Explore & More - The Ralph C. Wilson, Jr. Children's Museum
Museums, Historical Sites, and ZoosNew York, United States11-50 Employees
Explore & More - The Ralph C. Wilson, Jr. Children’s Museum is a nonprofit cultural institution focused on hands-on, interactive exhibits for children and families. Based in Buffalo, New York, the museum operates a 43,000-square-foot facility that aims to provide engaging learning experiences through play, with programs that reach diverse audiences and support for Title 1 schools to visit free of charge. The organization serves families in Western New York and emphasizes early childhood development, cultural exchange, and adaptive programming to meet community needs, including outreach and inclusive programming for children with Autism Spectrum Disorder and other processing differences. Since its relocation and expansion in 2019, the museum has positioned itself as a regional leader in experiential learning, offering year-round activities and regularly updating exhibits to reflect community interests. A recent development includes a collaboration with Shea's Performing Arts Center to introduce new immersive exhibitions, illustrating ongoing efforts to expand its immersive, stage-related programming.