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.

Museum Hours

Hours of Operation:

Temporarily closed 9/14-10/17

New Hours Beginning October 18
Closed: Monday & Tuesday
Members Only: Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday 9:30 – 10 AM
Open to the Public: Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Sunday 10 AM – 3:30 PM
Saturday 10 AM – 5 PM

Holiday Hours:
The museum is closed on the following holidays: Easter Sunday, Memorial Day, Fourth of July, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, and Christmas Day.

Explore Even More: Halloween

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

Halloween is here! Come in your favorite not-so-scary costume! We’ll go trick or treating to different Explore and More exhibits- there will be so many snacks and yummy treats. We’ll have 5 little pumpkins story time, special Halloween themed crafts, songs and games! AGE & PARTICIPATION This class is designed for ages 3-4. $15 per child. Purchase includes one adult/caregiver Read more about Explore Even More: Halloween »

Science Wizards Class

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

It’s not only magic In the air, it’s science too! Get ready for hands-on, messy activities for your imaginative engineer. Witches & Wizards from Wonderland Character Entertainment will be leading exciting and mysterious science experiments, arts and crafts, and story time. This one-hour class will be absolutely PACKED with fun. Don’t forget your magic wand! Best suited for ages 4 Read more about Science Wizards Class »

Halloween Kidding Around Yoga Class

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

Wear your Halloween costume and get ready for a “BOO-tiful” time! There will be fun Halloween yoga poses, mindfulness activities, music to dance and move to, a“witches brew” that we will make with fun objects, plus a special Halloween guided relaxation time at the end of class! For Children Ages 3-8 with parent/caregiver • Space is limited, registration is required! Read more about Halloween Kidding Around Yoga Class »

Halloween Kidding Around Yoga Class

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

Wear your Halloween costume and get ready for a “BOO-tiful” time! There will be fun Halloween yoga poses, mindfulness activities, music to dance and move to, a“witches brew” that we will make with fun objects, plus a special Halloween guided relaxation time at the end of class! For Children Ages 3-8 with parent/caregiver • Space is limited, registration is required! Read more about Halloween Kidding Around Yoga Class »

Recurring

Salem Sisters Class

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

Double, double, toil and trouble, fire burn and cauldron bubble… some wicked witches are BACK at Explore and More! Silly, mysterious, and only a little bit scary the 3 Salem Sisters from Wonderland Character Entertainment will be sharing Halloween themed snacks, crafts, and stories fit for every witch and ghoul! This class will be hands-on and immersive, and filled to Read more about Salem Sisters Class »

$25
Recurring

Salem Sisters Class

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

Double, double, toil and trouble, fire burn and cauldron bubble… some wicked witches are BACK at Explore and More! Silly, mysterious, and only a little bit scary the 3 Salem Sisters from Wonderland Character Entertainment will be sharing Halloween themed snacks, crafts, and stories fit for every witch and ghoul! This class will be hands-on and immersive, and filled to Read more about Salem Sisters Class »

$25

Toddler Time: Giving Thanks

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

Gobble Gobble! Bring your little turkey for some fun including story time, sponge painting and even the turkey pokey! Click here to register! Per our security protocol, guests are required to enter through our staff entrance located on the 1st floor – bypassing the 2nd floor lobby entrance.  Walk underneath the 2nd floor bridge near the canal and you will find this entryway.

Explore Even More: Caterpillar Veggie Sampling

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

I am so thankful for yummy food to eat! This November we will celebrate the harvest by sampling different fruits, veggies, and fun dips! This is a great class for adventurous and not-so-adventurous snackers. We’ll start with play in our Farm to Fork exhibit, we’ll read “the Very Hungry Caterpillar”, make some cute crafts and end our day with some Read more about Explore Even More: Caterpillar Veggie Sampling »

Family Gratitude Kidding Around Yoga

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

Have an attitude of gratitude! Let’s cultivate the beautiful feeling of gratitude in this fun filled yoga class that will include a thankful story with lots of yoga poses, mindfulness activities with turkey feathers, a gratitude game, and a special guided relaxation time that will leave everyone feeling thankful. Join your child for a family friendly yoga session! For Adults Read more about Family Gratitude Kidding Around Yoga »

Merry Movement & Mindfulness Kidding Around Yoga Class

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

Come and explore a variety of activities that focus on yoga and mindfulness with a fun holiday theme! There will be reindeer yoga poses, snowball toss games, pom-pom mindfulness activities, coloring to calm our minds, reindeer food (oats) to create holiday objects to explore with our senses, and more! Activities for all ages! • Space is limited, registration is required! Read more about Merry Movement & Mindfulness Kidding Around Yoga Class »

merry movement & mindfulness kidding around yoga class

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

Come and explore a variety of activities that focus on yoga and mindfulness with a fun holiday theme! There will be reindeer yoga poses, snowball toss games, pom-pom mindfulness activities, coloring to calm our minds, reindeer food (oats) to create holiday objects to explore with our senses, and more! Activities for all ages! • Space is limited, registration is required! Read more about merry movement & mindfulness kidding around yoga class »

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