Cooking Galley
Explore & More - The Ralph C. Wilson, Jr. Children's Museum 130 Main Street, Buffalo, NY, United StatesJoin us in our 4th floor Cooking Galley for fun with food! This program is free and open to visitors of all ages.
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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 14: Beau Fleuve Day of Play
- 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, 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.
Self-Portrait Workshop
Explore & More - The Ralph C. Wilson, Jr. Children's Museum 130 Main Street, Buffalo, NY, United StatesIt’s Frida Kahlo’s 112th birthday week! Help us celebrate by posing with your favorite animalito and creating your own fantastical self-portrait in our 4th floor Art Studio. Recommended Age Range: 4-10 Please note: Class fee covers the cost of one participating child. Museum admission and/or membership are required for entry. All children must be accompanied by an adult. Siblings cannot Read more about Self-Portrait Workshop »
$9.00
Au-Some Evenings
Explore & More - The Ralph C. Wilson, Jr. Children's Museum 130 Main Street, Buffalo, NY, United StatesOnce a month, these 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 Evenings »
ChiquiBomba
Explore & More - The Ralph C. Wilson, Jr. Children's Museum 130 Main Street, Buffalo, NY, United StatesThis fun dance and drumming workshop in the 4th floor Art Studio will get visitors moving to Bomba and Plena rhythms from Puerto Rico. Recommended Age Range: 3-10 Please note: Class fee covers the cost of one participating child. Museum admission and/or membership are required for entry. All children must be accompanied by an adult. Siblings cannot attend, unless the Read more about ChiquiBomba »
$10.00
Cooking Galley
Explore & More - The Ralph C. Wilson, Jr. Children's Museum 130 Main Street, Buffalo, NY, United StatesStop 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
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
Art Studio
Join us in our 4th floor Art Studio for creative activities during our open studio time - no registration required.
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
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
