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 (Summer 2024)

☀️ Open: Monday and Wednesday-Saturday: 10am-4pm (Members Only at 9:30am)
☀️ Super Sweet Sundays – Open: June 30, July 14, July 21, July 28, August 11, August 25: 10am-4pm (Members Only at 9:30am)
🕙 Closed: Tuesdays, July 4, July 7, August 4, August 18, September 2

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.

A Visit with the Green Grouch

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

 Everyone’s favorite, family friendly Green Grouch is visiting Explore & More for the holidays! The grouch and his sweet friend Cindy will help you build, frost, decorate, and sample gingerbread houses - don’t worry, the grouch’s gym socks, onions, and banana peels are not included. Mr. Grouch will be sharing classic, immersive stories that the whole family will love. Spending Read more about A Visit with the Green Grouch »

$25
Upcoming Hours - OPEN: 7/17-22 | CLOSED: 7/23, 7/30