Explora has been from the very beginning, a collaboration of great visions.  It began around 1983 with two individual groups who with no knowledge of each other’s existence had similar ideas: the first group envisioned a “children’s exploratorium,” while the second had the idea of a “science and technology exploratorium.” Since the merging of the two ideals in 1995 Explora has been, and will continue to be, a learning place for people of all races, ages, genders, abilities, and backgrounds. We believe that family, caregivers, peers, and colleagues are essential partners in learning. Explora advocates for lifelong, materials-rich inquiry, while acknowledging that it isn’t always easy. We value curiosity, hands-on trial and error, and the agency and growth that comes with both failing and succeeding.

Here, families and people of all ages can learn together through over 250 exhibit activities in science, technology and art. For adults, we offer events like Adult Night that come with your very own Explora at home kit! In the community, we also provide semester long, seasonal camps, and fun educational programs such as Family Science Nights and our Youth Intern Program. Teachers are also encouraged to join our educator workshops and take advantage of our professional development opportunities. Visit our Programs Page today and take pride in partnering with us to bring Explora’s unique experiential learning activities to New Mexico.

Located at 1701 Mountain Rd NW, Albuquerque, NM 87104 Explora is Albuquerque's science center that's fun for the whole family. 

For more information, please call (505) 600-6072 or email us at explora@explora.us