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
Members Only: Wednesday-Sunday: 9:30am-10am
Closed: Monday and Tuesday

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.

Recurring

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.

Recurring

Bubble Bash

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

Join us for a celebration of all things bubbles! We’ll have giveaways (while supplies last), a bubble area, bubble based activities and even a special visit from Baby Shark from 11:30 am-2:30 pm Saturday and from 12:30 pm-3 pm on Sunday! Be sure to stop by the Tinkering Tank to create your very own Bubble Wand!

Recurring

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!

Recurring

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!

Recurring

Mother Goose on the Loose

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

Who is on the loose? Mother Goose, that’s who! She’s visiting from Wonderland Character Entertainment and is ready to play, sing songs, share classic fables and nursery rhymes. What a fun way to develop an appreciation for literature! Families can also visit the Art Studio for Mother Goose themed crafts. Don’t be a silly goose and miss out on all Read more about Mother Goose on the Loose »

Recurring

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.

Recurring

Mother Goose on the Loose

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

Who is on the loose? Mother Goose, that’s who! She’s visiting from Wonderland Character Entertainment and is ready to play, sing songs, share classic fables and nursery rhymes. What a fun way to develop an appreciation for literature! Families can also visit the Art Studio for Mother Goose themed crafts. Don’t be a silly goose and miss out on all Read more about Mother Goose on the Loose »

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