¡Explora! Science Center and Children's Museum

From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

The ¡Explora! Center
Enlarge
The ¡Explora! Center
The laminar fountain and some of the exhibits
Enlarge
The laminar fountain and some of the exhibits

¡Explora! is a science and children's museum in Albuquerque, New Mexico, located near Old Town Albuquerque. The museum opened in December of 2003 and has been named one of the best Science Centers in the world by the Association of Science-Technology Centers. Its name is the imperative form of the Spanish language verb explorar, which means to explore.

The two floors of the museum contain 250 interactive exhibits that cover a broad range of science, technology and art. Notable exhibits include a laminar flow fountain, an experiment bar, an arts and crafts area, a high-wire bike and a robotics lab.

The museum also offers a variety of programs and activities. In addition to the exhibits, the building houses a performance theater and a gift store.

[edit] External links