Winter Warm Up with Hot Cocoa and Your Own Mug!
In this class you will learn to make home made hot chocolate and decorate your own mug to use for your tasty treat! Note: Dairy and Chocolate will be used in this program.
$5
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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 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, 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.
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.
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 »
Graham Cracker Houses with the Green Grouch and Cindy
Join the Green Grouch and Cindy to construct a tasty Graham Cracker House made of sugar, spice and everything nice! Entertainment for the day is provided by Wonderland Character Entertainment. Allergens include: egg, gluten, chocolate, and candy processed in a nut facility. Museum admission is not included in ticket price.
$16
Graham Cracker Houses with the Green Grouch and Cindy
Join the Green Grouch and Cindy to construct a tasty Graham Cracker House made of sugar, spice and everything nice! Entertainment for the day is provided by Wonderland Character Entertainment. Allergens include: egg, gluten, chocolate, and candy processed in a nut facility. Museum admission is not included in ticket price.
$16
No-Sew Winter Pillow
Create your very own no-sew penguin or peppermint swirl pillow! We'll have the supplies - just bring your creativity!
$7
STEM Break Week
It’s going to be a STEMtastic week at Explore & More. While the kids are off from school for Holiday Break Week, bring them down to Explore & More at Canalside where we will be doing fun, exciting and different things every day. Super STEMtastic activities throughout the museum including in our cooking galley, art studio and tinkering tank. Make Read more about STEM Break Week »
Countdown to Noon!
Ring in the New Year at a kid-friendly hour at Explore & More's annual countdown to noon! Our studios will be activated throughout the day with New Year activities for the whole family to enjoy! Tickets for this special event are $15, $4 for members.
Fearless Family Play Day presented by BlueCross BlueShield of WNY
Join us the first Saturday of each month for a full day of fun and engaging healthy activities located throughout the museum’s play zones and educational studios at Fearless Family Play Day presented by BlueCross BlueShield of Western New York. These family friendly activity days are held the first Saturday of each month, with BlueCross BlueShield of Western New York members Read more about Fearless Family Play Day presented by BlueCross BlueShield of WNY »
Explore Even More
Looking for that special drop-off program for your 4-5 year old? How about a little EXPLORE EVEN MORE in our brand new children’s museum! Children will have a stimulating preschool experience exploring our exhibits, engaging in teacher led group activities, participating in fun filled centers for pre-academic enrichment and time to play and learn with new friends. Young children learn Read more about Explore Even More »
Au-Some Evenings
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. Featured activities include a music center, therapy dogs, art projects and gross motor activities. Explore Read more about Au-Some Evenings »
Grown Up Night of Play
Shhh – it’s a secret! Grown Ups are taking over Explore & More for a Prohibition-themed Night of Play! Come on down to explore three floors of exhibits brought to life like it's 1929 – it’s going to be the bee’s knees! So get dolled up and wiggle on down for nosh and hooch samples, listen to the wangdoodle, and Read more about Grown Up Night of Play »
$35
