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We're Open! 10am–4pmSat, Jun 14, 2025130 Main Street, Buffalo, NY 14202Field Trips are back so weekdays might be busier than usual!
We're Open! 10am–4pmSat, Jun 14, 2025130 Main Street, Buffalo, NY 14202Field Trips are back so weekdays might be busier than usual!
We're Open! 10am–4pmSat, Jun 14, 2025130 Main Street, Buffalo, NY 14202Field Trips are back so weekdays might be busier than usual!
We're Open! 10am–4pmSat, Jun 14, 2025130 Main Street, Buffalo, NY 14202Field Trips are back so weekdays might be busier than usual!
We're Open! 10am–4pmSat, Jun 14, 2025130 Main Street, Buffalo, NY 14202Field Trips are back so weekdays might be busier than usual!
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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.

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Toddler Time: Summer Fun For Everyone!

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

Who’s ready for some sand, water play and beach ball fun? These activities (& more!) will all be part of this Toddler Time as we get set for summer in Buffalo! .stk-8u6cf4l .stk-button{padding-top:5px !important;padding-right:25px !important;padding-bottom:5px !important;padding-left:25px !important;background:#ffffff !important;border-top-left-radius:32px !important;border-top-right-radius:32px !important;border-bottom-right-radius:32px !important;border-bottom-left-radius:32px !important;}.stk-8u6cf4l .stk-button:before{box-shadow:0px 5px 0px 0px #42B4E6 !important;border-style:solid !important;border-color:#42B4E6 !important;border-top-width:2px !important;border-right-width:2px !important;border-bottom-width:2px !important;border-left-width:2px !important;}.stk-8u6cf4l .stk-button__inner-text{font-size:20px !important;color:#42B4E6 […]

$20
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Fathers & More Day

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

Free admission for all father figures on Sunday!* We're celebrating Fathers & More Day with sports-themed fun throughout the museum. Some great activities (all included in the price of admission) include: making Father's Day cards, a 3D baseball glove project, a Dad Jokes station, and learning how to tie a tie! The museum will be […]

Free with the price of admission
Featured Featured Event Series Our 6th Birthday Celebration

Our 6th Birthday Celebration

.stk-x15gk2t .stk-img-wrapper{width:49% !important;height:334px !important;} Party like a 6 year old as we commemorate our 6th year at Canalside! Don't miss our Birthday Celebration presented by the Rich Family Foundation from June 25-29. Each day, take part in fun activities that you'd see at a 6-year-old child's birthday - from pixels to princesses! We have a […]

All activities are included in the price of admission
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Canalside Challenge Adult Scavenger Hunt & Finish Line Party

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

Explore & More and the Erie Canal Harbor Development Corporation are hosting an adults-only Scavenger Hunt around Canalside on Wednesday, June 25, 2025 starting at 5pm. Using a phone app, teams of up to 4 will travel about Canalside, revealing clues, and answering fun trivia. This is a great way to bring corporate teams and […]

$25 – $100
Featured Featured Event Series Our 6th Birthday Celebration

Our 6th Birthday Celebration

.stk-5ykmx8o .stk-img-wrapper{width:49% !important;height:334px !important;} Party like a 6 year old as we commemorate our 6th year at Canalside! Don't miss our Birthday Celebration presented by the Rich Family Foundation from June 25-29. Each day, take part in fun activities that you'd see at a 6-year-old child's birthday - from pixels to princesses! We have a […]

All activities are included in the price of admission
Featured Featured Event Series Our 6th Birthday Celebration

Our 6th Birthday Celebration

.stk-lcwb9ts .stk-img-wrapper{width:49% !important;height:334px !important;} Party like a 6 year old as we commemorate our 6th year at Canalside! Don't miss our Birthday Celebration presented by the Rich Family Foundation from June 25-29. Each day, take part in fun activities that you'd see at a 6-year-old child's birthday - from pixels to princesses! We have a […]

All activities are included in the price of admission
Featured Featured Event Series Our 6th Birthday Celebration

Our 6th Birthday Celebration

.stk-d5ag1c2 .stk-img-wrapper{width:49% !important;height:334px !important;} Party like a 6 year old as we commemorate our 6th year at Canalside! Don't miss our Birthday Celebration presented by the Rich Family Foundation from June 25-29. Each day, take part in fun activities that you'd see at a 6-year-old child's birthday - from pixels to princesses! We have a […]

All activities are included in the price of admission
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Build & Play: Jr. Workshop

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

If you build it, you can take it with you! We're hosting another Build & Play Jr. Workshop in partnership with Valu Home Centers on Saturday, June 28. Stop by the Tinkering Tank, build a custom racecar, decorate it, and take it home! It's a great way to celebrate the museum's birthday weekend! All Build […]

Free with the price of admission
Featured Featured Event Series Our 6th Birthday Celebration

Our 6th Birthday Celebration

.stk-6ce4s0b .stk-img-wrapper{width:49% !important;height:334px !important;} Party like a 6 year old as we commemorate our 6th year at Canalside! Don't miss our Birthday Celebration presented by the Rich Family Foundation from June 25-29. Each day, take part in fun activities that you'd see at a 6-year-old child's birthday - from pixels to princesses! We have a […]

All activities are included in the price of admission

Event Series Summer Camps

Week-Long Summer Camps

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

Check out our week-long summer camp schedule! Take advantage of early Bird Pricing through April 30. --Ages: Grades K-3--Time: 8:30am – 4pm--Price Per Child: EXTENDED EARLY BIRD PRICING – $350 for each camp (Prices will increase to $375 on May 16)  – These camps are only sold as five-day packages. Additional Information: --All camps are non-refundable and non-transferable. […]

$350
Event Series Summer Camps

Week-Long Summer Camps

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

Check out our week-long summer camp schedule! Take advantage of early Bird Pricing through April 30. --Ages: Grades K-3--Time: 8:30am – 4pm--Price Per Child: EXTENDED EARLY BIRD PRICING – $350 for each camp (Prices will increase to $375 on May 16)  – These camps are only sold as five-day packages. Additional Information: --All camps are non-refundable and non-transferable. […]

$350
Event Series Summer Camps

Week-Long Summer Camps

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

Check out our week-long summer camp schedule! Take advantage of early Bird Pricing through April 30. --Ages: Grades K-3--Time: 8:30am – 4pm--Price Per Child: EXTENDED EARLY BIRD PRICING – $350 for each camp (Prices will increase to $375 on May 16)  – These camps are only sold as five-day packages. Additional Information: --All camps are non-refundable and non-transferable. […]

$350

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