Cooking Galley
Stop by the Cooking Galley to cook up some fun and try a healthy snack! This program is free and open to visitors of all ages – no prior registration required.
Free
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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 encouraged but not required. You can purchase tickets here.
Featured Upcoming Events
- July 20: STEM Saturday
- July 28: Touch A Truck
- June-August: Summer Camps
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.
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.
Library on Wheels – BECPL Bookmobile Visit
Explore & More - The Ralph C. Wilson, Jr. Children's Museum 130 Main Street, Buffalo, NY, United StatesThe Buffalo & Erie County Public Library on Wheels is visiting Explore & More's lobby the third Thursday of each month! With more than 3,000 books, movies and music for all ages - there will be something for everyone! This program does not require Museum admission. Museum admission is not included with program participation.
Free
Cooking Galley
Stop by the Cooking Galley to cook up some fun and try a healthy snack! This program is free and open to visitors of all ages – no prior registration required.
Free
Lollipops Lollipops!
Explore & More - The Ralph C. Wilson, Jr. Children's Museum 130 Main Street, Buffalo, NY, United StatesDon’t be a sucker! Come make your own lollipops* for National Lollipop Day, experimenting with many different colors, flavors, and ingredients in our 4th floor Cooking Galley! * Lollipops will contain a range of ingredients, mostly honey and chocolate. No nuts or gluten anticipated! Recommended Age Range: 4-10 Please note: Class fee covers the cost of one participating child. Museum Read more about Lollipops Lollipops! »
$10
Buffalo Launches to the Moon!
Explore & More - The Ralph C. Wilson, Jr. Children's Museum 130 Main Street, Buffalo, NY, United StatesCome celebrate the 50th anniversary of the first Moon Landing, and how Buffalo helped launch astronauts safely to and from the Moon. We will be building and experimenting with different types of straw rockets in our 3rd floor Tinkering Tank! This class is recommended for children 6-12 years. Please note: Class fee covers the cost of one participating child. Museum admission Read more about Buffalo Launches to the Moon! »
$7
Cooking Galley
Stop by the Cooking Galley to cook up some fun and try a healthy snack! This program is free and open to visitors of all ages – no prior registration required.
Free
“Cook the Books” (Series): Roti
Explore & More - The Ralph C. Wilson, Jr. Children's Museum 130 Main Street, Buffalo, NY, United StatesTaste and experiment with different Indian spices* in this hands-on cooking workshop in the 4th floor Cooking Galley! Together, we’ll read the children’s book Hot Hot Roti for Dada-Ji by F. Zia and learn to make our very own roti and mango lassi. *Ingredients will include wheat flour, yogurt, mango, milk, and various spices. Recommended Age Range: 3-10 Please note: Read more about “Cook the Books” (Series): Roti »
$12
Cooking Galley
Stop by the Cooking Galley to cook up some fun and try a healthy snack! This program is free and open to visitors of all ages – no prior registration required.
Free
Sci Fri
Explore & More - The Ralph C. Wilson, Jr. Children's Museum 130 Main Street, Buffalo, NY, United StatesJoin us for Sci Fri as our friends from Thermo Fisher Scientific (Grand Island) run four different experiments throughout the museum: Strawberry DNA Extraction, Spell Your Name in DNA, Build Your Own Lava Lamp, and Testing Water Quality. Participation is free, but supplies are limited! Museum admission required.
Free
WellNow Wednesdays
Join us for WellNow Wednesdays - keeping you and your family well through fun and engaging programs throughout the museum!
“Drawing Without Paper” Mobile Workshop
Today marks the 107th birthday of Gego (Gertrud Goldschmidt), a German-born artist who spent most of her career in Venezuela. To celebrate her practice of “drawing without paper,” we’ll construct our own colorful mobiles out of wire and other artistic materials and play with the shadows they cast as they move against light. Recommended for ages 5-12. Note: We will Read more about “Drawing Without Paper” Mobile Workshop »
$7
Fearless Family Play Day presented by BlueCross BlueShield of WNY
Join us the first Saturday of each month for a full day of fun and engaging healthy activities located throughout the museum’s play zones and educational studios at Fearless Family Play Day presented by BlueCross BlueShield of Western New York. These family friendly activity days are held the first Saturday of each month, with BlueCross BlueShield of Western New York Read more about Fearless Family Play Day presented by BlueCross BlueShield of WNY »
