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.

Children’s Garden

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

The Children’s Garden is a 1 hour program in our third floor Tinkering Tank for our littlest ones (ages 2-3) along with their parent or caregiver to engage with each other, follow a simple routine and make new friends. 

$12
Recurring

Children’s Garden

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

The Children’s Garden is a 1 hour program in our third floor Tinkering Tank for our littlest ones (ages 2-3) along with their parent or caregiver to engage with each other, follow a simple routine and make new friends. 

$12
Recurring

Growing Me

What: Growing Me is the next step after Children’s Garden. This is a one-hour program for ages 4-5 where we focus on Pre-K and Kindergarten readiness skills. In this class children will grow their confidence by practicing skills independently while still receiving parental supervision. In Growing Me we focus on social and emotional development, language and communication, early literacy, and mathematical thinking. We play with puzzles, write, Read more about Growing Me »

$12

‘Leaf’ it to Fall for Fun

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

When school’s out, we’re here to help working families with fun and educational programs for school-age kids! Explore & More's Study & Play Program brings learning and fun together—and the best part? The fun, inspiring activities we have planned will help kids take a breather from screen time, while still having a blast. Join us as we get moving and grooving with Kidding Read more about ‘Leaf’ it to Fall for Fun »

Children’s Garden

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

The Children’s Garden is a 1 hour program in our third floor Tinkering Tank for our littlest ones (ages 2-3) along with their parent or caregiver to engage with each other, follow a simple routine and make new friends. 

$12

Virtual Family Fun Night: Gratitude Family Yoga

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

“There is always something to be grateful for.” Let’s learn about the many benefits of thankfulness & practice gratitude as a family in a fun Kidding Around Yoga way! This family yoga class held on Zoom is for children ages 4-12 and parents/caregivers to attend together. There will be yoga poses, storytelling, mindfulness activities that focus on gratitude, playful breathing Read more about Virtual Family Fun Night: Gratitude Family Yoga »

$20

Superhero Day at the Museum

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

Spend the day with your favorite superheroes! This action-packed day will feature live-action performances as the superheroes lead families on an adventure throughout the museum. Can you help solve the superhero mystery? Plus the day will include: Take photos with your favorite characters Interactive virtual experiences throughout the museum Superhero themed activities Take super photos in the photobooth Every child Read more about Superhero Day at the Museum »

$15

Molina Mondays

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

When it’s too cold to play outside, come play inside with fun activities at Explore & More. Get ready to work the wiggles out by playing games, practicing yoga,  Imagination Playground and so much more!  Our visitors will have so much fun burning energy they won't even realize they are learning! ​We are excited to offer Kidding Around Yoga Time from 10:00 Read more about Molina Mondays »

Bonza Bottler Day

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

Did you know that Bonza Bottler Day is celebrated once a month when the number of the month coincides with the number of the day? Bonza Bottler Day is a day just to have a party. This holiday was created on August 8th, 2005, by Elaine Fremont when she realized there were no special occasions to celebrate one month. She created a Read more about Bonza Bottler Day »

Veterans Days

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

Veterans and active military members receive FREE admission.

Lego Drive in Honor of Kevin Hays

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

Join us in the Tinkering Tank as we honor, a longtime friend of the museum, Kevin Hays.  Kevin had a passion for helping others and he also loved LEGO sets.  To honor his memory we are hosting a LEGO Drive, where all LEGO sets donated will be delivered to deserving Western New York children.  While you’re at the museum, feel free to stop by the Tinkering Read more about Lego Drive in Honor of Kevin Hays »

Au-Some Evening

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

Please join us as special education and physical and occupational therapy students from Buffalo State and UB will supervise play stations throughout the Museum.  The stations will include fun and engaging activities that address all domains of learning through interactive games and play.  Parents will be provided directions to replicate all of our play stations at home if they would Read more about Au-Some Evening »

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