On Buffalo's waterfront, residents and out-of-town visitors alike can discover a variety of exciting attractions and delicious restaurants that will keep you busy while you're here. If you're someone who happens to be exploring the Queen City with a younger adventurer or perhaps your entire family, then you may be interested in tracking down which destinations in our area are the most kid-friendly. Well, thankfully just steps away from some of our favorite places to check out in the city, you can find one of Western New York's best children's museums and it'll keep your entire family busy with smiles on their faces all day long. Ready to see what Explore & More has to offer? Then let us show you what's new here and why we love this place so much!

Located Canalside, where you're right near the city's marvelous riverfront, Explore & More, The Ralph C. Wilson, Jr. Children’s Museum, is one of our absolute favorite family-friendly attractions to visit in Buffalo.

For those who have never had the pleasure of visiting this attraction, Explore & More is made up of seven play zones...

...and three exciting educational studios that will show your family a fun side of Western New York.

As you and your family explore the museum, you’ll be able to discover how each zone tells a unique story of our region, whether it be relating to history, geography, culture, agriculture, architecture, athletics, commerce or innovation.

Plus, all throughout the museum you'll find child-led exhibits that even the littlest of visitors will be eager to get their hands on.

The multi-floor museum will leave you full of excitement, as you go from one room to the next with your family exploring and having fun all while you're learning.

As much as we love the Being Good Neighbors, Moving Water, Playing Together, Lighting Buffalo’s Imagination, Building Buffalo, Farm To Fork, and Rooftop Terrace exhibits, there’s one recent addition to the museum that we’ve all been quite excited about.

Aside from the new Super Service Auto Center and West Side Bazaar Market exhibits, Explore & More has recently unveiled their new Community Treehouse. Dreamy, huh?

Unlike many of the treehouses you'll generally stumble upon, the Explore & More Treehouse is focused on being inclusive and able to accommodate those who have disabilities - with a lift that provides access to the second floor.

Highlighting Western New York's amazing woodland scenery, the treehouse exhibit is one of the three newest exhibits to open up in February of 2020 that's quickly been gaining attention from Buffalonians.

To find out more about all that you can enjoy at Explore & More, click here.

Hours:

Monday - 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Tuesday - Closed

Wednesday through Friday - 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Saturday - 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Sunday - 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.

To stay up to date with all that's happening at Explore & More, be sure to follow their official Facebook page!

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