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    Explora Science Center & Childrens Museum

    4.7 (142 reviews)
    Closed • 10:00 am - 5:00 pm

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    Vanessa B.

    I wanted to update this review after years of attending Explora, but recently having our wedding at the venue. Everything was so well coordinated by Kena and his team. We didn't have to worry about alternative plans if the weather shifted, he worked to ensure our vendors for catering, cake, DJ, and Bar were situated and provided a map for them. My guests all raved about how fun our wedding was and that it truly felt like us. Being able to play and explore in a museum was the highlight for many people. I would recommend this venue to anyone looking to host a part whether work or personal.

    Priscilla S.

    Explora is a great and fun place to bring your kids. Everyone is nice and helpful. The place is mostly clean and there's lots to do. There were times the A/C was broken, which made it miserably hot. Our favorite areas are the room with the building blocks and balls, and the bubbles area.

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    Kevin M.

    I'm going to review three aspects of my visit to Explora. They have occasional adult nights, and I attended last evening, Nov 15. The staff is very friendly and efficient, the ticket price was reasonable. The event included a cash bar with Sheehan wines and a special booth by enchanted Farms. The museum has many displays to visit and is a hands-on experience. Tonight there was live guitar and vocal music by Jamie Harrison , an outstanding local musician. I stopped into their coffee shop and had organic fries with mayo on the side. They were very tasty. Taken together this is a five star experience. Site that focuses on educating children and families on science, deserves an extra star. Wish I could give one!

    Norma P.

    10/06/2024. This place is awesome had time to kill before we headed out of town back home. This place is amazing for both kids and adults! So many different science experiments. Wind, water, vibration. I was surprised. I wish we had one of these in my area of Texas. Friendly staff.

    Anna D.

    This is a fun indoor attraction for toddler to enjoy with family of all ages. They have several STEM activities for children and adults. They offer discount for students and military which is a plus. It has two story building that has various activities. There is a step areas that children can play with water. Be aware some little ones will splash water so bring your child another set of clothes. The staff is super friendly and nice. Definitely a place you must go at least once. The place is spacious and clean inside. The also have a nursing room on the second floor.

    Lindsay B.

    An amazing interactive museum with many exhibits based on "STEAM" ideas ( science, technology,engineering, art, math). Although it is a great place for children to learn and explore, people of any age will find it amusing and fun!

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    Demetris A.

    Great for all ages! Explora is located in the heart of Old Town and near Interstate 40; plenty of parking spaces available. Explora welcomes adults too, not just the kids. I don't have a small child but still went for my adult outing at this interactive museum. Explora was being renovated (at my time of visit), but looks like it is going to be even more beautiful with many areas and things for all kids to do. Explora offers ntellectual concepts, imaginative play and physical activities. I found it to be clean, staff walking around and there are just great activities to explore. I did not utilize the playground outside but it looked like fun. Inexpensive, fun, and not too busy if you have a 10:00am timed entry ticket. Would go again! Enjoy...

    Thing One in his element.
    Courtney B.

    I brought Thing One here today. While Thing One is an avid reader, he is also a lover of science. This is a place that allows younger and older kids interact with the different scientific displays and allows those kiddos who are both visual and reading comprehension adaptive learners to get something out of this place. Thing One is a "tell, show, do" type of learner so this place was ideal for him. #supportstem

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    Rebecca H.

    Really lovely, clean, well organized space. Lots of fun surprises around corners. We liked the bubble space best. It is a bit beat up, missing parts and instructions. A refurbishment time would benefit, but it's so inexpensive to visit I get why it's not all sparkly. Fun gift shop.

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    Gil G.

    Fun day with my granddaughters at Explora! Attended a 2-hour birthday party with family. We catered our own meal with Pizza and cake. Staff was friendly. Parking is plentiful. I'm not sure on the price of admission.

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    Laura B.

    Kids are still on vacation from school until tomorrow, so the perfect way to spend the day today was to come to the Explora Museum. They did a ribbon cutting ceremony to the new section is not open yet to the public. Looking forward to that. So many Hans on activities to do. The kids love the craft room and all the water activities. We have played with all the bubble activities, the giant blue building blocks, the hands on drawing machines and more. Too short to get harnessed and ride the bike through the air. Maybe try again in 2 years. We will be back.

    Isaac A.

    This place was awesome. 5 of us got in for maybe $40 and spent hours there. We have done dozens of these places, but Explora was one of the better ones. There were areas for gravity, air pressure, light, music, bubbles, water, crafting, animals, and more. They had some turtles and an axolotl! There is a water fountain you can control with laminar bursts. There was also a small store. I recommend this for anyone with kids. The exhibits were great to play in and worked for all ages.

    The trains seemed to be a toddler favorite

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