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
Members Only: Wednesday-Sunday: 9:30am-10am
Closed: Monday and Tuesday

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.

Celtic Music by Foine Neighbors

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

Celebrating St. Patrick’s Day with us as we enjoy Celtic music by local band, Foine Neighbors!  

Play ’til Late

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

We're open all day! Play 'til 7pm and then watch the fireworks provided by Canalside!

STEM Saturday presented by National Grid

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 available throughout the museum, presented by National Grid. Come play your way through Science, Technology, Engineering & Math based activities that are so fun, kids don’t even know they’re learning!

National Bubble Day

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

Join us for some bubbly fun! Bubble giveaways while supplies last.

HSBC Family Fun Day – Ladybug Painting

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

Join us for Family Fun Day, presented by HSBC, with a fun painting project, to get the creative juices flowing. This event will be held in-person in our Art Studio and feature a local professional artist leading your children into creating a masterpiece. This activity will be paired with a kit that will have everything your little artist will need Read more about HSBC Family Fun Day – Ladybug Painting »

$20

Geologists Day

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

Join us in the Tinkering Tank to explore fossils, rocks, and all things geology!

Recurring

Let’s Go Sabres Week

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

Show us the ticket on your phone for the April 3rd Sabres game and receive $3 off museum admission!  Be sure to save your ticket to your app's wallet.

Au-Some Evening

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

In honor of Autism Awareness Month we have partnered with Fisher Price to bring Thomas the Tank and friends to this event! We’ll have Thomas the Tank themed activities and giveaways available. Don’t forget to wear blue to help raise awareness for autism spectrum disorder! To register email [email protected]. Once a month, our special Au-Some Evenings give children with autism Read more about Au-Some Evening »

Free

Unicorn Day

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

Hooray! Hooray! It’s Unicorn Day! Storytime includes rainbow-packed books guaranteed to delight you with a heartfelt message of inclusivity and dazzling glittery pictures. Children will make their whimsical dreams come true while painting and personalizing their very own ceramic unicorn bank. This is a MUST for all unicorn lovers!

$25
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Go Bandits Week!

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

Show us the ticket on your phone for the April 9th Bandits game and receive $3 off museum admission!  Be sure to save your ticket to your app’s wallet.

Military Appreciation Day

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

April is Military Appreciation Month. We’ll have special activities in the Tinkering Tank and Art Studio. Come and celebrate with your family at Explore & More!

World Travelers (Cooking Camp)

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

Explore & More's Study & Play programs are offered on designated school holidays and school break weeks. 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 of Child & Family Services licensed and regulated School Read more about World Travelers (Cooking Camp) »

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