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

Museum Hours (June 2024)

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)

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.

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.

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Explore & More’s 5th Birthday Celebration

Explore & More - The Ralph C. Wilson, Jr. Children's Museum 130 Main Street, Buffalo

CELEBRATING 30 YEARS OF EXPLORE & MORE June 30 Only: $5 admission for all guests, courtesy of KeyBank Open: 10am-4pm (Members Only at 9:30am) All-Day Activities: Birthday Crown Crafts in the Tinkering Tank (3rd Floor) Cupcake Crafts in the Celebration Room (3rd Floor) Scavenger Hunt Presented by Chef’s Restaurant 10am-2pm: Canalside Children’s Book Festival (More details) 11am-1pm: Meet & Greet your favorite cartoon Read more about Explore & More’s 5th Birthday Celebration »

Field trips are back! Please be aware that it will be busier than usual.