Explorium

Storytime: Room On The Broom
2025-10-08 11:30 - 12:00 UTC | TX
Join us for an engaging Storytime designed just for young learners! Each session features carefully chosen books that help build early literacy skills, language development, and listening comprehension — all while sparking a love of reading.
Storytime encourages little ones to use their imagination, expand their vocabulary, and connect with others in a warm, welcoming setting.
Perfect for toddlers and young readers.Included with daily admission.

Sensory Saturday
2025-10-11 09:00 - 10:00, 2025-11-08 09:00 - 10:00, 2025-12-13 09:00 - 10:00, 2026-01-10 09:00 - 10:00
2nd Saturday of every month.
We invite you to explore our museum during our exclusive event for children with sensory processing differences. Children with sensory friendly needs will have early access before the museum opens to avoid crowds and loud noises. We will alter light levels and display volumes for these visiting hours. Noise canceling headphones and fidget toys are available for use upon request.
We hope to see you at our next event! Registration is FREE and required. Reservations must be set at least one week in advance. Please reach out if you have any questions to info@exploriumdenton.org.

Creepy Critters
2025-10-11 11:00 - 13:00
Get up close and hands-on with real animal furs, skulls, and more as Denton SWAt teaches all about native Texas wildlife.
Perfect for curious kids who love to touch, explore, and discover — with a spooky twist for Halloween!Included with daily admission.

Toddler Takeover
2025-10-15 10:30 - 22:30, 2025-10-22 10:30 - 22:30, 2025-10-29 10:30 - 11:30
A special event designed just for our littlest visitors! Enjoy age-appropriate crafts that help build fine motor skills, plus explore our fun and engaging sensory bins.
It’s a morning full of hands-on play, learning, and discovery — perfect for toddlers!Included with daily admission.

Storytime: The Little Old Lady Who Was Not Afraid of Anything
2025-10-15 11:30 - 12:00
Join us for a cozy and engaging Storytime designed just for young learners! Each session features carefully chosen books that help build early literacy skills, language development, and listening comprehension — all while sparking a love of reading.
Storytime encourages little ones to use their imagination, expand their vocabulary, and connect with others in a warm, welcoming setting.
Perfect for preschoolers and toddlers.Included with daily admission.

Brushstrokes & Beyond: ft. Kenya Brown
2025-10-18 11:00 - 12:00
Come paint alongside our featured local artist, Kenya Brown! Ask her questions during a live Q&A and get hands-on experience creating your own artwork alongside a talented local artist.

Storytime: A Spoonful Of Frogs
2025-10-22 11:30 - 12:00

Boo-seum Boogie
2025-10-24 18:00 - 20:00
Join us for the Kids’ Boo-seum Boogie — a frightfully fun night filled with tricks, treats, and boogie beats!
🦎 Hold live reptiles (if you dare!),🍬 Enjoy sweet candy giveaways,🕷️ And meet a special guest — Spiderman himself!
Costumes are encouraged, so come dressed to impress!Daily admission applies.

Storytime: Day of the Dead
2025-10-29 11:30 - 12:00

Storytime: Balloons Over Broadway
2025-11-05 11:30 - 12:00

Free Admission- Free Fun Friday
2025-11-07 15:00 - 17:00, 2025-12-05 15:00 - 17:00
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.

Storytime: Bear Says Thanks
2025-11-12 11:30 - 12:00

Lil Harvest Market
2025-11-15 10:00 - 13:00
Join us at for a special fall event where kids take the lead as vendors! Young entrepreneurs will set up shop with their own handmade crafts, art, and treasures for families and friends to explore. Stroll through our cozy, kid-sized market, pick up some one-of-a-kind goodies, and celebrate the creativity of our community’s youngest makers. It’s a festive fall day full of imagination, sharing, and fun!
Register as a vendor here: https://secure.lglforms.com/form_engine/s/KvGRKkPe4M0Xvx5lq3Id2w

Storytime: Friendship's First Thanksgiving
2025-11-19 11:30 - 12:00

Closed: Happy Thanksgiving!
2025-11-27
Explorium will be closed on Thanksgiving Day so our team can spend time with family and loved ones.
This Thanksgiving, we’re especially thankful for the opportunity to serve our community. We’re grateful for all our museum families and your continued support.
From all of us at Explorium — Happy Thanksgiving!

Closed: Black Friday Sale!
2025-11-28
Explorium will be closed on Black Friday so our team can enjoy the holiday weekend with their families.
Looking to save this season? 🎁Don’t miss out on our Black Friday Sale! Use promo code PLAY2LEARN during our sale to get $10 off a yearly membership plus an extra month free!More fun, more learning, and more play — all year long!

23 Days of Pablo
2025-12-01 10:00 - 12:00
Something magical is happening at the museum… our tiny, giggly, super-curious stuffed axolotl Pablo is playing the biggest game of hide-and-seek ever!Every morning, Pablo picks a brand-new hiding spot—sometimes high, sometimes low, sometimes in places even we didn’t know existed!Can you find where he’s adventuring today?
Find Pablo and earn treasures!
Each day, one clever explorer wins 1 Free Panda Cub Meal from Panda Express and a special surprise prize!
All adventurers who join the hunt get a shiny Pablo sticker to celebrate their bravery.
Bring your brightest imagination, your sharpest explorer eyes, and your biggest smiles—Pablo can’t wait for you to find him!
Daily admission required to explore. During open hours

Story Time: Sugar, Spice, And Everything Mice
2025-12-10 11:30 - 12:00

Candy Cabin Contest
2025-12-13 11:00 - 12:00
Get ready to build, design, and snack (if you must!)
A Graham Cracker House Contest for all ages!
Grab a $5 supply bag , packed with everything you need to craft the graham cracker house of your dreams. (daily admission required, members join free!)
After building time, all houses go on display for voting.
Guests will choose their favorites, and the top three will win sweet prizes!
First place chooses their prize first—yum
Register Here:
https://secure.lglforms.com/form_engine/s/0ZAao_4SB3Q1PP39u32zWg

Story Time: The Sugarplum Bakers
2025-12-17 11:30 - 12:00

Winter Wonder Day Camp
2025-12-20 10:00 - 14:00
Parents—need a holiday break? Or some time to do some secret shopping?Explorium’s Winter Wonder Day Camp has you covered!Drop off your kids for a full day of winter science, hands-on experiments, and play!(For ages 5-11)
Register Here:
https://secure.lglforms.com/form_engine/s/204Oe_nFajEXOcWriy8CzA

CLOSED: Happy Holidays!
2025-12-24 - 2025-12-26
Explorium will be closed December 24th–26th.Happy Holidays! ❄️✨Stay tuned—exciting changes and updates are coming your way next year!

Noon Year's Eve Party!
2025-12-31 10:00 - 12:00
Karaoke • Crafts • Prizes • Balloon Drop at 12 PM!Exhibit access included with admission.Get the extra $5 All-Access Pass that includes: bingo & prizes, face paint, special activities & a fun popping drink! Available at check-in.Members get All Access!

CLOSED: Happy New Year!
2026-01-01
Explorium will be January 1st.Happy New Year! 🎉Stay tuned—amazing updates and changes are coming your way in the year ahead!
