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
Halloween Series: Pumpkin Carving
Upcoming Events
Halloween Series: Pumpkin Carving
Explora celebrated World Space Week along with partners across the state!
With help from our community partners at the Natural History Museum, visitors viewed the Sun through a solar telescope, while teen volunteers sketched what they saw through a solar viewer. Families also took on a solar system scavenger hunt, searching the museum for planets placed at the correct distances from a 1-inch-scale Sun!
A huge thank-you to everyone who came to explore with us, our teen volunteers, and our community partners who helped make these experiences possible. Your curiosity and collaboration make science more engaging, accessible, and fun for our whole community! 🪐
Come Celebrate Bat Week at Explora!
Join special guests from Bosque del Apache National Wildlife Refuge, NMSU, and Bat Conservation International at Explora for presentations and crafts to learn all about our nocturnal neighbors and their impact on our ecosystem.
It will be a flying good time!
Saturday, October 24
10 am-1 pm
❄️ Winter Break Camps at Explora
Keep the learning going over winter break! Explore hands-on camps featuring art, robotics, coding, chemistry, space, engineering, and more. With creative projects and science investigations for students from Pre-K through 8th grade, there`s plenty to explore.
December 21–23, December 28–30, and January 4
Camps for Pre-K through 8th grade
Half-day and full-day options available
Registration is open now!
Explore camp themes, find the right fit, and register at the link in our bio!
Some of the best learning happens outside the classroom!
Recently, educators from across New Mexico came together for the Teaching Beyond the Walls Garden Crawl, a day of hands-on exploration, collaboration, and inspiration focused on bringing outdoor learning to life.
The day began at Alameda Elementary, where educators explored how school gardens connect students with science, sustainability, food systems, and stewardship of gardening. While continuing the day at the Albuquerque City Greenhouse, participants learned about plant care and propagation from local horticulture experts before rolling up their sleeves at La Mesa Elementary to help create a new outdoor learning space.
Along the way, educators shared ideas, built connections, and discovered new ways to bring garden-based learning back to their own schools.
“There are amazing things going on at schools all over town! Our school just started our garden, and I was able to walk away with so many ideas and connections to great folks that are able to help us along the way!” shared one participating teacher.
Explora was proud to collaborate with the Middle Rio Grande Conservancy District, Ciudad Soil and Water Conservation District, and local community partners to make this experience possible.
Thank you to our partners and participating educators for helping grow opportunities for hands-on learning across New Mexico!
🧪 Nightmare at the Museum is almost here!
Spend your Friday night exploring eerie experiments, strange science, peculiar potions, and supernatural surprises at Explora. Costumes are encouraged, and snacks and drinks will be available for purchase.
📅 October 16
⏰ 6–9 pm
Ages 18+
Get your tickets and join us for a spooky night at the museum!
Meet a Scientist: Nuclear Engineering 🔬
Join Explora on Sunday, October 18, for hands-on activities exploring nuclear science and engineering in celebration of Nuclear Engineering Week!
📅 Sunday, October 18
⏰ 10 am–1 pm
