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 (Summer 2024)

☀️ Open: Monday and Wednesday-Saturday: 10am-4pm (Members Only at 9:30am)
☀️ Super Sweet Sundays – Open: June 30, July 14, July 21, July 28, August 11, August 25: 10am-4pm (Members Only at 9:30am)
🕙 Closed: Tuesdays, July 4, July 7, August 4, August 18, September 2

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.

Explore Even More: Halloween

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

Halloween is here! Come in your favorite not-so-scary costume! We’ll go trick or treating to different Explore and More exhibits- there will be so many snacks and yummy treats. We’ll have 5 little pumpkins story time, special Halloween themed crafts, songs and games! AGE & PARTICIPATION This class is designed for ages 3-4. $15 per child. Purchase includes one adult/caregiver Read more about Explore Even More: Halloween »

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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

Come play into possibilities with hands-on, engaging fun & learning!

HSBC Family Fun Day with the WNY Book Arts Center

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

Join us on this fun fall day! As part of Family Fall Fun Fest, come by the Art Studio for a fall-themed Drop-In Letterpress Workshop presented by WNY Book Arts, where you can make autumn themed cards and mini-posters to take home and celebrate fall. Presented by HSBC Bank

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The Magic of Rob and Carol

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

Don’t miss the 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! Thanks to our friends at Milk for Health

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Face Painting

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

Embrace the Halloween spirit by getting your face painted!

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STEM Saturday

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

Get those wheels turning this weekend with STEM based activities power the play across the museum the third Saturday of each month. Come play your way through Science, Technology, Engineering & Math based activities that are so fun, kids don’t even know they’re learning! Presented by our friends at National Grid

Science Wizards Class

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

There’s not only magic In the air, but there’s also science too! Get ready for hands-on, messy activities for your imaginative engineer. Witches & Wizards from Wonderland Character Entertainment will be leading exciting and mysterious science experiments, crafts, and story time! You won’t want to miss out on messy dragon toothpaste, you’ll also have a chance to test your potion Read more about Science Wizards Class »

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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

Come play into possibilities with hands-on, engaging fun & learning!

Halloween Kidding Around Yoga Class

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

Wear your Halloween costume and get ready for a “BOO-tiful” time! There will be fun Halloween yoga poses, mindfulness activities, music to dance and move to, a“witches brew” that we will make with fun objects, plus a special Halloween guided relaxation time at the end of class! For Children Ages 3-8 with parent/caregiver • Space is limited, registration is required! Read more about Halloween Kidding Around Yoga Class »

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Face Painting

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

Embrace the Halloween spirit by getting your face painted!

Haunts & Hops

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

Join us for a night at the museum with haunts and hops! Wear your favorite costume or Halloween gear and enjoy appetizers, a candy station, the evening’s signature spooky cocktail on our fourth floor and Rooftop Terrace, plus a cash bar of wine and beer.  This is a 21+ event! Let's have some skele-fun! Tickets: $25 | Event proceeds help Read more about Haunts & Hops »

Upcoming Hours - OPEN: 7/17-22 | CLOSED: 7/23, 7/30