

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 »

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Waterfront Wednesdays

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

The Buffalo Waterfront Heritage Collaboration is pleased to announce "Waterfront Wednesdays - Children FREE," an Erie County 200 event every Wednesday afternoon this July and August. The Buffalo Waterfront Heritage Collaboration was created by IMAGINE Greater Buffalo 2025 with the Wednesday afternoon "Landmark Cruise" on the Miss Buffalo II and the Buffalo & Erie County Naval and Military Park Museum and allows one FREE child, 12 and under per paying Read more about Waterfront Wednesdays »

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Trucking Through the Summer from A to Z

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

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 »

Free

Fun in the Sun

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

Fun in the Sun: action through acting with Theater of Youth. This special free event requires advance registration so be sure to reserve your space today!

Free

Touch a Truck

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

Trucking through the Summer from A-Z culminates with our biggest event yet: Touch-a-Truck!  Over 50 trucks will be parked along Canalside for a fun outdoor event for the whole family, and did we mention it’s free? Yes, thanks to M&T Bank and Dunn Tire, children can explore construction, utility, and first responder vehicles; honk the horn of a firetruck or sit Read more about Touch a Truck »

Free

Music & Puppet Workshop

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

Join us for a free music & puppet workshop presented by Nusantara Arts.  Space is limited for this free event and advance registration is required.

Free

Honk for Heroes

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

Come join us as we honor those who give so much for this great country of ours. This FREE outdoor event will showcase military, law enforcement, and first responder vehicles, aircraft, and personnel. Plus, join us at the Naval Park for a Remembering 9/11 ceremony. Additionally, there will be hands-on activities for the whole family inside and outside of Explore Read more about Honk for Heroes »

The Incredible Hunt

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

Grab your friends and some comfy shoes and get ready to compete in this app-based adventure around Canalside, followed by a Finish Line Party. Brought you by your friends at Explore & More, the experts in play. This adults-only scavenger hunt around Canalside (and slightly beyond) will have you searching for clues and answering fun hometown trivia. The hunt will Read more about The Incredible Hunt »

National Farmer’s Day with Milk for Heatlh

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

Join us for a free activity day as we celebrate National Farmer's Day!  Live farm animals, fun activities and treats for all our friends. Presented by Milk for Health

Free

Cows at Canalside

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

Let’s make friends with some cows! Throughout the summer, you can meet, pet, feed and learn about various types of cows. Thanks to our friends at Milk for Health you can go home with a special gift, too. This event is free and open to the public! It’s sure to be “aMOOsing!”

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