As a center for lifelong learning, !Explora! houses more than 250 hands-on scientific exhibits for visitors of all ages on topics as diverse as water, the Rio Grande, light and optics, biological perception, and energy. It features exhibits utilizing technology that is creatively accessible to the public and exhibits that engage visitors in creating all kinds of art. You could spend an hour and...
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We have an annual membership that we use extensively. Our younger children have a ball everytime we go. It is best to go in the afternoon on weekdays as it can get very busy and you end up waiting for displays.
Explora visitors are encouraged to keep their hands ON the 250 exhibits throughout its facility. The store at Explora provides a quality shopping experience with educational books, hands-on science kits and challenging puzzles for all ages. Explora hosts on-going educational programs, birthday parties and seasonal camp classes, and there are numerous opportunities for community rentals...
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on April 13, 2009, (Edited June 13, 2005)
Explora is a magnificant science and learning museum for shildren of all ages. Heck, my husband and I always seem to have just as much fun as the kids do. Lots of different learning and mind teasing activities and exhibits! A MUST SEE!