Over 250 interactive exhibits and activities in science, technology, engineering, art, and math

for the whole family

Over 250 interactive exhibits and activities in science, technology, engineering, math, and art

for the whole family

Explora is an innovative experiential learning center located in the heart of Old Town Albuquerque

Explora is an innovative experiential learning center located in the heart of Old Town Albuquerque

Explora is an innovative experiential learning center located in the heart of Old Town Albuquerque

Explora is an innovative experiential learning center located in the heart of Old Town Albuquerque

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You can once again support Explora while participa

You can once again support Explora while participating in Vintage Albuquerque's Fine Wine and Art virtual auction, December 5-12! Find a wonderful gift for someone special or treat yourself, just in time for the holidays!

For more information, visit: www.vintagealbuquerque.org

Bubbles are all about balance. The surface tensio

Bubbles are all about balance.

The surface tension of the soap solution contracts to the smallest possible area. That force is exactly equaled by the air trapped inside as it presses outwardly. A perfect spherical bubble forms due to these mirroring pressures.

Maybe bubbles are a perfect metaphor for the inherent beauty in balancing life's pressures. Or, maybe they're just really fun and pretty. #HowWeExplora #ExploraNM

Shop smart this holiday season, shop Explora onlin

Shop smart this holiday season, shop Explora online! Stay safe, shop local, and show you care by finding the perfect gift at Explora. All shipped orders will arrive at your loved one’s house wrapped and you can even add your own custom message! Contactless curbside pickup and shipping available.

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2020 has been a year of incredible challenges, imp

2020 has been a year of incredible challenges, impacting us all in profound ways. Eight months since our closure, we are immensely grateful for the honor of serving New Mexico’s children, families, and educators in the new remote- and hybrid-learning environment we now share. Explora continues to provide hands-on engagement in STEAM (science, technology, engineering, art, and math) because YOU have stayed connected. Whether you have participated in one of our programs, made a contribution, or shared one of our posts, please know that we value and appreciate your support! Thank you for being a part of our Explora family and we hope you have a wonderful and safe Thanksgiving.

The pathway to a career in STEAM starts with devel

The pathway to a career in STEAM starts with developing children's interest and curiosity early. Explora is pleased to partner with the New Mexico Association for the Education of Young Children (NMAEYC) to offer professional development workshops that build the capacity of education professionals working with our youngest learners and their families to do STEAM activities in their classrooms.

These workshops, held via Zoom, include a kit of supplies and connections to literature, so that participants have a materials-rich, inquiry-based experience that models the type they can provide young children. Participants are early childhood teachers, home childcare providers, preschool teachers, out-of-school time providers, libraries, and teacher cadets from across New Mexico. Participants are using the ideas immediately with their students and families, amplifying the impacts ten-fold.

One teacher wrote, “We are sending home materials weekly for our Pre-K students to use during our Google Meets. I am so pleased that all of the materials for the activities presented are cheap + found at home or found in my classroom/school! I will use all of the ideas in the workshop! I already shared and made some plans with my EA. Some we will do WITH our students in Meets, and some we will package and write a little note with directions for families to do outside of our class times."

It's an ice cube! It seems like nobody slipped up

It's an ice cube! It seems like nobody slipped up this week! Did you know that Jupiter's moon, Europa, is covered in a shell of ice estimated to be 15 miles thick? Visit us next week for another Explora #closeup! #HowWeExplora #STEM #STEAM #ExploraNM #STEMatHome #AllTogetherNM