Over 250 interactive exhibits and activities in science, technology, engineering, art, and math
for the whole familyOver 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
Upcoming Events
Upcoming Events
Brillante, Explora`s play-based, STEAM-focused childcare center, is expanding. Families are encouraged to join our waitlist for construction updates and enrollment opportunities!
You can learn more and join the waitlist at the link in our bio!
This week at Explora, our team is taking some time to care for the place where so much learning, discovery, and connection happens! Our annual maintenance week gives us an opportunity to deep clean, repair, refresh, and take care of the museum and its exhibits.
Every day, Explora welcomes school groups, families, campers, teens, members, and visitors of all ages looking for a place to be curious. Behind all of those experiences is a lot of care! Our exhibits are built and maintained by the people who work here. Our Visitor Experience team helps make each visit welcoming, friendly, and full of opportunities to learn. Our educators, program teams, facilities staff, volunteers, and so many others work behind the scenes to keep Explora a place where people can experiment, ask questions, make connections, and see themselves as learners.
So while maintenance week may mean cleaning an exhibit or giving a space a much-needed refresh, it is really about something bigger: taking care of a place that belongs to our whole community!
Explora exists because of the people who believe in the power of hands-on learning. We are grateful to have a community that makes Explora such a special place to learn, play, wonder, and discover!
Book an Exhibit and Classroom Exploration combo in September, October, or November 2026 and receive $1 off admission per person!
Use the link in our bio to book today!
Let’s play!
Join Explora on Saturday, September 26, from 10 am - 3 pm, for Worldwide Day of Play! Spend the day enjoying playful activities in the museum`s outdoor spaces, including our new outdoor exhibition, Explora Inside Out.
Remember, we can’t spell FUN without U!
CNM student parents, we’ve got you covered. 💜
Need some time to study? Through a partnership between Explora, Brillante Early Learning Center, and CNM, currently enrolled CNM students can receive FREE childcare while they study on-site at Explora.
Childcare is available 9/2–12/2
Questions? Email brillante@explora.us
In July, Explora welcomed 37 teens to Teen Science Café for an evening exploring the science and real-world applications of laser technology. We were excited to welcome eight professionals from Boeing’s laser and electro-optical team, who shared their expertise and allowed teens to learn directly from STEM professionals working here in New Mexico.
The evening combined conversation with hands-on exploration as teens learned about laser alignment and interferometry, a technique that uses lasers to make incredibly precise measurements. They also explored image relay and laser tracking, discovering how these technologies are used in everything from cameras and telescopes to aircraft and manufacturing.
Boeing team members were impressed by the teens’ curiosity and thoughtful questions, including one teen who was able to identify the purpose of one of the demonstrations on their own.
We are grateful to Boeing for sharing their time, knowledge, and enthusiasm with our teens and for their continued partnership with Explora. Their team shared that they greatly enjoyed the experience and look forward to future opportunities to engage with our community.
Thank you, Boeing, for helping our teens see where their curiosity and interest in STEM can take them!
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