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

A world where PLAY unlocks the limitless potential in all of us.

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Place-Based Play

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. This totally unique location makes it the perfect place to learn about the region’s roots as an innovative port at the turn of the century, while using hands-on play to spark the imagination of the next generation of great minds.

Dating back to 2007, Explore & More became the first organization to offer children’s programming at Canalside. The early partnership with the Erie Canal Harbor Development Corporation (ECHDC) led to Explore & More being selected as the anchor attraction on Buffalo’s revitalized waterfront – a year-round draw for residents and tourists to ignite children’s imagination, economic development and community partnerships.

The mission of Explore & More - The Ralph C. Wilson, Jr. Children's Museum is to provide best-in-class PLAY experiences where all children, families and the community can explore, learn and develop together.