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Museum Hours

☀️ Open for Play: Wednesday-Sunday: 10am-4pm
☀️ Members Only: Wednesday-Sunday: 9:30am-10am
🕙 Closed: Monday and Tuesday

Admission

Adults & Children (ages 1 & up): $13
Children under age 1: Free
Explore & More Members: Free
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Explore & More offers free and discounted admission through multiple programs, including annual memberships.

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Welcome to Explore & More!

A world-class children’s museum that celebrates the power of child-led play, Explore & More – The Ralph C. Wilson, Jr. Children’s Museum features four floors of fun in downtown Buffalo. The 43,000 sq. ft. museum sits at the crossroads of replica canals and bridges that have become year-round community destinations at Canalside.

The museum reflects that sense of place with thoughtfully crafted exhibits to create a welcoming community center that invites all families to play, wonder, discover, learn, and grow together.

Hear what our visitors are saying

  • Lindo lugar, mucha historia.

    Javier Chaverri Avatar Javier Chaverri
    May 1, 2023
  • I took my 5 and 6 year old yesterday for the first time. They LOVED it!! The exhibits were interactive and engaging and kept them busy for hours! In terms of COVID - workers were CONSTANTLY sanitizing everything and there were rules for social distancing, which made us feel safe. We especially loved the crafting rooms - lots of unlimited supplies for creating and recreating. Overall, the place was gorgeous, the lay out was great, and the activities were a great mix of play and education. We will definitely be going back! The kids are curious to see what the rooftop set up is all about during the warmer weather months. 😁😁

    Luanne Strusa Avatar Luanne Strusa
    February 18, 2021
  • Tremendous place to take the children for a fun exciting and learning experience. Wears out the parents and grandparents.

    Jim Yaeger Avatar Jim Yaeger
    September 23, 2023
  • Kids had a blast. It was free for military which was a blessing. Went on a rainy day and was busy but there was so much to do.

    Joel Sabella Avatar Joel Sabella
    August 23, 2023
  • This was all of our first times being here and OMG!! This is perfect for kids of all ages and us adults 😀 too! We couldn't believe all the different activities and play stations they had. They honestly have a station that looks just like a doctor's office with X-rays, sheets between the little plastic beds it's so adorable! There's so much more than I can explain. I totally absolutely recommend bringing the whole family here for a nice day down at the water front. You can look out the window of Explore and more and see lake Erie even. Did I mention it is 4 floors of fun, elevator of stairs. I hope this urges someone to grab their family and head down to Ralph Wilson Jr. Explore and more. The first time you're there you'll fall in love with this place!!

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    danielle Riley Avatar danielle Riley
    May 8, 2023
Field trips are back! Please be aware that it will be busier than usual.