Explore & More – The Ralph C. Wilson, Jr. Children’s Museum
130 Main St.
Photography must be approved by Parents/Guardians.
Fully handicap/stroller accessible.
Restrooms available.
Special Hours: 10am -2pm
Last admittance: 2pm
Important Information on Visiting the Museum:
At Explore & More – The Ralph C. Wilson, Jr. Children’s Museum, we are all about play. Visitors coming to the museum will have two opportunities:
1.) Free Family Admission: Adults with children can experience the museum on their own for free from 10am to 2pm – timed tickets are required for free admission. Adults attending without children will not be allowed to reserve the Free Family Admission Tickets as part of Doors Open Buffalo.
Free Museum Admission for Families with Children: Click Here to Reserve Your Free Timed Tickets
2.) Guided Museum Tour – SOLD OUT: Adults with or without children will have the opportunity to take a guided tour with the President & CEO. The tour will cover the four floors telling about the history and premise of the museum, the exhibits and understanding the power of play. The tours will begin promptly at the time listed. Please select your tour time above. The tours are approximately 30 minutes in length.
Guided Tour for Adults Option: Click Here to Reserve Your Free Timed Tickets
Building Description:
On the waterfront of Canalside, the museum offers four (4) floors of play that tells the story of Western New York in our themed play areas.
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