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Explora Science Center and Children's Museum of Albuquerque
US
Science Center·Interactive, Educational, Low Stress
Located in Albuquerque's Sawmill Area, Explora Science Center and Children's Museum offers a dynamic environment where science, technology, and art collide. With over 250 interactive exhibits, visitors can experiment with kinetics, electricity, magnetism, and optical illusions. The center is designed to be a low-stress and highly engaging destination, featuring a dedicated toddler zone and a newly added planetarium. Whether you are exploring the physics of sound or enjoying a show in the theater, the museum provides an educational experience that is both accessible and affordable for families.
Located in Albuquerque's Sawmill Area, Explora Science Center and Children's Museum offers a dynamic environment where science, technology, and art collide. With over 250 interactive exhibits, visitors can experiment with kinetics, electricity, magnetism, and optical illusions. The center is designed to be a low-stress and highly engaging destination, featuring a dedicated toddler zone and a newly added planetarium. Whether you are exploring the physics of sound or enjoying a show in the theater, the museum provides an educational experience that is both accessible and affordable for families.
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Address
1701 Mountain Rd NW,Albuquerque, NM 87104, USA
Websiteexplora.us
Phone(505) 600-6072
Hours
ClosedDaily 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Highlights
Over 250 exploratory exhibits across science, tech, and art.
Dedicated planetarium and theater for immersive shows.
Separate area specifically designed for toddlers.
Hands-on stations for kinetics, light, sound, and magnetism.
Helpful staff and volunteers assisting with discovery.
Currency
USD $
Occasion Tags
Family, Tourists, Locals
Reviews
4.8
Excellent4,6 K reviews
Explora Science Center and Children's Museum of Albuquerque is celebrated for its highly interactive and engaging environment, making it a top choice for families. Reviewers frequently highlight the museum's ability to keep children of various ages entertained for hours through hands-on exhibits in kinetics, light, and sound. Many visitors appreciate the low-stress atmosphere, noting it is often calmer and more manageable than other high-sensory regional attractions. The staff and volunteers are consistently described as helpful, patient, and diligent in keeping the large facility clean and safe. Recent additions like the planetarium and theater have also received positive mentions for adding significant value to the experience. Overall, the museum is regarded as an affordable, educational, and must-visit destination in Albuquerque.
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Location
Sawmill Area, Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States
