Explora is not open to the public, per the Governor’s public health order.
Phase One re-opening of Explora began with the return of Explora Summer Camps. Virtual camps began May 26, and in-person summer camps began on June 15. Both run through August 7. To register please visit: https://test.explora.us/en/educational-programs/camps/
There is no date for Phase Two: re-opening for general admission, per the Governor’s public health order. Visit our social media channels for updates and continued STEAM programming: Facebook, Instagram, & Twitter.

Thank you!

Explora no está abierto al público, según la orden de salud pública de la Gobernadora.
La reapertura de la Fase Uno de Explora comenzó con el regreso de los Campamentos de Verano Explora. Los campamentos virtuales comenzaron el 26 de Mayo, y los campamentos de verano en persona comenzaron el 15 de Junio. Ambos se extenderán hasta el 7 de Agosto. Para registrarse, visite: https://test.explora.us/en/educational-programs/camps/
En este momento, no hay fecha para la Fase Dos: reapertura para admisión general, según la orden de salud pública de la Gobernadora. Visite nuestros canales de redes sociales para actualizaciones y programación continua de STEAM: Facebook, Instagram y Twitter.

Muchisimas gracias.

Birthday Parties and Celebrations

We’ve got parties down to a science!

Explora is the home of the smartest parties in town!

Your birthday child will enjoy a hands-on science experiment or art project and will be proud to share the experience with their party guests in your own private birthday party room.

They will also love delving into the Explora exhibits with their friends and family. We offer a wide variety of age-appropriate programs from which you can choose.

Contact Explora to make a reservation at 505-224-8323 or by email at reservations@explora.us

Scroll down for party packages and programs.

Explora is the home of the smartest parties in town!

Your birthday child will enjoy a hands-on science experiment or art project and will be proud to share the experience with their party guests in your own private birthday party room.

They will also love delving into the Explora exhibits with their friends and family. We offer a wide variety of age-appropriate programs from which you can choose.

For more information contact the reservations office by phone 505-224-8323, or email reservations@explora.us.

Birthday Party Package:

Up to 15 children and 10 adults

Up to 5 additional guests may be added at $5 each. Room maximum 30 people*

$245 Explora Members
$295 Non-members

2 hours in private room, available 15 minutes beforehand for decorating
2 Explora staff
30-minute educational activity
Face painting
Digital invitation
Wristbands for all day Explora admission (25 total, a value up to $140)
Gift registry available in our gift shop
Your food and non-alcoholic drinks are welcome.

*Need room for more than 30 guests? We will expand your party space for 25 more guests for $180.

Payment is due in full at time of booking. Parties are for up to 15 children and 10 adults, or for 25 guests overall. Fees apply for extra children or adults. To ensure we are able to give you the best experience possible please try to book your party at least a week in advance.

Party for ages 2-6 years

Color Wonders (ages 2-4)

Follow along with a story about colors and how they mix. Afterwards, mix up your own colors to make a painting that you can take home.

Up Up & Away

Learn about air using pinwheel, paper, and “flying fish.” Finally, design and build a parachute for a mini passenger.

Mad Mixtures

Make bubbling, growing creations as you combine mysterious ingredients into a concoction that you can take home.

Colorful Kaleidoscopes

Use mirrors to decode a secret message. Finish by building your own kaleidoscope to take home.

Party for ages 7 years and up

Elastic Plastics

Stretch, shrink, and create plastics while discovering some of their more curious properties. Finish by decorating your own shrinking keychain.

Exciting Electricity

Connect electrical circuits to power light bulbs and discover how electricity works. Then construct your own LED creation to take home.

Cooler Than Ice

Discover the curious properties of a super cold liquid that causes balloons to grow or shrink. Finish the party by making your own liquid nitrogen ice cream.

Colorful Kaleidoscopes

Use mirrors to decode a secret message. Finish by building your own kaleidoscope to take home.

Cancellation policy

Cancellations must be received within 10 business days prior to the party, a refund for the total amount minus a 15% administration fee will be issued.
Cancellations received fewer than 3 business days before the party will result in the loss of all party fees.

Party Extras

Just need a Celebration Room?

Room-only rental for your event for 25 people without a party package or activities.

Up to 25 additional guest may be added at $5 each. Room maximum 50 people.

$180 Explora Members

$220 Non-members

2 hours in private room, available 15 minutes before for set-up
Wristbands for all day admission for each guest
Gift registry available in our gift shop
Your food and non-alcoholic drinks are welcome

Gift Registry at Ideas, the Store at Explora!

Receive gifts for your special event from your favorite store, Ideas, the Store at Explora!

Make an appointment with the Store Manager and create a list of the special items you would love to receive. Once a list is established, your friends and family can visit the store anytime to purchase items from your list. Items on the list can start as low as $.05 each.

Gift registry for Birthday Parties, Rentals, meetings, or for your special occasion.