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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We are OPEN for play!

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

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

This month Explore & More will be celebrating the achievements of Black Americans, as we celebrate Black History Month across the museum.  We will have multitudes of programming in our studio spaces dedicated to African American Achievement, STEM pioneers will be honored in the Tinkering Tank, as the likes of Mae Jemison, and George Washington Carver will be a part Read more about Celebrating Black History Month »

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We are OPEN for play!

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

Celebrating Black History Month

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

This month Explore & More will be celebrating the achievements of Black Americans, as we celebrate Black History Month across the museum.  We will have multitudes of programming in our studio spaces dedicated to African American Achievement, STEM pioneers will be honored in the Tinkering Tank, as the likes of Mae Jemison, and George Washington Carver will be a part Read more about Celebrating Black History Month »

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We are OPEN for play!

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

Celebrating Black History Month

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

This month Explore & More will be celebrating the achievements of Black Americans, as we celebrate Black History Month across the museum.  We will have multitudes of programming in our studio spaces dedicated to African American Achievement, STEM pioneers will be honored in the Tinkering Tank, as the likes of Mae Jemison, and George Washington Carver will be a part Read more about Celebrating Black History Month »

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Members Only Playtime

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

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.

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We are OPEN for play!

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

Celebrating Black History Month

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

This month Explore & More will be celebrating the achievements of Black Americans, as we celebrate Black History Month across the museum.  We will have multitudes of programming in our studio spaces dedicated to African American Achievement, STEM pioneers will be honored in the Tinkering Tank, as the likes of Mae Jemison, and George Washington Carver will be a part Read more about Celebrating Black History Month »

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We are closed to the public!

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

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

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We are closed to the public!

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

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

Epicurean Event

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

Come explore cuisines from around the world with the top chefs in Western New York featuring chefs: Shana Maldonado - Built Without Guilt Lloyd Ligao - Pinoy Boi Smita Chutke - Smita's Cookery Brent & Caitlin Esposito - Espo's Catering Zelalem Gemmeda - Abyssinia Ethiopian Diego Castillo - Breva Kitchen Mary Ruth Rera - Guest Chef Ian Wortham - Guest Read more about Epicurean Event »

$250
Field trips are back! Please be aware that it will be busier than usual.