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.

The Chinese Club of WNY: Flash Show

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

We're celebrating Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month with a flash show featuring Taiji Kungfu Fan Dance, Traditional Chinese dance, and a Chongsam dress fashion show presented by the Chinese Club of WNY.

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Pay What You Wish

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

Everyone is invited to pay what you wish,  every Saturday in June! Let's leverage the healing powers of play together.

Cows at Canalside

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

Let’s make friends with some cows! Throughout the summer, you can meet, pet, feed and learn about various types of cows. Thanks to our friends at Milk for Health you can go home with a special gift, too. This event is free and open to the public! It’s sure to be “aMOOsing!”

Milkshake Day

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

We're celebrating National Dairy Month with Milk for Health. Join us as we create our very own milkshakes then spin the prize wheel for a special treat!

Au-Some Evening

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

Once a month, our special Au-Some Evenings give children with autism spectrum disorder and sensory processing disorder, their friends and family an opportunity to play and learn together in an understanding and supportive environment. Families will have access to the museum space and play zones, including our cafe. Featured activities include a music center, therapy dogs, art projects and gross Read more about Au-Some Evening »

Free

Juneteenth Celebration

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

Our friends from the Niagara Falls Underground Railroad Heritage Center are joining us for storytime and crafts that celebrate freedom day! 

Day Camp: Buffalove

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

Our day camps are perfect for days off from school!  Our licensed School Age Child Care program will keep your little one having fun and smiling! Our programs are led by our professional Educators. Programming is for children in grades 1-4 with a drop-off at 8:30 am and a pick-up at 4:00 pm. We are a New York State Office Read more about Day Camp: Buffalove »

Women in Engineering Day

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

 Western New York has a rich history of women in engineering, in particular Louise Blanchard Bethune. Bethune became the United States’ first female architect. Join us in the Tinkering Tank to celebrate Bethune and other women engineers! 

Grown Up Night of Play: Mixology in the Museum

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

Mix, Make, Sip, & Play. Why limit happy to an hour? Friday, June 24, 2022 » 6:30-9:30pm 21+ limited capacity Grown Up Night of Play is back! Grab your friends and a cocktail (or mocktail!) and join us for Mixology in the Museum, where you’ll be learning mixology through play. Whether it’s crafting your own cocktail recipe with a local Read more about Grown Up Night of Play: Mixology in the Museum »

$45

Dinosaur Park: STEAM Family Workshop *Sold Out*

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

*Sold Out!* Welcome to Dinosaur Park! Explore & More has partnered with HSBC to bring you this special Dinosaur Park Workshop. Prepare yourself as we take a look at Paleontology, the study of fossils, explore different dinosaurs that could have lived in the region, and finally create your own dinosaur park to bring home. What sort of habitat will you Read more about Dinosaur Park: STEAM Family Workshop *Sold Out* »

$15

Princess Birthday Cupcake Class

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

Join Rapunzel and celebrate the best day ever! Explore and More is turning 3, so we are celebrating with cupcake decorating, crafts, and Storytime! Rapunzel will provide encouragement, tips, and tricks as you decorate your own cupcake with delicious frosting and dazzling sprinkles, as well as engaging crafts and interactive Storytime. This celebration will truly be an unforgettable, fantastic experience. Read more about Princess Birthday Cupcake Class »

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Birthday Celebration

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

 Explore & More turns 3 years old this year and we can’t wait to celebrate with you! Join us for a fun-filled, week-long celebration throughout the museum with birthday activities and fun for the whole family. June 25th, 10-11:30 AM – Join Rapunzel and celebrate the best day ever! Explore and More is turning 3, so we are celebrating with cupcake decorating, Read more about Birthday Celebration »

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