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 required. You can purchase tickets here.
Hours of Operation:
New schedule: reservations required!
Open Monday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday 9:30AM-4:30PM
Members Only: Friday 9:30AM-10:30AM
Holiday Hours:
The museum is closed on the following holidays: Easter Sunday, Memorial Day, Fourth of July, Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, and Christmas Day.
The Children’s Garden is a 1 hour program in our third floor Tinkering Tank for our littlest ones (ages 2-3) along with their parent or caregiver to engage with each other, follow a simple routine and make new friends.Â
 This year marks Erie County’s 200 year anniversary and to celebrate we are offering our guests admission to the museum for $7.16!
What: The Baby & Me class at Explore & More is designed to support the developmental needs of young children through play! We will provide educator-led, hands on experiences for your child that will encourage their language, social, cognitive and physical skills, all while giving caregivers the opportunity to form friendships with each other. Join us for some discovery and Read more about Baby & Me »
What: Growing Me is the next step after Children’s Garden. This is a one-hour program for ages 4-5 where we focus on Pre-K and Kindergarten readiness skills. In this class children will grow their confidence by practicing skills independently while still receiving parental supervision. In Growing Me we focus on social and emotional development, language and communication, early literacy, and mathematical thinking. We play with puzzles, write, Read more about Growing Me »
 This year marks Erie County’s 200 year anniversary and to celebrate we are offering our guests admission to the museum for $7.16!
 This year marks Erie County’s 200 year anniversary and to celebrate we are offering our guests admission to the museum for $7.16!
Explore & More is pleased to be part of Museums on Us, Bank of America customers enjoy one free general admission ticket on the first weekend of every month. To register, please call the museum at (716)655-5131. Be sure to present your Bank of America®, Merrill Lynch® or U.S. Trust® credit or debit card and a photo ID when you Read more about Museums on Us »
Join us as The Dairy Princesses hand out samples and giveaways for everyone, at the museum!
 This year marks Erie County’s 200 year anniversary and to celebrate we are offering our guests admission to the museum for $7.16!
The Children’s Garden is a 1 hour program in our third floor Tinkering Tank for our littlest ones (ages 2-3) along with their parent or caregiver to engage with each other, follow a simple routine and make new friends.Â
 This year marks Erie County’s 200 year anniversary and to celebrate we are offering our guests admission to the museum for $7.16!
What: The Baby & Me class at Explore & More is designed to support the developmental needs of young children through play! We will provide educator-led, hands on experiences for your child that will encourage their language, social, cognitive and physical skills, all while giving caregivers the opportunity to form friendships with each other. Join us for some discovery and Read more about Baby & Me »
What: Growing Me is the next step after Children’s Garden. This is a one-hour program for ages 4-5 where we focus on Pre-K and Kindergarten readiness skills. In this class children will grow their confidence by practicing skills independently while still receiving parental supervision. In Growing Me we focus on social and emotional development, language and communication, early literacy, and mathematical thinking. We play with puzzles, write, Read more about Growing Me »
 This year marks Erie County’s 200 year anniversary and to celebrate we are offering our guests admission to the museum for $7.16!
We are so pleased to announce that in-person Au-Some Evenings have returned! Our Au-Some families will be the first to experience the all new Car Wash exhibit, presented by Delta Sonic, it's a one of a kind experience that will delight children and adults alike! To register for the event, please email [email protected] Au-Some Evenings are brought to us through Read more about Au-Some Evening »
 This year marks Erie County’s 200 year anniversary and to celebrate we are offering our guests admission to the museum for $7.16!
The Children’s Garden is a 1 hour program in our third floor Tinkering Tank for our littlest ones (ages 2-3) along with their parent or caregiver to engage with each other, follow a simple routine and make new friends.Â
What: The Baby & Me class at Explore & More is designed to support the developmental needs of young children through play! We will provide educator-led, hands on experiences for your child that will encourage their language, social, cognitive and physical skills, all while giving caregivers the opportunity to form friendships with each other. Join us for some discovery and Read more about Baby & Me »
What: Growing Me is the next step after Children’s Garden. This is a one-hour program for ages 4-5 where we focus on Pre-K and Kindergarten readiness skills. In this class children will grow their confidence by practicing skills independently while still receiving parental supervision. In Growing Me we focus on social and emotional development, language and communication, early literacy, and mathematical thinking. We play with puzzles, write, Read more about Growing Me »
Get those wheels turning this weekend with STEM based activities power the play across the museum the third Saturday of each month presented by National Grid. Come play your way through Science, Technology, Engineering & Math based activities that are so fun, kids don’t even know they’re learning! Turnip the volume! Grassroots Gardens will be in the Tinkering Tank Read more about STEM Saturdays presented by National Grid »
In celebration of the Global Day of Play, Monday, June 21st, Fisher-Price will be on site with selfie stations featuring your favorite toys and characters, including Puppy, Sis, and a life-size Rock-a-Stack. Plus, the Cast and Play Crew will be signing up little ones to go behind the scenes at Fisher-Price as toy testers and models. Here you can enter Read more about Global Day of Play: Fisher-Price Pop Up »
Come celebrate our 27th Birthday like it’s 1994. This two-week-long celebration will have special surprises, 90’s themed activities, and birthday celebrations for the entire family. Events will be taking place both in-person and online so the fun doesn’t stop! Children can participate in a scavenger hunt throughout the museum and win prizes. We will share birthday activities and storytime videos Read more about ’90s Birthday Celebration »
The Children’s Garden is a 1 hour program in our third floor Tinkering Tank for our littlest ones (ages 2-3) along with their parent or caregiver to engage with each other, follow a simple routine and make new friends.Â
Come celebrate our 27th Birthday like it’s 1994. This two-week-long celebration will have special surprises, 90’s themed activities, and birthday celebrations for the entire family. Events will be taking place both in-person and online so the fun doesn’t stop! Children can participate in a scavenger hunt throughout the museum and win prizes. We will share birthday activities and storytime videos Read more about ’90s Birthday Celebration »
What: The Baby & Me class at Explore & More is designed to support the developmental needs of young children through play! We will provide educator-led, hands on experiences for your child that will encourage their language, social, cognitive and physical skills, all while giving caregivers the opportunity to form friendships with each other. Join us for some discovery and Read more about Baby & Me »
What: Growing Me is the next step after Children’s Garden. This is a one-hour program for ages 4-5 where we focus on Pre-K and Kindergarten readiness skills. In this class children will grow their confidence by practicing skills independently while still receiving parental supervision. In Growing Me we focus on social and emotional development, language and communication, early literacy, and mathematical thinking. We play with puzzles, write, Read more about Growing Me »
Come celebrate our 27th Birthday like it’s 1994. This two-week-long celebration will have special surprises, 90’s themed activities, and birthday celebrations for the entire family. Events will be taking place both in-person and online so the fun doesn’t stop! Children can participate in a scavenger hunt throughout the museum and win prizes. We will share birthday activities and storytime videos Read more about ’90s Birthday Celebration »
We have the 411 on what you should be doing on Friday, June 25, 2021 at 6pm. It’s time to get your ticket for the raddest Grown-Up Night of Play party at Explore & More – The Ralph C. Wilson, Jr. Children’s Museum. So get your bling on and bounce on over to the museum and celebrate the 90’s with Read more about Grown-Up Night of Play »
The birthday celebration continues with our Birthday Family Day presented by Rich Products, on Saturday, June 26th from 9:30-4:30. Once again, Fisher-Price will be on site with selfie stations and the Cast and Play Crew who will be signing up little ones to go behind the scenes at Fisher-Price as toy testers and models. Plus, enter to win great prizes, Read more about Birthday Family Day presented by Rich Products »
Come celebrate our 27th Birthday like it’s 1994. This two-week-long celebration will have special surprises, 90’s themed activities, and birthday celebrations for the entire family. Events will be taking place both in-person and online so the fun doesn’t stop! Children can participate in a scavenger hunt throughout the museum and win prizes. We will share birthday activities and storytime videos Read more about ’90s Birthday Celebration »
Bring your bike and join Explore & More and GOBike while we host a Bike Rodeo sponsored by Project Play and Wegmans. This event is occuring at Lakeside Bike Park - Buffalo Waterfront - Outer Harbor - 825 Fuhrmann Boulevard, Buffalo.Â
Grab your lab coat and goggles and join us this summer at Explore & More’s Tinker Camp! Spend the week exploring STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math) topics and design challenges that range from building robots to understanding rocket ships.  Discover the true maker in you! Ages: 8 – 12 Date: Monday, June 28th – Friday, July 2nd Time: 8:30am – 4:00pm Read more about STEAM Camp »
Come celebrate our 27th Birthday like it’s 1994. This two-week-long celebration will have special surprises, 90’s themed activities, and birthday celebrations for the entire family. Events will be taking place both in-person and online so the fun doesn’t stop! Children can participate in a scavenger hunt throughout the museum and win prizes. We will share birthday activities and storytime videos Read more about ’90s Birthday Celebration »
The Children’s Garden is a 1 hour program in our third floor Tinkering Tank for our littlest ones (ages 2-3) along with their parent or caregiver to engage with each other, follow a simple routine and make new friends.Â
Come celebrate our 27th Birthday like it’s 1994. This two-week-long celebration will have special surprises, 90’s themed activities, and birthday celebrations for the entire family. Events will be taking place both in-person and online so the fun doesn’t stop! Children can participate in a scavenger hunt throughout the museum and win prizes. We will share birthday activities and storytime videos Read more about ’90s Birthday Celebration »
What: The Baby & Me class at Explore & More is designed to support the developmental needs of young children through play! We will provide educator-led, hands on experiences for your child that will encourage their language, social, cognitive and physical skills, all while giving caregivers the opportunity to form friendships with each other. Join us for some discovery and Read more about Baby & Me »
What: Growing Me is the next step after Children’s Garden. This is a one-hour program for ages 4-5 where we focus on Pre-K and Kindergarten readiness skills. In this class children will grow their confidence by practicing skills independently while still receiving parental supervision. In Growing Me we focus on social and emotional development, language and communication, early literacy, and mathematical thinking. We play with puzzles, write, Read more about Growing Me »
Free Play Fridays presented by Wegmans and Project Play Western New York from 11am-1pm outside at Canalside (for children 10 and under). Each week has a special theme: JULY 2 Bubbles, Blocks, & Balls / An introduction to kickball JULY 9Â Super Soccer Stars with Algonquin Sports JULY 16 Obstacle Course Extravaganza JULY 23 Balls, Bats, and Baseball Hats JULY Read more about Free Play Fridays »
Explore & More is pleased to be part of Museums on Us, Bank of America customers enjoy one free general admission ticket on the first weekend of every month. To register, please call the museum at (716)655-5131. Be sure to present your Bank of America®, Merrill Lynch® or U.S. Trust® credit or debit card and a photo ID when you Read more about Museums on Us »
