We are closed to the public
We are closed to the public
We 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 For Play: Wednesday-Saturday: 10am-4pm (Members Only at 9:30am); Sunday, June 30: 10am-4pm (Members Only at 9:30am)
Closed: Monday and Tuesday, Select Sundays (June 9, June 16, June 23)
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!
We are closed to the public. We hope to see you soon for some hands-on play time!
We are closed to the public. We hope to see you soon for some hands-on play time!
Come play into possibilities every Wednesday at Explore & More with hands-on, engaging fun & learning!
Come play into possibilities every Thursday at Explore & More with hands-on, engaging fun & learning!
Thanks to the support of M&T Bank, Explore & More - The Ralph C. Wilson, Jr. Children’s Museum is offering free museum admission on May 31, the Fifth Friday in May, with special programming in our studio spaces. Don't miss an exclusive afternoon of giveaways from noon to 4 p.m., where guests will have chances to win museum tickets, gift Read more about Fifth Friday presented by M&T Bank »
Come play into possibilities every Friday at Explore & More with hands-on, engaging fun & learning!
Celebrate World Milk Day on June 1, 2024 at Explore & More with special programming from Milk For Health from 11am-3pm!
The museum is closed to the public today. Please check our homepage for normal hours of operation.
The museum is closed to the public today. Please check our homepage for normal hours of operation.
The museum is closed to the public today. Please check our homepage for normal hours of operation.
The museum is closed to the public today. Please check our homepage for normal hours of operation.
The museum is closed to the public today. Please check our homepage for normal hours of operation.
Once a month, Au-Some Evenings give children with autism and sensory processing needs, their friends and family an opportunity to play and learn together in an understanding and supportive environment. In addition to a fun night of play with access to the museum space and exhibits, we have special programming for families! The evening features themed Art Studio projects, sensory Read more about Au-Some Evening »
Come play your way in the Tinkering Tank through Science, Technology, Engineering & Math-based activities that are so fun, kids don’t even know they’re learning!
Hoppy Fathers & more day! 🐸 We're celebrating Dads, Grandpas, Uncles, & all other male caregivers.
The museum is closed to the public today. Please check our homepage for normal hours of operation.
The museum is closed to the public today. Please check our homepage for normal hours of operation.
The museum is closed to the public today. Please check our homepage for normal hours of operation.
Art-venturers will explore many whimsical and original art forms and techniques, discovering clay and collage, and painting and drawing, just to name a few! Plus, campers will hear wonderful stories, such as “Where the Wild Things Are” and “Nova the Robot,” that go hand-in-hand with each project. Humor and surprises are always included. Explore, experiment, create! Art-venturers bring home awesome Read more about Day Camp: Art Ventures »
Get ready for summer break at Explore & More! On Saturday, June 22, 2024, enjoy a full day of summer-themed activities and programming.
Buffalo Third Grade Graduates and TWO family members can gain free access to Explore & More - The Ralph C. Wilson, Jr. Children’s Museum on the 4th Saturday of each month in June, July and August 2024.
The museum is closed to the public today. Please check our homepage for normal hours of operation.
The museum is closed to the public today. Please check our homepage for normal hours of operation.
During Detective Camp, kids (aka detectives) will go on a scavenger hunt to discover the prize at the end from June 24-28, 2024 at Explore & More.
The museum is closed to the public today. Please check our homepage for normal hours of operation.
During Detective Camp, kids (aka detectives) will go on a scavenger hunt to discover the prize at the end from June 24-28, 2024 at Explore & More.
During Detective Camp, kids (aka detectives) will go on a scavenger hunt to discover the prize at the end from June 24-28, 2024 at Explore & More.
Explore & More - The Ralph C. Wilson, Jr. Children's Museum is celebrating its 5th birthday at Canalside from June 26-30. Kids can enjoy: Birthday Crafts and Activities (All Week Long) 5-Year-Olds Get in Free! (All Week Long) Appearances by STEMbot • Storytimes with Alice, Ever After and Barb’s Book Buddies Animal Friends from The Buffalo Zoo (June 26 & Read more about Explore & More’s 5th Birthday Celebration »
During Detective Camp, kids (aka detectives) will go on a scavenger hunt to discover the prize at the end from June 24-28, 2024 at Explore & More.
Explore & More - The Ralph C. Wilson, Jr. Children's Museum is celebrating its 5th birthday at Canalside from June 26-30. Kids can enjoy: Birthday Crafts and Activities (All Week Long) 5-Year-Olds Get in Free! (All Week Long) Appearances by STEMbot • Storytimes with Alice, Ever After and Barb’s Book Buddies Animal Friends from The Buffalo Zoo (June 26 & Read more about Explore & More’s 5th Birthday Celebration »
During Detective Camp, kids (aka detectives) will go on a scavenger hunt to discover the prize at the end from June 24-28, 2024 at Explore & More.
Explore & More - The Ralph C. Wilson, Jr. Children's Museum is celebrating its 5th birthday at Canalside from June 26-30. Kids can enjoy: Birthday Crafts and Activities (All Week Long) 5-Year-Olds Get in Free! (All Week Long) Appearances by STEMbot • Storytimes with Alice, Ever After and Barb’s Book Buddies Animal Friends from The Buffalo Zoo (June 26 & Read more about Explore & More’s 5th Birthday Celebration »
Join us for some fun in the sun starting June 28th as we play and make friends! FREE PLAY FRIDAYS take place rain or shine from 11 am-1 pm at the Pierce Lawn, Canalside. Registration is not required!
Calling all bookworms! Join us for the inaugural Children's Book Festival on the Pierce Lawn at Canalside on Saturday, June 29th from 10:00am-2:00pm. Explore & More will be open from 10am-4pm. Highlights of the free outdoor Children's Book Festival: FREE Celery Book for the first 300 children Book vendors and community tabling Buffalo & Erie County Public Library book mobile Read more about Canalside Children’s Book Festival »
Explore & More - The Ralph C. Wilson, Jr. Children's Museum is celebrating its 5th birthday at Canalside from June 26-30. Kids can enjoy: Birthday Crafts and Activities (All Week Long) 5-Year-Olds Get in Free! (All Week Long) Appearances by STEMbot • Storytimes with Alice, Ever After and Barb’s Book Buddies Animal Friends from The Buffalo Zoo (June 26 & Read more about Explore & More’s 5th Birthday Celebration »
Explore & More Children's Museum is open with special programming for six Sundays in summer 2024 in downtown Buffalo
Explore & More - The Ralph C. Wilson, Jr. Children's Museum is celebrating its 5th birthday at Canalside from June 26-30. Kids can enjoy: Birthday Crafts and Activities (All Week Long) 5-Year-Olds Get in Free! (All Week Long) Appearances by STEMbot • Storytimes with Alice, Ever After and Barb’s Book Buddies Animal Friends from The Buffalo Zoo (June 26 & Read more about Explore & More’s 5th Birthday Celebration »