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.

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$7.16 Admission

 April marks Erie County’s 200 year anniversary and to kick off the celebration we are offering our guests admission to the museum for $7.16!

$7.16 Admission

 April marks Erie County’s 200 year anniversary and to kick off the celebration we are offering our guests admission to the museum for $7.16!

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Au-Some Evening

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

We are so pleased to announce that in-person Au-Some Evenings have returned!  Our Au-Some families will be the first to experience the all new Car Wash exhibit, presented by Delta Sonic, it's a one of a kind experience that will delight children and adults alike! To register for the event, please email [email protected].   Au-Some Evenings are brought to us through Read more about Au-Some Evening »

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Growing Me

What: Growing Me is the next step after Children’s Garden. This is a one-hour program for ages 4-5 where we focus on Pre-K and Kindergarten readiness skills. In this class children will grow their confidence by practicing skills independently while still receiving parental supervision. In Growing Me we focus on social and emotional development, language and communication, early literacy, and mathematical thinking. We play with puzzles, write, Read more about Growing Me »

$12

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!  t’s going to be a DINO-mite STEMtastic Saturday on April 17. Read more about STEM Saturdays presented by National Grid »

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Baby & Me

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

What: The Baby & Me class at Explore & More is designed to support the developmental needs of young children through play!  We will provide educator-led, hands on experiences for your child that will encourage their language, social, cognitive and physical skills, all while giving caregivers the opportunity to form friendships with each other.  Join us for some discovery and Read more about Baby & Me »

$12

Growing Me

What: Growing Me is the next step after Children’s Garden. This is a one-hour program for ages 4-5 where we focus on Pre-K and Kindergarten readiness skills. In this class children will grow their confidence by practicing skills independently while still receiving parental supervision. In Growing Me we focus on social and emotional development, language and communication, early literacy, and mathematical thinking. We play with puzzles, write, Read more about Growing Me »

$12

Mothers Day

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

Visit us Mother's Day weekend for special activities to honor the special women in "our" children's lives, activities include: Storytelling by Barbara Sanchez from Barb's Book Buddies from 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM Make a gift for mom in the Tinkering Tank and Art Studio Plus, The Low Bridge Cafe will provide a free scoop of ice cream Come play and celebrate! All Read more about Mothers Day »

$7.16

STEM Saturdays presented by National Grid

  Something prehistoric is headed this way! Penn Dixie Fossil Park will be in the Tinkering Tank from 10-1 working on Trilobite Masks. Trilobites were ancient sea creatures that roamed Western New York 350 million years ago. In art we will be creating and decorating our own dinosaurs.   Then for the virtual portion, I'll read a dinosaur book!

Keep Calm and Story On: A virtual storytime and more!

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

Keep Calm and Story On! presented by Spectrum Health & Human Services is a free virtual event for families on Tuesday, May 18 at 6:30pm. Spectrum Health’s Melissa Farrell will read the classic children’s book Jelly Beans for Breakfast about two friends with wonderful imaginations. Then Sandy Pufpaff will show us how to make our own glitter jars: they are fun ways Read more about Keep Calm and Story On: A virtual storytime and more! »

Free

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$7.16 Admission

 This year marks Erie County’s 200 year anniversary and to celebrate we are offering our guests admission to the museum for $7.16!

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Book Your Group Visit

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

Scheduled Group Visits and Museum Rentals

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