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.

Recurring

Virtual Cook the Books

Zoom

Virtual Cook the Books cook the books with us this august as we read and cook our way through an adventure! each class will focus on one story and a recipe that goes along with it.  classes can be taken individually or you can sign up for all four! Note: classes will be hosted via Zoom. Please be sure to Read more about Virtual Cook the Books »

Free

Recurring

Virtual Family Fun Night

Explore & More is proud to announce that we will be kicking off our first Virtual Family Fun Night with a fun painting project, to get the creative juices flowing.  This event will be held exclusively on Zoom and feature a local professional artist leading your children into creating a winter-themed masterpiece.  This activity will be paired with a kit Read more about Virtual Family Fun Night »

Tips and Tricks to Ease the Transition Back to School

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

 It’s a new school year and SO much has changed! Are you worried about how your children will transition back to school, in a new classroom, an unfamiliar teacher, different classmates, a new bus driver, etc.? Perhaps your child is starting at a completely new school for the first time.  Well, we’ve got you covered! Join us for Tips and Read more about Tips and Tricks to Ease the Transition Back to School »

We are OPEN FOR PLAY Wednesday-Sunday 10am-4pm! Field trips are back so please be aware it will be busier than usual.