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
Meet an Emerging Scientist
Upcoming Events
Meet an Emerging Scientist
We’ve dedicated extra time for our guests who
prefer a less sensory-stimulating visit!
● Limited attendance. Tickets will be available for advance reservation.
● 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.
🎟️ Reserve your tickets at the link in our bio
Monday mornings are made for the little ones!
Toddler Time opens Explora an hour early so your mini explorers can enjoy music, story time, and the whole museum before the crowds.
And let’s be honest, Mr. Tom’s music and story time is a highlight for the grown-ups too. A perfect start to the week!
Meet New Mexico’s next generation of scientists featuring research challenge award winners!
Come to chat with high school and middle school students about their projects and celebrate young scientists in our community.
Saturday, May 2 | 10 am - 1 pm
What does "STEAM for All" look like?
To explore the topic, Explora partnered with the LANL Foundation to host an in-person workshop for early childhood educators in Española. Explora drew on their work with NUDL: Designing for Neurodiverse Learners Using Universal Design Principles, an NSF-funded project with the Children`s Museum of Pittsburgh and the New York Hall of Science.
Participants learned how Universal Design for Learning principles can show up in STEAM activities, including how to anticipate diversity and provide multiple means of engagement, representation, and expression through activity design, physical environment, facilitation choices, and social interactions.
One teacher said, "I loved the visuals and guidelines at the end. A great tool for expanding my lessons," while another noted that she learned how to use "everyday items to promote learning with diverse instruments and toys unique to learn, and interactive and engagement techniques from instructors."
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Educators, this one`s for you! 🫧
Join us May 7 for Bubble Bubble, a virtual workshop where you`ll explore surface tension, build bubble sculptures, create bubble art, and pick up ideas for weaving literature and science together. Earn 2 CEU hours while you`re at it.
⚠️ Registration closes Wednesday, April 29!
🔗 Link in Bio
Thanks to early childhood funding from Sandia National Labs, Explora led five hours of hands-on, inquiry-based science sessions at the NMAEYC conference.
In the "Rocks and Water" session, over 50 educators from across New Mexico learned how to capture their students` natural curiosity about rocks and turn it into a deeper experience of discovery. They compared the buoyancy, rolling, and weight of their rocks through systematic investigations.
The "AI for Early Childhood" session provided activities on data sorting, feature extraction, and machine learning for pre-K through third-grade students. One participant said, "I am excited to try using the different AI tools discussed in teaching, like Quick Draw and Teachable Machine."
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