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
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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Explora is bringing hands-on science activities to Westgate Library throughout the fall. Join us to explore mirrors, lenses, angles, and symmetry while designing and building your own kaleidoscope. 🌈
We’ll be back at Westgate Library in October, November, and December with more hands-on activities for curious minds of all ages.
September 11 | Kaleidoscope Crazed | 10:30–11:30 AM
Adult Night: Creature Features 🦎
Dive into the wonders of nature and uncover the science behind some of the animal kingdom’s most incredible creatures!
September 18, 2026
6–9 PM
For adults 18+
Come explore, learn, and enjoy a night at Explora!
Get your tickets with the link in our bio!
Show your valid Explora Membership card at admissions to receive your Beaker Bonus!
Draw one coupon per visit to receive special shopping discounts on unique gifts that pique your curiosity at the Explora store!
Not a member yet? Learn more about Explora Membership and join today! Link in bio!
📣 Heads up, Explora family!
Our team is taking a little time to refresh, reset, and get things ready for an exciting season ahead. We’ll see you back at the museum on September 15!
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This summer, 30 middle and high school students spent a week developing coding skills through several different coding environments using a Raspberry Pi. Not a raspberry pie, but a Raspberry Pi, a computer about the size of a credit card that opened the door to hands-on exploration of coding, electronics, and machine learning.
Students coded their own games and used breadboards, simple tools for building and testing electronic circuits, to connect the Raspberry Pi’s GPIO pins. These pins allow the Raspberry Pi to send and receive signals from electronic components like LEDs, switches, and servos, giving students the chance to see their code come to life. High school students took their learning a step further by creating their own machine learning models. Students were then able to take their Raspberry Pi home with them to continue building on the skills they developed.
“I hope to major in engineering in college! This Raspberry Pi is going to allow me to work on my own personal projects. That will teach me new skills and also add them to my portfolio."
Thank you to VanDyke Software for their generous support of this summer camp!
