Explore And More Ralph C. Wilson Jr. Children's Museum : Explore Buffalo

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: Limited tickets available here for adults with children – experience the museum on your own for free from 10am to 2pm. Adults attending without children will not be allowed to reserve the Free Family Admission Tickets as part of Doors Open Buffalo.

Museum Admission for Families With Children: Click Here to Reserve Your Free Tickets *
*Limited to 2 adults and 4 children per reservation

2.) Guided Museum Tour: Adults will have the opportunity to take a guided tour with Explore & More staff. 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

Visitor Experience: Explore & More was founded on the belief that every child deserves the right to play, laugh, and learn. The 43,000 sq. ft. museum features three floors of exhibits that showcase the history, innovation and wonder of Buffalo and Western New York. In addition to our wonderful exhibits, our studio spaces and other play areas throughout the museum allow children to engage in STEM activities, arts & crafts and other fun play experiences.

Building Description: Explore & More Children’s Museum was designed by Fontanese Folts Aubrecht Ernst Architects and built by LeChase Construction, opening its doors in 2019. The architecture draws inspiration from Buffalo’s historic Erie Canal terminal, aiming to blend the city’s heritage with modern design. A key feature of the building is a rooftop

terrace on the fourth floor with views of the canals and city. Two sides of the building border a man-made canal that functions as an outdoor skating rink in the winter and a shallow waterway for paddle boats in the summer.