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Accessibility
Wheelchair accessible; sensory-friendly backpacks available; universal changing tables; sensory-friendly rooms for breaks; customized visual, social, communicative, sensory and behavioral supports throughout museum; bilingual signage; Au-Some Evenings programming; inclusive exhibits highlighting neighbors from around the world; designed for children with all abilities
About Explore & More - The Ralph C. Wilson, Jr. Children's Museum
NY-themed play area & education center. Games, exhibits & workshops designed to teach kids about the urban history of Western New York.
Quick Facts
- Type
- Children's Museum
- Ranking
- #5 Children's Museum in the Country (USA TODAY 10Best, 2026)
- Size & Location
- 43,000 sq ft at downtown Buffalo Canalside
- Admission
- $16 adults/kids ages 1+, free under 1; special discount days $5-$10
- Highlights
- Tinkering Tank, Art Studio, Cooking Galley, sensory-friendly spaces, year-round camps and classes
What visitors say
Pretty good. It's a nice fun stop with the little girl. This would definitely be an awesome once winter breaks and ushers in seasonal change with warmer weather, as there's so much to do as a family. Some of the things at the facility…
My family had a great experience at the museum while visiting from out of town. Although small there was more than enough for our little ones to do and be kept busy. The staff did a great job of directing us to the floors that were not…
We had the best time at Explore & More! The kids loved it and they had a calming room that was perfect for my daughter! Highly recommend!!! We even met one of the workers, Craig, and he had the best attitude! Thank you Explore & More :)
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