Museum
Explora (Albuquerque, New Mexico)
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Explora is an interactive science and children's museum located in Old Town Albuquerque. Visitors of all ages can engage with over 250 hands-on exhibits covering topics like physics, light, water, and the human body. The museum also features a large-scale water play area, a light and optics lab, and a creative workshop for making and tinkering. What makes Explora distinctive is its focus on open-ended exploration and discovery, encouraging visitors to touch, play, and experiment. The experience is immersive and educational, with exhibits designed to be accessible and fun for both kids and adults.
Don't miss
- Experiment with the giant bubble table and create enormous bubbles.
- Explore the light and optics lab to play with shadows, reflections, and color.
- Build and test your own creations in the Idea Factory workshop.
Tickets & tours
Ways to visit Explora (Albuquerque, New Mexico)
You can usually visit on your own. A tour is worth it for transport, a guide, or combining nearby sights into one day.
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