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 required. You can purchase tickets here.

Museum Hours

Hours of Operation:
Monday & Tuesday: Closed
Wednesday, Thursday & Friday: 10 AM – 4 PM
Saturday: 10 AM – 5 PM
Sunday: 10:30 AM – 3:30 PM
Members Only: Sunday, 9:30 AM – 10:30 AM

Holiday Hours:
The museum is closed on the following holidays: Easter Sunday, Memorial Day, Fourth of July, Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, and Christmas Day.

Recurring

Architects of Air Patrons receive Half Price Admission

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

 As a proud sponsor of this Buffalo Waterfront exhibit, we are pleased to offer discount admission to patrons of Architects of Air! Show your Architects of Air admission ticket and receive half off an Explore & More admission ticket, valid through September 10. 

Recurring

Architects of Air Patrons receive Half Price Admission

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

 As a proud sponsor of this Buffalo Waterfront exhibit, we are pleased to offer discount admission to patrons of Architects of Air! Show your Architects of Air admission ticket and receive half off an Explore & More admission ticket, valid through September 10. 

Au-Some Evening

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

Once a month, our special Au-Some Evenings give children with autism spectrum disorder and sensory processing disorder, their friends and family an opportunity to play and learn together in an understanding and supportive environment. Families will have access to the museum space and play zones, including our cafe. Featured activities include therapy dogs, “Back to School” themed art projects and Read more about Au-Some Evening »

Free
Recurring

Architects of Air Patrons receive Half Price Admission

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

 As a proud sponsor of this Buffalo Waterfront exhibit, we are pleased to offer discount admission to patrons of Architects of Air! Show your Architects of Air admission ticket and receive half off an Explore & More admission ticket, valid through September 10. 

Recurring

Members Only Playtime

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

Members-only playtime means that our members get access to all the fun and play the museum has to offer, just with other members!  This special members-only playtime is a perk that comes free with every membership.

Honk for Heroes

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

 Join Explore & More as we celebrate heroes in the Western New York community with Honk for Heroes presented by GEICO. This free event surrounding the museum is open to the public for families to meet first responders and show their appreciation. We will welcome our NYS Trooper, US Coast Guard and Buffalo Fire Department friends among our heroes! Inside the museum Read more about Honk for Heroes »

Grandparents Day

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

Bring your grandparent to play day! We will have fun activities for all family members to enjoy throughout the museum. Guests will receive one free admission per grandparent for every paid child. Click here to purchase tickets. Grandparents Day Special Studio Activities, presented by HSBC: Art Studio (11am – 3pm): Stop by the Art Studio to create a cute canvas tote bag Read more about Grandparents Day »

We are closed to the public!

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

We are closed to the public, we hope to see you soon for some hands-on play time!

Field trips are back, please be aware that it will be busier than usual.