Science Communication Workshop for STEM Professionals: Teen Engagement
Join Explora and X Studio to learn how to hook middle and high school students and help them imagine themselves as STEAM professionals. REGISTER HERE
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September 2026
Teen Night: Hardcore Battle of the Bands
Join us at Warehouse 505 for a Hardcore Edition of Battle of the Bands featuring up-and-coming bands from the local metal, punk, hardcore, and heavy rock scene. Doors will open at 6 pm. We will have a food truck, a snack/drink cart, and local orgs with information and resources for teens. The audience will vote for the winner, so stay ...
Worldwide Day of Play
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!
Renewable Energy: Wind Power Educator Workshop
Join us for an in-person educator workshop. Investigate the science and engineering behind renewable energy! Explore hands-on activities with motors and generators, and design your own wind turbine blade using everyday materials. REGISTER HERE
CADurday
Are you 13-19 years old and interested in making your own designs using CAD? If so, you’ve come to the right place! Join X Studio for a three-week workshop to learn the basics of computer-aided design as you create a project of your own. Discover the world of 2D sketching and drafting before diving into 3D modeling and design. This ...
Digital Zines
Create zines about your interests, mental health, activism, and more! For teens 13-19
Intro to GarageBand
Intro to GarageBand basics and navigation. Sound mixing, recording, and beat-making! For teens 13-19
October 2026
Adult Night: Nightmare at the Museum
Step into a world of eerie experiments, potions, and bizarre biology as the museum transforms into a laboratory of strange science and spooky surprises. Costumes encouraged!
Explora-ween!
Boo! Join Explora on Saturday, October 31, from 10 am – 3 pm, for Explora-ween! Get ready for spook-tacular activities, eerie-sistible sweet treats, and mad-scientist experiments that are simply bewitching. Don’t forget to enter our costume contest for a chance to win a monster of a prize!
November 2026
Sensory Friendly Time
We’ve dedicated extra time on dates listed below for our guests who prefer a less sensory-stimulating visit. ● Limited attendance. Tickets will be available to reserve in advance. ● Sensory Kits (noise reduction headphones, fidget objects, timers, social stories, and more)! ● Noise and light reduction (some exhibits might be turned off). ● Additional calming space for sensory breaks.
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