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; Spring Break Week (April 1-5): 10am-4pm
Members Only: Wednesday-Sunday: 9:30am-10am
Closed: Monday and Tuesday
Open: April 8 (9:30am-1pm); Members Only (9am-9:30am)

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.

Chef du Jour with Chef Darian Bryan from The Plating Society

Friday, November 6, 7 p.m. Chef Darian Bryan from The Plating Society Desserts provided by Rich Products and Buffalo Cake Pops. Coming from a small town in Jamaica Chef Darian was taught how to cook with love from a very young age. Darian grew up in his mother’s cook shop and would help his mother cook for the people in town. Darian moved here Read more about Chef du Jour with Chef Darian Bryan from The Plating Society »

$120

Chef du Jour with Chef Warhol from Oliver’s 

Monday, November 16, 7 p.m. Chef Warhol from Oliver’s takes us inside the kitchen at Oliver’s The desserts for the 11/16 event will be provided by Rich Products and Romano’s Italian Bakery Executive Chef Ross Warhol is a young talent from Buffalo, New York, whose innovative culinary vision has taken him around the world.  Learning under the watchful eye of Daniel Johengen at Daniel’s and studying Read more about Chef du Jour with Chef Warhol from Oliver’s  »

$120

Chef du Jour with Chef Adam Goetz from Craving

Tuesday, December 1, 7 p.m. Chef Adam Goetz from Craving takes us inside the kitchen at Craving Chef Adam Goetz has been catering to Buffalo for over ten years. Most recently Chef Adam was the owner and Executive Chef of his celebrated Sample Restaurant and catering. He has won Sample many awards for food and drink throughout the region and has added Read more about Chef du Jour with Chef Adam Goetz from Craving »

$120

Santa Claus is Coming to Town

    Looking for a safe, convenient and FUN way for your children or grandchildren to see Santa this holiday season? Well, get ready because Santa Claus is Coming to Town, with the help of MusicalFare Theatre and Explore & More - The Ralph C. Wilson, Jr. Children's Museum, presented by Independent Health. No standing in lines and no masks required because it's all online! Read more about Santa Claus is Coming to Town »

STEM Saturdays presented by National Grid

  Get those wheels turning this weekend with STEM based activities power the play across the museum the third Saturday of each month presented by National Grid. Come play your way through Science, Technology, Engineering & Math based activities that are so fun, kids don’t even know they’re learning! Penn Dixie returns to close out the year by exploring different Read more about STEM Saturdays presented by National Grid »

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Au-Some Evenings

Dear Au-some families, With the ongoing pandemic and the increase of local cases we have decided to be extra cautious for the time being and pause our in-person Au-some Evening event. However, Explore & More – The Ralph C. Wilson, Jr. Children’s Museum, plans to offer a free virtual Au-some Evening. This event will take place Friday January 8 th Read more about Au-Some Evenings »

Free

Martin Luther King, Jr. Day

This year we celebrate and honor Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. storytelling, crafts and activities all focused on celebrating Dr. King’s life and teachings, both virtually and in-person. Throughout his life, Dr. King worked to achieve equality in America by fighting against racial discrimination. Join Explore & More as we honor the life and legacy of the iconic civil rights Read more about Martin Luther King, Jr. Day »

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We’re Open

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

Join us for safe, in-person play!

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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 »

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Museums on Us

Explore & More is pleased to be part of Museums on Us, Bank of America customers enjoy one free general admission ticket on the first weekend of every month.  To register, please call the museum at (716)655-5131. Be sure to present your Bank of America®, Merrill Lynch® or U.S. Trust® credit or debit card and a photo ID when you Read more about Museums on Us »

Free

Museums on Us

Explore & More is pleased to be part of Museums on Us, Bank of America customers enjoy one free general admission ticket on the first weekend of every month.  To register, please call the museum at (716)655-5131. Be sure to present your Bank of America®, Merrill Lynch® or U.S. Trust® credit or debit card and a photo ID when you Read more about Museums on Us »

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