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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.
Au-Some Evening
Explore & More - The Ralph C. Wilson, Jr. Children's Museum 130 Main Street, Buffalo, NYDecember’s Au-Some Evening theme is Caring & Sharing! In the Art Studio families can make and wrap “warm fuzzies” as gifts to share with family and friends. Your child can also paint a winter scene to take home. There will be holiday themed sensory activities to explore in the Tinkering Tank, including “snow- dough.” We will feature our Sensitive Santa who will be Read more about Au-Some Evening »
Free
We are OPEN for play!
Explore & More - The Ralph C. Wilson, Jr. Children's Museum 130 Main Street, Buffalo, NY
Magic & Entertainment with Rob & Carol Allen
Explore & More - The Ralph C. Wilson, Jr. Children's Museum 130 Main Street, Buffalo, NYMilk for Health Presents Holiday Magic with Rob & Carol Allen for a live & interactive performance. Join them for an exciting mix of amazing magic, and game show excitement- with surprises for the entire family to enjoy! They appear at 11:00 and will disappear at 1:00-don’t miss them!
Members Only Playtime
Explore & More - The Ralph C. Wilson, Jr. Children's Museum 130 Main Street, Buffalo, NYMembers-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.
A Visit with the Green Grouch
Explore & More - The Ralph C. Wilson, Jr. Children's Museum 130 Main Street, Buffalo, NYEveryone’s favorite, family friendly Green Grouch is visiting Explore & More for the holidays! The grouch and his sweet friend Cindy will help you build, frost, decorate, and sample gingerbread houses - don’t worry, the grouch’s gym socks, onions, and banana peels are not included. Mr. Grouch will be sharing classic, immersive stories that the whole family will love. Spending Read more about A Visit with the Green Grouch »
$25
We are OPEN for play!
Explore & More - The Ralph C. Wilson, Jr. Children's Museum 130 Main Street, Buffalo, NY
Magic & Entertainment with Rob & Carol Allen
Explore & More - The Ralph C. Wilson, Jr. Children's Museum 130 Main Street, Buffalo, NYMilk for Health Presents Holiday Magic with Rob & Carol Allen for a live & interactive performance. Join them for an exciting mix of amazing magic, and game show excitement- with surprises for the entire family to enjoy! They appear at 11:00 and will disappear at 1:00-don’t miss them!
Meet & Greet with the Green Grouch
Explore & More - The Ralph C. Wilson, Jr. Children's Museum 130 Main Street, Buffalo, NYEveryone’s favorite, family friendly Green Grouch is visiting Explore & More for the holidays! Meet and greet with the grouch and his sweet friend Cindy – don’t worry, the grouch’s gym socks, onions, and banana peels are not included. Spending time with this boisterous, grouchy, silly pair is always a blast. Free with admission!
We are closed to the public!
Explore & More - The Ralph C. Wilson, Jr. Children's Museum 130 Main Street, Buffalo, NYWe are closed to the public, we hope to see you soon for some hands-on play time!
We are closed to the public!
Explore & More - The Ralph C. Wilson, Jr. Children's Museum 130 Main Street, Buffalo, NYWe are closed to the public, we hope to see you soon for some hands-on play time!
Waterway Days
Explore & More - The Ralph C. Wilson, Jr. Children's Museum 130 Main Street, Buffalo, NYJoin us in Moving Water as we learn about the Erie Canalway and the surrounding waterways which have crafted Buffalo and the Western New York region into the wonderful place that it is today! These programs will vary in topic, and subject matter, ranging from arts and crafts to social studies exploration, perfect for ages 3-10 and their caregiver! Will Read more about Waterway Days »
