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

 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

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Scheduled Group Visits and Museum Rentals

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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 Bank of America Private Bank credit or debit card and a photo Read more about Museums on Us »

Free

Milk for Health at Explore & More

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

Join us as The Dairy Princesses hand out samples and giveaways for everyone, at the museum!

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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!

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! Turnip the volume! Grassroots Gardens will be in the Tinkering Tank Read more about STEM Saturdays presented by National Grid »

Global Day of Play: Fisher-Price Pop Up

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

In celebration of the Global Day of Play, Monday, June 21st, Fisher-Price will be on site with selfie stations featuring your favorite toys and characters, including Puppy, Sis, and a life-size Rock-a-Stack.  Plus, the Cast and Play Crew will be signing up little ones to go behind the scenes at Fisher-Price as toy testers and models. Here you can enter Read more about Global Day of Play: Fisher-Price Pop Up »

Free
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Birthday Celebration

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

Come celebrate our birthday! This two-week-long celebration will have special surprises, 90’s themed activities, and birthday celebrations for the entire family. Events will be taking place both in-person and online so the fun doesn’t stop!  Children can participate in a scavenger hunt throughout the museum and win prizes.  We will share birthday activities and storytime videos for our friends at Read more about Birthday Celebration »

$11

Grown-Up Night of Play

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

We have the 411 on what you should be doing on Friday, June 25, 2021 at 6pm. It’s time to get your ticket for the raddest Grown-Up Night of Play party at Explore & More – The Ralph C. Wilson, Jr. Children’s Museum. So get your bling on and bounce on over to the museum and celebrate the 90’s with Read more about Grown-Up Night of Play »

$40

Birthday Family Day presented by Rich Products

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

The birthday celebration continues with our Birthday Family Day presented by Rich Products, on Saturday, June 26th from 9:30-4:30. Once again, Fisher-Price will be on site with selfie stations and the Cast and Play Crew who will be signing up little ones to go behind the scenes at Fisher-Price as toy testers and models. Plus, enter to win great prizes, Read more about Birthday Family Day presented by Rich Products »

$11

Bike Rodeo

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

Bring your bike and join Explore & More and GOBike while we host a Bike Rodeo sponsored by Project Play and Wegmans.  This event is occuring at Lakeside Bike Park - Buffalo Waterfront - Outer Harbor - 825 Fuhrmann Boulevard, Buffalo. 

STEAM Camp

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

  Grab your lab coat and goggles and join us this summer at Explore & More’s Tinker Camp! Spend the week exploring STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math) topics and design challenges that range from building robots to understanding rocket ships.  Discover the true maker in you!  Ages: 8 – 12 Date: Monday, June 28th – Friday, July 2nd Time: 8:30am – 4:00pm Read more about STEAM Camp »

$275
Field trips are back! Please be aware that it will be busier than usual.