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 43,000 sq. feet of fun in downtown Buffalo. The museum, which opened in its new location in 2019, sits at the crossroads of replica canals and bridges that have become year-round community ...

Explore & More – The Ralph C. Wilson, Jr. Children’s Museum seeks to create a safe, healthy and welcoming environment with exhibits and activities designed for the benefit and enjoyment of children and their families, friends and caregivers.

Built on the historic footprint of the terminus of the Erie Canal, the all-new Explore & More – The Ralph C. Wilson, Jr. Children’s Museum sits at the crossroads between canals and bridges that have become year-round community destinations on the city’s waterfront at Canalside.

The museum has seven permanent Play Zones: Being Good Neighbors, Moving Water, Playing Together, Building Buffalo, Lighting Buffalo’s Imagination, Farm to Fork and the Rooftop Terrace. Our temporary exhibit gallery will welcome new play opportunities to our museum on a changing schedule; currently, our Person Centered Services Community ...

Explore & More is the perfect place to learn about the region’s past roots with child-led and family friendly play that helps develop the whole child.

Free admission to Explore & More for up to six (6) individuals (up to 2 adults). ACM Reciprocity with 50% off admission to more than 200 children’s museums nationwide through the Association of Children’s Museum ACM Reciprocal Membership Program; $2 off our regular general admission for walk-in guests (Not available for online reservations.

From dinosaurs and detectives to superheroes and STEAM, Explore & More has the perfect camp to capture your kid’s imagination and enrich their summer!

Explore & More is 95% self-funded so every donation — including those of time, services or money — makes a difference in the museum’s programs, exhibits and activities.

Built as the first place-based children’s museum of its kind, the museum features seven educational play zones that offer hands-on exhibits that tell the unique story of Buffalo. The museum’s zones reveal stories of our region’s history, geography, culture, agriculture, architecture, athletics, industry and innovation through exhibits ...

Engage eager learners during a hands-on field trip to Explore & More. Our immersive play zones were designed with your group’s needs, curriculum, and interests in mind. Groups of 10 or more paying visitors with advance reservation will receive a group rate.