(WNY News Now) – Buffalo, NY – Explore & More – The Ralph C. Wilson, Jr. Children’s Museum will be open for play again on Saturday, May 11 with Pay What You Wish! admission.
Guests will have the option of paying either $7, $10, or $13 for admission May 11-12 and May 15-19 as the museum resumes its normal operating hours (Wednesday-Sunday from 10 a.m. until 4 p.m.). General admission is usually just $13 for adults and children ages 1 & up.
A mechanical failure of the museum’s fire suppression system on Monday led to extreme flooding on the third and fourth floors of the museum. The Community Treehouse on the fourth floor is undergoing repairs and is closed until further notice. Explore & More’s leadership team is working with Buffalo Treehouse, who designed and constructed the exhibit, to plan what is next. With the Treehouse offline, we are also working diligently to maximize the fun in other spaces of the museum.
As damage continues to be assessed, we are committed to making the safety of all guests our top priority. The museum will be closed to the public Thursday, May 9 and Friday, May 10.
We would like to thank the community for their words of encouragement and support. As a museum that is 95 percent self-funded, the backing of the community ensures that the play continues.
Members of the general public and businesses looking to provide additional support to the museum may do so through a donation in an amount of their choosing. They can visit the Donation page at exploreandmore.org for more information. Gift cards are also available for sale.
And Saturday marks the start of Mothers & More Weekend at the museum as we celebrate the amazing women who nurture and care for others. Here is a list of programming events scheduled for this weekend:
All Weekend:
Origami tulips
Card making
Saturday, May 11:
Bath Bombs with Milk for Health (12 p.m.-2 p.m.)
Botanical Gardens Plant Activity
Alice Ever After Books Storytime (11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.)
Sunday, May 12:
Dragon Girl Tea sampling (11 a.m.-1 p.m.)
Plant-able Flowers
About Explore & More – The Ralph C. Wilson, Jr. Children’s Museum (just “Explore & More” in subsequent references)
Located in the heart of Buffalo at Canalside, Explore & More offers children and families four floors of fun to unlock the limitless potential in all of us. PLAY in our immersive, hands-on exhibits while igniting children’s imaginations. LEARN about Western New York’s history of innovation while dreaming of new discoveries. EXPLORE diverse cultures and unique experiences. Play Into Possibilities!
Visit exploreandmore.org and connect with us on Facebook and Instagram.
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