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!
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.
Advance ticket purchases are encouraged but not required. You can purchase tickets here.
☀️ Open: Monday and Wednesday-Saturday: 10am-4pm (Members Only at 9:30am)
☀️ Super Sweet Sundays – Open: August 11, August 25: 10am-4pm (Members Only at 9:30am)
🕙 Closed: Tuesdays, August 4, August 18, September 2
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 closed to the public, we hope to see you soon for some hands-on play time!
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.
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.
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.
What color are you feeling today? Explore emotions at Explore & More’s Play & Learn Playgroup, for preschool children with disabilities. Children will enjoy guided museum play, an adaptive story time – The Color Monster by Anna Llenas, and rainbow themed child centered activities. Parents will take home a feelings chart to help children learn to identify their emotions. Join us for Read more about Play & Learn: Colors – All About Emotions »
Join use for Explore Even More summer fun! We’ll play in moving water, so pack some dry clothes just in case. We’ll even make our own boats and see how they float! We’ll dig into our sandy sensory bins- maybe we’ll even find some treasure. We’ll end our day with story time and move our bodies to some fun music Read more about Explore Even More: Beach, Bubbles & Boats »
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.
Join us for an out-of-this-world STEM Saturday! We’ll have space themed activities for little astronauts to enjoy including a Star Map to create and take home. Then, from 11 am - 1 pm The Planetarium from The Challenger Center will be in the Tinkering Tank teaching us about The Sky at Night, it’ll be stellar!