Field Trips

What Does Explora Offer?

Exhibit Explorations

Bring your group to explore our hands-on exhibit activities and to experience our participatory learning opportunities. An Explora educator will facilitate your group’s one- or two-hour visit.

Classroom Explorations

Classroom Explorations are hour-long, experiential programs facilitated by Explora educators. Each program takes an inquiry approach to learning and involves every student in active exploration of physical materials. Our Classroom Explorations are benchmarked to the standards established for relevant grade levels by the New Mexico Public Education Department. A full list of Classroom Programs begins on page 5 of our Guide to Educational Programs.

Educational Theater Programs

These specialized programs take place in the Explora Theater. Most are original plays about famous people, important achievements or science topics. The characters in the plays describe their lives, their work and the times in which they lived. After each play the audience may ask the actors questions and explore the set.

Programs in Spanish

Explora can provide Exhibit Explorations, Classroom Explorations and Outreach Programs in Spanish. Please make your reservation at least three weeks in advance. Click here for a Spanish translation of this Guide to Educational Programs, or call (505) 224-8323.

Basic Information:

Reservations are required for group visits of 9 or more people. Reservations are confirmed only after Explora has received payment. Programs must be reserved and paid for at least two weeks (10 business days) in advance.

One adult chaperone is required for every six students. Admission for these chaperones is free. There is an additional charge if Explora is required to provide chaperones for your group. Please notify us in advance if additional chaperones will be needed.

Exhibit and Classroom Programs at Explora:

• Two-Hour Classroom/Exhibit Program Package
  Up to 16 people: $120.00
  Each additional person: $7.50 each
• Two-Hour Exhibit Exploration
  Up to 16 people: $96.00
  Each additional person: $6.00 each
• One-Hour Classroom Program or One-Hour Exhibit Program
  Up to 16 people: $64.00
  Each additional person: $4.00 each
• Additional One-Hour Classroom Program
  Up to 16 people: $56.00
  Each additional person: $3.50 each
• Additional One-Hour Exhibit Exploration
  Up to 16 people: $32.00
  Each additional person: $2.00 each
• Custom One-Hour Classroom Exploration
  Up to 16 people: $92.00
  Each additional person: 5.75 each

Making a Reservation:

• Use Explora’s Guide to Educational Programs to select a program.
• Decide on possible dates. Spring is our busiest season; we suggest you book early or choose some Fall dates.
• Contact Reservations at (505) 224-8341. Let us know at this time about any special needs.
• Please note: If payment is not received 15 days prior to your visit, your reservation will be canceled.

Rescheduling or Canceling a visit:

Programs may be rescheduled up to 5 business days prior to the scheduled date for no additional fee.

A 15% booking fee applies to:

• Programs rescheduled fewer than 5 business days in advance.
• Cancelations requested at least 5 business days prior to the scheduled program.
• No shows or cancelations made fewer than 5 business days in advance will be billed the full amount.
• For more information view our Guide to Educational Programs.