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.

Explore Even More – Animals in Spring

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

Come to our Explore Even More class where we craft, play, and learn! Make cardboard tube binoculars with us, and search for cute animals! We’ll slide, climb, and use our imaginations while playing in our favorite exhibit, the tree house! We’ll play with playdough, sing songs about animals, and end our day with story time! Perfect for ages 3-4! Click Read more about Explore Even More – Animals in Spring »

$15
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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!

HSBC Family Fun Day: Dynamic Drum Arts of WNY

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

Joining Explore & More on Saturday, March 25th, 2023, from 11-1, is Dynamic Drum Arts of Western New York.  This organization serves the WNY community by both performing and educating in, traditional African drumming.  Participants will get to watch and listen as drumming experts showcase their skills, while also getting to learn how to drum on their own.  This event Read more about HSBC Family Fun Day: Dynamic Drum Arts of WNY »

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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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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!

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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!

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