Explorium

Extended Spring Break Hours
2025-03-14 10:00 - 17:00, 2025-03-15 10:00 - 17:00 UTC | TX
Spring Break is the busiest time of the year for us! Come in starting at 10 A.M. Monday-Saturday.
MEMBERS EARLY ACCESS AT 9 A.M.
Expect Surprise Pop-up Workshops through out the day. Members are free and non-members pay regular admission.
Non-members please be aware that if we may need to limit your play time to 2 hour slots due to capacity limits.

Pop-Up Workshop
2025-03-14 15:00 - 16:00 | TX
Join us for Spring break pop up STEAM Educational workshops Monday 3/10- Friday 3/14 at 3 pm!
Included with admission

No STEAM Factory Friday
2025-03-14 15:30 - 16:30 | TX
There will be no STEAM Factory Friday this week to allow space for our Spring Break Workshops.

Story Time with Miss Texas USA
2025-03-15 23:00 | TX
Story Time with Miss Texas USADate: March 15th, 3:00-4:00 PMGeneral admission applies. Free for members.

Get ready for an unforgettable afternoon with Miss Texas, Aarieanna Ware! She will kick off the event by reading a magical story that sparks imagination and creativity. After the story, Aarieanna will host a Q&A session, where children and families can ask questions about her career, her “Build It Up” program, and her experiences as a young Black woman in the construction industry.To wrap up this inspiring event, we’ll have a hands-on STEAM-themed activity that ties into the story, where children will explore fun and creative ways to engage with science, technology, engineering, arts, and mathematics. It’s a wonderful opportunity to inspire the next generation of leaders and thinkers. Don’t miss this chance to learn, explore, and get inspired!

Toddler Takeover
2025-03-19 10:30 - 11:30, 2025-03-26 10:30 - 11:30 | Explorium Denton Children’s Museum, 5800 I-35 North Suite #214, Denton, TX, 76207, United States
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. Included with general admission. Free for members.

Homeschool Enrichment
2025-03-21 10:00 - 14:00, 2025-03-28 10:00 - 14:00, 2025-04-04 10:00 - 14:00 | Explorium Denton Children’s Museum, 5800 I-35 North Suite #214, Denton, TX, 76207, United States
Homeschool Enrichment Days at Explorium

Families who sign up will be able to drop off their learners at Explorium from 10am-2pm on Fridays in September. Learners will engage in free play and exploration, Make & Think STEAM activities, special offerings based on their interests, and collective decision making processes.

STEAM Factory Friday
2025-03-21 15:30 - 16:30, 2025-03-28 15:30 - 16:30, 2025-04-04 15:30 - 16:30, 2025-04-11 15:30 - 16:30, 2025-04-18 15:30 - 16:30 | TX
EXPERIMENT, DESIGN, BUILD, and CREATE during STEAM Factory Friday at the Museum!

STEAM Factory Friday is a hands-on educational program that allows children to explore, create, design, and problem solve focusing on STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Math) concepts. Designed for curious minds of all ages to dive into the world of tinkering, experimenting, and inventing.

This program is free with the price of admission.

Reptile Encounter with North Texas Reptile Rescue
2025-03-22 11:00 - 13:00 | TX
🐍 Reptile Encounter with North Texas Reptile Rescue 🦎
Get ready for a scaly, slithery, and sensational event at Explorium Denton Children’s Museum in partnership with North Texas Reptile Rescue!
📅 Date: March 22nd
⏰ Time: 11 AM – 1 PM
📍 Location: Explorium Denton Children’s Museum
Meet incredible rescued reptiles, learn about their care, and even adopt a new cold-blooded friend! Whether you’re a reptile enthusiast or just curious, this is a perfect opportunity to interact with snakes, lizards, and more while supporting ethical rescue and responsible pet ownership.
🐢 What to Expect:
✅ Meet adoptable reptiles 🐍
✅ Learn about reptile care & conservation 🦎
✅ Hands-on educational activities for kids! 🎉
✅ Support North Texas Reptile Rescue’s mission ❤️
Come explore, learn, and maybe even find your new reptile best friend!
📩 For more info, visit NTReptileRescue.org or email info@exploriumdenton.org.

Homeschool Enrichment
2025-03-28 10:00 - 14:00 | Explorium Denton Children’s Museum, 5800 I-35 North Suite #214, Denton, TX, 76207, United States
Homeschool Enrichment Days at Explorium Families who sign up will be able to drop off their learners at Explorium from 10am-2pm on Fridays in October. Learners will engage in free play and exploration, Make & Think STEAM activities, special offerings based on their interests, and collective decision making processes.

Museum Without Walls: Great American Cleanup
2025-03-29 11:00 - 13:00 | Denton Civic Center, 321 E McKinney St, Denton, TX, 76201, United States
Great American Cleanup celebration as an educational booth.
This year’s event is scheduled for Saturday, March 29 and, once again, we’ll host the volunteer party at the Denton Civic Center from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.

As part of the volunteer party portion of GAC, We will host an educational booth, focusing on family-friendly environmental activities and information.

Toddler Take Over
2025-04-02 10:30 - 11:30, 2025-04-09 10:30 - 11:30, 2025-04-16 10:30 - 11:30, 2025-04-23 09:30 - 10:30 | Explorium Denton Children’s Museum, 5800 I-35 North Suite #214, Denton, TX, 76207, United States

Fun Friday Free Admission
2025-04-04 15:00 - 17:00 | TX
Come have some Family Fun during Fun Friday!! Free admission for one 1 hr of play time from 3-5 p.m.

Reservations not required. If you would like to stay more than an hour please come to the front desk and pay regular admission.

Toddler Egg Hunt
2025-04-05 09:00 - 10:00 | TX
Toddler Egg Hunt at Explorium Denton!
Pre-registration is required. Click here to register.
Members receive discounted listed in our registration form.
Hop on over for a fun-filled Toddler Egg Hunt designed especially for little explorers under 3 years old! Your little one will enjoy a gentle, playful egg hunt perfect for tiny hands, along with festive activities and sensory play.
📅 Date: 4/5/25📍 Location: Explorium Denton Children’s Museum💰 Cost for Non Members:

$15 – Includes 1 adult & 1 egg hunt participating child (under 3 years old)
$10 additional child under 3 years old participating in the egg hunt.
$5 per additional adult admission (12 years +)
$6 play only child museum admission
Children over 3 years old can pay museum admission to play but will not participate in the egg hunt.

🐣 Event Details:

Open play begins at 9 am- Sensory table and other toddler activities
Bring your own basket or decorate an egg hunt themed paper bag at the museum.
Egg Hunt begins at 9:45 AM – Don’t be late!
Stay and play during our regular operational hours 10-5 P.M. after the event.

Don’t miss this special spring celebration, reserve your spot today! 🌸🐣

Homeschool Enrichment Days
2025-04-11 10:00 - 14:00, 2025-04-25 10:00 - 14:00 | TX
Homeschool Enrichment Days at Explorium

Families who sign up will be able to drop off their learners at Explorium from 10am-2pm on Fridays. Learners will engage in free play and exploration, Make & Think STEAM activities, special offerings based on their interests, and collective decision making processes.

Sensory Friendly Morning
2025-04-12 09:00 - 10:00 | Explorium Denton Children’s Museum, 5800 I-35 North Suite #214, Denton, TX, 76207, United States
We invite you to explore our museum during our exclusive event for children with sensory processing differences. Children with sensory friendly needs can come visit when the museum is not as crowded and noisy. We will alter light levels and display volumes for these visiting hours. We hope to see you. Please reach out if you have any questions to info@exploriumdenton.org.
Noise canceling headphones are available upon request. Registration Required.

Members Only: A Crackin' Good Time!
2025-04-12 15:30 - 17:00 | TX
MEMBERS Get ready for a colorful and confetti-filled adventure at our Cascarones Craze! Members will dive into the fun by making their own cascarones—brightly painted eggs filled with confetti—and then get to crack them open for an explosion of color! But the fun doesn’t stop there!
Become a member today: https://exploriumdenton.org/membership/

Museum Without Walls: Egg hunt on the Square with Denton County 4-H
2025-04-13 13:00 - 15:00 | TX
Join us for an Easter egg hunt and learn more about Denton County 4-H, presented in partnership with Texas 4-H. This event is perfect for kids of all ages, offering fun, hands-on learning and creativity. Explore the science behind spin art as you create colorful, one-of-a-kind spin art eggs with us!

NO Homeschool Enrichment
2025-04-18 10:00 - 14:00 | Explorium Denton Children’s Museum, 5800 I-35 North Suite #214, Denton, TX, 76207, United States
