Explore & More - The Ralph C. Wilson, Jr. Children's Museum

Due to popular demand, we’ve opened up more spots in our “Happy Holidays Around The World” day camp for 2nd & 3rd Graders August 31-September 4. Book individual days now before these spaces fill up!
 
Our camps are led by our professional educators, and we are licensed and regulated by the New York State Office of Child & Family Services. Fun, hands-on experiences will spark creativity, imagination, and exploration. Children will participate in planned academic-based science & art activities, and venture to play throughout the museum.
 
Camps fill up quickly and spaces are limited, so reserve your child’s spot today! Register at exploreandmore.org/camps! For more information, call us at 716-655-5131 ext. 3 or email [email protected].

As we celebrate our museum’s 7th birthday at Canalside this week, we’re throwing a special after-hours party designed for pre-teens & beyond who have functional and developmental needs to enjoy Explore & More that’s completely FREE thanks to the support from our friends at M&T Bank. Come to our “Play Your Way” party on Sunday, June 28 from 3:30pm-5:30pm.

Guests will need to register in advance here: https://exploreandmore.org/event/play-your-way-party-june-2026/. Space is limited.

Included in the event is a special performance from WOW Party (seated is limited and first come, first served), birthday treat cups courtesy of Milk For Health, a dance party facilitated by Danceability Inc., plus fun activities and crafts in our studios.

Our Gabby's Dollhouse MEOWseum Discovery Days will be November 6-15! We'll have more details in the coming weeks!

We're excited to announce the return of Gabby's Dollhouse MEOWseum Discovery Days in 2026!

ACM and DreamWorks Animation are continuing their partnership for a second year to bring imaginative, play-based learning experiences to families nationwide. This year's expanded program will reach 64 ACM member museums and introduce activities inspired by Fairylandia, the magical world featured in the latest season of Gabby's Dollhouse.

In 2025, MEOWseum Discovery Days welcomed more than 56,000 guests across 44 museums, demonstrating the power of partnerships that connect children and families with hands-on learning experiences.

Together, ACM and DreamWorks Animation are celebrating creativity, curiosity, social-emotional learning, and the joy of play in children's museums across the country.

Read the full announcement and view participating locations, here: https://childrensmuseums.org/2026/06/17/return-of-gabbys-dollhouse-meowseum-discovery-days-in-2026/