Explorium

Explorium's 4th Anniversary Celebration
2023-09-16 18:00 - 20:00 UTC | Explorium Denton Children’s Museum, 5800 I-35 North Suite #214, Denton, TX, 76207, United States
Come celebrate our 5th year at our location with special appearances from our hometown characters, STEAM activities and dessert!

Members is free.

Please let us know you are coming so we can plan the best event ever.

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Member's Event: Weaving Workshop
2023-09-20 15:30 - 17:00 | Explorium Denton Children’s Museum, 5800 I-35 North Suite #214, Denton, TX, 76207, United States
Members, create with us as we explore weaving with different materials! This event will have leveled activities making it suitable for all age groups.
Registration Required: https://secure.lglforms.com/form_engine/s/5Z1l71P4HoFmtre0m3Sjgg

Free Family Coding Night
2023-09-21 18:00 - 19:30
Event description:
Join us for a community event where parents, grandparents, siblings, extended family members, and children can work together to create projects in ScratchJr! The goal of the event is not only to help adults and children learn new coding skills, but also to encourage collaboration between adults and children.
Playtime in the museum included. Caregiver participation is required. laptops will be available for use. Registration required and limited to 15 kiddos 5-7 years old and their siblings. Only 5-7 year olds will be using the chromebooks and the SCRATCHjr program.Siblings and other family members are encourage to collaborate.

Registration is required. sign up link: https://secure.lglforms.com/form_engine/s/jskfcJhZtyGmOPNDveSgOg?t=1691651988

Storytime at the Museum
2023-10-07 09:30 - 10:00 | Explorium Denton Children’s Museum, 5800 I-35 North Suite #214, Denton, TX, 76207, United States
Join us for a story and an activity to promote literacy and express creativity for all ages! Caregiver participation required. On the 1st Saturday of every month, we will open our doors 30 minutes earlier to allow for a quieter storytime. We will then do an activity that promotes literacy

Sorry, We’re Closed Today.
2023-10-09, 2023-11-24, 2023-12-25, 2024-01-01 | Explorium Denton Children’s Museum, 5800 I-35 North Suite #214, Denton, TX, 76207, United States

Members Only Pumpkin Party
2023-10-18 15:30 - 17:00
Members Perk of the month!

Join us for a family fun and creativity as we celebrate the harvest season and pumpkin-themed crafts and activities. Reservation not required. Must be an active member to participate.

Bat Appreciation Day
2023-10-25 16:00 - 17:00
Fuzzy, tiny, winged, clawed, fanged. Bats can be a tough sell to a child. The problem is that their role is so vital on our planet that we need kids to fall in love with them. Come find out why bats are extremely important to the ecosystem. Join us for a craft and educational activity to celebrate our flying friends!

Spooky Museum
2023-10-28 15:00 - 17:00
Creepy, kooky and altogether spooky! Our Spooky Museum will have you concocting mysterious mad experiments, seeing live creepy crawlers up close, and other monster-iffic activities as we make our way through the museum in search of goblins, goodies and goo! All ages are invited! Costume highly recommended. Registration not required.

Museum In Motion: Twilight Lantern Parade
2023-10-28 19:00 - 20:00 | downtown denton
10/28 We are joining the Day of The Dead Festival during their Twilight Lantern Parade, come see up in a lit up Hummer and say hello! Find out more using this link: https://dentondayofthedeadfestival.com/events/twilight-lantern-parade/

Papel Picado Workshop
2023-11-01 11:30 - 12:00
11/1 from 11:30-12 Papel Picado workshop at Explorium. Join our Executive director to learn how to make papel picado decorations. Papel picado is a traditional Mexican craft that features colorful paper sheets with intricate cut-out details. Free with regular admission. Pre-registration is not required.

Alebrijes Workshop
2023-11-02 11:30 - 12:00
11/2 from 11:30-12 Alebrijes workshop at Explorium. Step into the imaginative world of Mexican folk art as we invite you to help us design our very own alebrije! Inspired by the artist Pedro Linares, who brought to life mystical creatures from his dreams. Free with regular admission. Pre-registration is not required.

Storytime at the Museum
2023-11-04 09:30 - 10:00, 2023-12-02 09:30 - 10:00 | Explorium Denton Children’s Museum, 5800 I-35 North Suite #214, Denton, TX, 76207, United States
Join us for a story and an activity to promote literacy and express creativity for all ages! Caregiver participation required. On the 1st Saturday of every month, we will open our doors 30 minutes earlier to allow for a quieter storytime. We will then do an activity that promotes literacy.

November Member Event
2023-11-08 15:30 - 17:00
Celebrate National STEAM day with us!
Discover the magic of autumn through hands-on experiments, exploring why things fall and the wonders of gravity.
All ages welcome!

Crayon Creations Event
2023-11-15 15:30 - 17:00 | Explorium Denton Children’s Museum, 5800 I-35 North Suite #214, Denton, TX, 76207, United States
Join us for a colorful afternoon of crayon-making and collaborative art projects!

All ages welcomed. Included with admission.

We are OPEN!
2023-11-20, 2024-03-03 | Explorium Denton Children’s Museum, 5800 I-35 North Suite #214, Denton, TX, 76207, United States

Nature Steam Camp
2023-11-20 09:00 - 12:00
Nature Steam Camp:

Camp Description: Nature Camp is perfect for young naturalists and explorers. Includes both museum and trail activities, and a live animal presentation! Connect to nature through STEAM- science, technology, engineering, art, and math! Play games, participate in cooperative group challenges, and do hands-on activities that engage curiosity, creativity, and problem-solving skills.We will practice outdoor skills, hike, create arts and crafts, conduct experiments, and learn about our local ecosystem! The last two days of camp, we will meet at Clear Creek Natural Heritage Center to immerse ourselves in the natural world.
Clear Creek Natural Heritage Center: Campers must wear close-toe shoes good for hiking, bug spray, sunscreen, and long pants.
Dates: June 3rd-7th
TIME: 9 am- 12pm

Ages: 5-12
LOCATION: Explorium Denton Children’s Museum
5800 I35 North, Denton, TX 76207

Please send a water bottle and a snack.

Sorry, We’re Closed Today.
2023-11-23

Holiday Workshop
2023-12-02 17:00 - 19:00 | Explorium Denton Children’s Museum, 5800 I-35 North Suite #214, Denton, TX, 76207, United States
Info:
Come create gifts for loved ones at 5 different gift-making stations! Then, wrap your gifts with the help of our volunteer elves! Enjoy festive music, a sweet treat warm cocoa bar, pictures with Santa and community!
5 Workshop Stations:

Sew your own geometric painted tote
Artwork Candle
Trinket Box Decorating
DIY Necklace
Metal Stamped Keychain

Registration:
https://secure.lglforms.com/form_engine/s/aX0mSty6DhUMk92Do0RNyQ

Cost $25 non- members child participant. $20 member child participant. You may also come play during this time for regular admission but the workshop stations will not be included.

Interested in volunteering for this event? Click here for more information

The Powers of Play: Presence & Presents
2023-12-08 17:00 - 19:30
The Powers of Play: Presence & Presents
Thanks to The Law Offices of Tim Powers, this season, 52 at-risk youth will get a magical holiday that will continue to spark creativity for a whole year. Along with items on the wishlist you will also get a 1-year family membership to play and learn at Explorium. During pick up you can choose and stay to wrap your presents and let your kiddos 5+ stay and play in a separate area where they can’t see you wrap presents. Come have some holiday cheer with us, we will have cookies and punch for each child’s caregiver and fun holiday themes activities for the children! Pick up date will be 12/8/23 5:30-8:00 P.M. a 1 hr time slot will be assigned to each participating family.

Eligibility: Free or Reduce Food Program Eligibility, children must be between the age of 5 and 16 years old and not enrolled in any other holiday assistance program. Please fill out this application completely. Once you have been selected as a recipient an email will be sent to your inbox to set up your annual membership and pick up instructions no later than 11/27.
Your child is eligible for FREE or REDUCE SCHOOLS MEALS if:
• Your annual income is $55,550 or less with a household of four
• Your household receives benefits like EBT,WIC, SNAP or Medicaid.
• Your child is in foster care, is a child of migrant workers, or is experiencing homelessness.

Interested in volunteering for this event? Find out how, click here!

Member Gingerbread House Making Event
2023-12-20 15:30 - 17:00
Hey members, join us for a festive afternoon of sweet creativity as we gather to build and decorate gingerbread houses together! Must have an active membership to participate.

December 20th
3:30pm-5pm

Interested in Volunteering or this event? Please click here for more information.

Toddler Take Over- CANCELLED
2024-01-04 10:30 - 11:30 | Explorium Denton Children’s Museum, 5800 I-35 North Suite #214, Denton, TX, 76207, United States
This event has been cancelled for this date 1/4/24 and 1/11/24.

Ages 3 and under Participate with your toddler in our come-and-go workshops that promote learning and social interaction through engaging, toddler-friendly activities. Caregiver participation required. Registration is not required. Starts 9/7/23. Included with general admission. Free for members.

Pop-up Workshop: Indoor Snowball Race
2024-01-07 11:30 - 12:30
Come helps up make snowball launchers and catapults to see how far we can get the “snowballs” to go! Then, we are racing against the clock to clear all the snowballs off each side of our Blue Block Arena! Will you help us build some blue block forts and join us for an epic indoor snowball race using our STEM creations?

Included with Daily admission.

Toddler Take Over- Cancelled
2024-01-11 10:30 - 11:30 | Explorium Denton Children’s Museum, 5800 I-35 North Suite #214, Denton, TX, 76207, United States
Event cancelled on 1/4 and 1/11/24. See you on 1/18/24
Ages 3 and under Participate with your toddler in our come-and-go workshops that promote learning and social interaction through engaging, toddler-friendly activities. Caregiver participation required. Registration is not required. Starts 9/7/23. Included with general admission. Free for members.

February Workshop: Light up Circuit Valentine
2024-02-07 15:30 - 17:00
Event Description:
Join us for a day filled with love and creativity as we make some heart-themed creations!
February 7th 3:30-5
Activity included with admission.

Leap Day Pop-Up Workshop
2024-02-29 15:30 - 16:30
Date: February 29th
Time: 3:30pm-4:30pm
Leap day is an event that only happens once every four years! We are celebrating the unique event with a leap frog themed craft!
