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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
- September 8-17: Closed for Annual Maintenance
- October 12-14: Family Fall Fest
- October 26-27, 30-31: Spooktacular
Museum Hours (September 2024)
explore & More will be closed September 8-17 for annual maintenance
☀️ Open: September 4-7, September 18-22, September 25-29: 10am-4pm (Members Only at 9:30am)
🕙 Closed: September 8-17, September 23-24, September 30-October 1
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.
We are OPEN for play!
Explore & More - The Ralph C. Wilson, Jr. Children's Museum 130 Main Street, Buffalo, NY, United StatesWe are OPEN for play!
Explore & More - The Ralph C. Wilson, Jr. Children's Museum 130 Main Street, Buffalo, NY, United States
Paper Airplane Day
Explore & More - The Ralph C. Wilson, Jr. Children's Museum 130 Main Street, Buffalo, NY, United StatesFold, Launch, and Fly! Join us in the Tinkering Tank as we design and fold our own paper airplanes and then test them in the Fun is in the Air exhibit!
Explore Even More: Teddy Bear Picnic
Explore & More - The Ralph C. Wilson, Jr. Children's Museum 130 Main Street, Buffalo, NY, United StatesBears, bears and more bears! We’ll start our day playing in the Tree House and Farm to Fork. There will be puzzles and sensory bins to play with, and new friends to make! We’ll make bear themed crafts and read bear themed stories. We’ll end our day with story time and snack- picnic style! Don’t forget to bring your teddy Read more about Explore Even More: Teddy Bear Picnic »
$15
We are OPEN for play!
Explore & More - The Ralph C. Wilson, Jr. Children's Museum 130 Main Street, Buffalo, NY, United States
Free Admission for Veterans
Explore & More - The Ralph C. Wilson, Jr. Children's Museum 130 Main Street, Buffalo, NY, United StatesIn honor of Memorial Day, all veterans, active military members and their dependents will receive free admission on Saturday, May 27th. Simply show proof of service at the Admissions Desk and enjoy a day of play.
We are closed to the public!
Explore & More - The Ralph C. Wilson, Jr. Children's Museum 130 Main Street, Buffalo, NY, United StatesWe are closed to the public, we hope to see you soon for some hands-on play time!
We are closed to the public!
Explore & More - The Ralph C. Wilson, Jr. Children's Museum 130 Main Street, Buffalo, NY, United StatesWe are closed to the public, we hope to see you soon for some hands-on play time!
We are closed to the public!
Explore & More - The Ralph C. Wilson, Jr. Children's Museum 130 Main Street, Buffalo, NY, United StatesWe are closed to the public, we hope to see you soon for some hands-on play time!
Members Only Playtime
Explore & More - The Ralph C. Wilson, Jr. Children's Museum 130 Main Street, Buffalo, NY, United StatesMembers-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.
We are OPEN for play!
Explore & More - The Ralph C. Wilson, Jr. Children's Museum 130 Main Street, Buffalo, NY, United States