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Explore & More – The Ralph C. Wilson, Jr. Children's Museum features Science + You, a child-size laboratory in its brand-new Temporary Exhibit Gallery at Canalside on Buffalo's waterfront. Visitors engage with hands-on exhibits including the Moving Water Play Zone and Community Treehouse, plus special events like Halloween Spooktacular and Mini-Golf Night for Grown-Ups. The museum offers Toddler Time classes for ages 18 months to 3 years and provides sensory-friendly backpacks, quiet rooms, and call-ahead accommodations for children with special needs. Regular admission is charged, with tickets sold online on the museum's site. Three verified discounts apply: ACM Reciprocal Network members receive 50 percent off for up to 6 people; Bank of America cardholders get one free admission during the first full weekend of each month; Buffalo & Erie County Public Library cardholders receive $2 off admission. The museum operates Wednesday through Sunday with varying seasonal hours published on its site.
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Prices quoted for Sat, Oct 31 · Sun, Nov 1
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Prices quoted for Sat, Oct 31 · Sun, Nov 1
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These are Explore & More - The Ralph C. Wilson, Jr. Children's Museum’s own prices. You choose and pay on Explore & More - The Ralph C. Wilson, Jr. Children's Museum’s ticket page, not here.
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Hours: Open Wednesday-Sunday (10am-4pm unless otherwise noted)
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2 reasons to go, each in the venue’s own words, with the date we checked it.
Oct 24 – 31Event
Families wear costumes and trick-or-treat throughout the museum across three exhibit floors and studios. Trick-or-treat stations on Floors 2, 3, and 4 offer candy and allergy-friendly treats handed out by staff and volunteers.
Check event details and ticket requirements with the venue.
“The best family-friendly Halloween event in Western New York is back at Explore & More starting October 24!”
Oct 30 – 31Event
The museum hosts Halloween Spooktacular on October 30 and 31, from 10am to 3pm. Families can enjoy themed activities and celebrations throughout the children's museum.
Check event details and ticket requirements with the venue.
“Halloween Spooktacular 2026 October 30 @ 10:00 am – 3:00 pm”
$2 off regular general admission for library cardholders
“receive $2 off regular general admission & 5% off in the Low Bridge Café”
One free general admission for Bank of America, Merrill or Bank of America Private Bank credit or debit cardholders during the first full weekend of every month.
“One free general admission is limited to the individual cardholder”
Members of ACM's Reciprocal Network receive 50% off regular admission for up to 6 people
“Members of ACM's Reciprocal Network receive 50% off regular admission for up to 6 people”
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