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.

Science Wizards Class

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

There’s not only magic In the air, but there’s also 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, crafts, and story time! You won’t want to miss out on messy dragon toothpaste, you’ll also have a chance to test your potion 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 »

Toddler Time: Giving Thanks

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

*Sold Out* 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 Read more about Toddler Time: Giving Thanks »

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 »

Holidays Around the World Cookie Decorating Class

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

*Sold Out* Holidays Around the World with cookies is a tasty and fun way for children to explore cultures and traditions from around the globe. Join us for a morning of decorating holiday cookies in our Cooking Galley! Each ticket includes a personal cookie decorating kit* and our staff will be on hand to help. We’ll also have Storytime and a holiday craft station to enjoy. Read more about Holidays Around the World Cookie Decorating Class »

Holiday Tea Party with the Snow Sisters

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

*Sold Out* Pinkies up for a royally fun tea party at Explore & More! What a fun way to spend time with kids— trying new drinks and foods, dressing up, and feeling like a princess or prince. Enjoy finger sandwiches (remind your kiddos no actual fingers were used) and the best desserts ever! This festive event is geared towards children ages Read more about Holiday Tea Party with the Snow Sisters »

Toddler Time: Winter Fun for Everyone!

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

Shake off those winter blues with some toddler time fun including painting, a special story and even throwing some “snowballs”! Pre-registration is required. Cost is $15 per participant including one adult/caregiver. Admission is not included. Click here to register!

We are back OPEN for play on Saturday, May 11 and Sunday, May 12!