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
Dungeons and Dragons Club
Upcoming Events
Dungeons and Dragons Club
Spring break camp at the Agri-Nature Center: Calling All Pollinators 🌱🐝
Student scientists explored the powerful connections between animals, plants, and the food we eat.
Throughout the week, campers discovered the vital role of pollinators, bees, butterflies, birds, moths, and bats in growing the foods that feed both people and farm animals. Through hands-on activities, building bee hotels, and observing insects in the garden with Master Gardeners, campers began to see how small creatures make a big difference in our food supply.
Local members of 4-H came by for a special visit and brought baby chicks and Nigerian Dwarf goats for campers to meet up close. Campers learned how farmers care for animals, why livestock are important to local food systems, and how farms depend on healthy ecosystems.
To bring the lesson full circle, NM Cheese Guild visited the camp to introduce student scientists to the world of cheese. During a guided tasting, campers learned how milk from animals like goats and cows becomes cheese, and how pollinator-supported plants influence the flavors of milk and dairy products. By connecting pollinators, livestock, and food production, campers experienced a farm-to-table journey firsthand.
Explora looks a little different after hours! Adult Night is 18+ and always a good time.
Join us TOMORROW, May 15 from 6–9pm for Adult Night: Lab Coats & Love Notes. Prom attire highly encouraged! 🧪🩷
Summer is almost here, and we still have spots open in some of our favorite camps! Here`s a peek at a few you won`t want to miss:
🌿 Bosque Time Capsule (3rd-6th, June 15) - Travel through the history of the Bosque at Valle de Oro National Wildlife Refuge. It`s a week-long adventure through one of New Mexico`s most iconic landscapes.
🎈 Art and Science of Ballooning in NM (K-5th, June 15) - Spend the week at the Anderson Abruzzo International Balloon Museum exploring buoyancy, weather science, and all things hot air balloons.
🚀 Soaring into STEM: Near Space Balloon Camp (4th-9th, July 27) - Build a real payload, launch a high-altitude balloon, and analyze data from near space. This one is offered in partnership with ScienceHeads.org and Sandia National Laboratories.
🌱 Farming SOILutions, Seed to Plate, and Calling All Pollinators (PreK-5th, various dates) - Head out to the Agri-Nature Center in Los Ranchos for hands-on farm camp fun.
Plus tons more camps at Explora for PreK through 12th grade, including music, robotics, animal science, the human body, and more.
Financial assistance is available. Link in bio to register!
Ready to get your hands dirty?
Join us for a messy, hands-on exploration. From the tiny grains of sand to the rich soil beneath our feet, we`re digging deep into science. We`ll be making seed bombs, investigating soil science, and sculpting your own masterpieces in clay.
It`s going to be a "groundbreaking" fun time for the whole family.
This is a FREE event.
Please RSVP at the link in our bio!
Folks gathered this past Saturday and decorated their own cottonwood leaf to celebrate Child Abuse Awareness month with CYFD at Explora! The Community Tree offered guests a chance to reflect on safety, relationships, and kindness!
Together, we grow stronger, #RootedInPrevention!
Students participating in the Acequia Walk and Talk along Arenal and Acequia gained firsthand experience with traditional water systems that have supported local communities for generations. Led by the Center for Social Sustainable Systems (CESOSS) and supported by the Middle Rio Grande Conservancy District (MRGCD).
Rooted in the concept of querencia—a deep sense of place and responsibility—the walk allowed students to explore the science of water flow, gravity, and sustainability while learning the cultural significance of water as sacred and life-giving. They connected what they saw with their own school garden, which uses acequia water, and reflected on their role as caretakers of this essential resource. Bilingual discussions and storytelling helped students bridge their classroom science learning with community values, traditional knowledge, and real-world environmental challenges.
