Visitor Information

Explora is a new kind of learning place, providing real experiences with real things that put people’s learning in their own hands. Explora is part science center, part children’s museum, part free-choice school, part grandma’s attic, part grandpa’s garage, part laboratory, part neighborhood full of interesting people, and part of many people’s lives. Exhibits are designed to engage visitors of all ages.

Educational Programs, Store, Parties, and Rentals

• Participate in our educational programs including Winter Camp, Growing a Scientist, After School Clubs, and programs for schools and groups, including Field Trips and Outreach.
• Visit Ideas, the Store at Explora and you’ll find unusual and unique gifts that inspire the imagination and challenge the brain!
• Explora can host birthday parties, and other events and meetings.

Explora is located in Albuquerque's Old Town:

• 1701 Mountain Road NW
  Albuquerque, NM 87104

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Hours of operation are:

• Mon-Sat: 10 am - 6 pm
• Sun: 12 pm - 6 pm
• Explora is closed on January 1, July 4, the week after Labor Day, 
  Thanksgiving, and December 25.

Admission to Explora

• Adults 12-64 $8.00
• Seniors 65+ $5.00
• Children 1-11 $4.00
• Children (under 1) free
• Groups: Reservations Required. Please visit our "Groups" page for more information.
• If you require special assistance to enjoy Explora, please contact us before your next visit.

Contact Explora

(505) 224-8300
explora@explora.us
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Area Activities

Explora is located in the heart of Albuquerques historic Old Town district. A trip to Explora can be combined with a day of historic visits and shopping in Old Town. Several other museums are nearby: The New Mexico Museum of Natural History and Science and The Albuquerque Museum of Art and History. The Albuquerque Biopark (zoo, aquarium, botanic garden, Tingley Beach) is also close.