Explorium

Museum Closure
2020-03-14 08:00 - 2020-05-31 17:00 UTC
Dear friends of Explorium:
We want you to know that the health and safety of the extended Explorium community is our top priority.
Although there are no confirmed cases of COVID-19 (coronavirus) in Denton County, in an abundance of caution, Explorium is following the lead of Denton ISD, along with most neighboring school districts. Beginning Saturday, March 14 until at least Thursday, April 30, Explorium will be closed.
All parties scheduled for March and April will go on as scheduled as private events; our Director of Operations has already contacted those involved. Field trips are suspended.
We will continue to monitor and evaluate the situation prior to reopening and will communicate across all platforms as updates become available.
Please know that we continue to monitor the COVID-19 situation and participate in daily calls with local, state and federal officials. We will provide updates as more information becomes available.
“These interventions help the community minimize the speed and scale of COVID – 19 outbreak at the local level in Denton County,” said Andy Eads, Denton County Judge.
In the meantime, please remain ever vigilant regarding your health and the safety and health of your family. Know that we will continue to support one another during this challenging time for our community and will provide regular updates as more information becomes available.

Family Yoga with Alana!
2020-02-29 13:00 - 13:30 | Explorium Denton Children’s Museum, 5800 I-35 North Suite #214, Denton, TX, 76207, United States
We are pleased to present yoga for parents with kids! This class will take place inside our museum. Please bring your own mat. Standard admission price applies.

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A Celebration of Love & Art
2020-02-14 19:00 - 21:00 | Patterson-Appleton Arts Center, 400 East Hickory, Denton, TX, United States
Greater Denton Arts Council, Patterson Appleton Arts Center together with Explorium Invites you to A Celebration of Love & Art at the Patterson-Appleton Arts Center.
The Patterson-Appleton Arts Center, home of the Greater Denton Arts Council, together with Explorium Denton is excited to be hosting an exclusive Valentine’s evening event. Take a self-guided stroll through the international exhibit; Materials Hard and Soft, the couples exhibit; Pas De Deux, and the photography exhibit of Robert Hold. Enjoy a glass of wine or beer, while sampling appetizers, dinner, and desserts by Jasper’s Catering. Dance to the live band The Fingerprints and leave with a gift at the end of the night! If you have children over four, Explorium will feed and entertain them at a Valentine’s camp exclusively for the patrons of this event. Drop off at Explorium and galleries at the PAAC open at 6:30pm. The Patterson-Appleton will close at 9:00pm and children at Explorium need to be picked up by 9:30pm. Individual tickets at $75.00 for the evening and include two drink tickets, appetizers, dinner, dessert, dancing, photo, and a take home gift. A pair of tickets is $150, and ticket for a couple with up to three kids to include the Explorium camp is $200.
Dancing to Live Music by The Fingerprints
Appetizers, Buffet and Desserts by Jasper’s
Valentine’s Camp for Kids (4 and up) at Explorium while parents enjoy the PAAC
Tickets:
$200 per couple with up to 3 kids – that’s dinner and entertainment for 5!
$150 per couple
$75 single ticket
2 drink tickets per adult
Purchase Tickets Here

Valentine Camp
2020-02-14 18:30 - 21:00 | Explorium Denton Children’s Museum, 5800 I-35 North Suite #214, Denton, TX, 76207, United States
This drop-and-play event will free you up to enjoy a night out with your sweetheart. Admission is just $15 per child (ax 4 children per family) and includes pizza and lots of crafts and fun. Must be at least age 4 and potty trained. Drop off as early at 6:30 and pick up no later than 9:00.
To register visit: https://secure.lglforms.com/form_engine/s/6NAr7K-gKRvcI6On4YSMzA?t=1581209606

The Science of Sound
2020-02-08 14:00 - 15:30 | Explorium Denton Children’s Museum, 5800 I-35 North Suite #214, Denton, TX, 76207, United States
Dull Roar, the TAMS music group, will be presenting an interesting program on the science of sound! There is no additional cost for this program; standard admission/membership applies.

MLK Day Sewing Challenge Camp 2020
2020-01-20 12:30 - 15:00 | Explorium Denton Children’s Museum, 5800 I-35 North Suite #214, Denton, TX, 76207, United States
Kids in grades 3rd-5th are invited to come enjoy some fun at Explorium on MLK Day!
12:30-3:00pm –SEWING CHALLENGE: Also available is an afternoon of couple of sewing challenges! Make a pillow case, a satchel and other small projects of your choice!
There will be a lunch and play break in between for children who choose to participate in both camps and bring a sack lunch.
*Please complete a separate form for each child.
*$30-Non-member child; $25 – Member child
https://secure.lglforms.com/form_engine/s/vgJvZHa6_-Z7EhfnvMcTpA

MLK Day Robot Rampage Camp!
2020-01-20 08:30 - 11:30 | Explorium Denton Children’s Museum, 5800 I-35 North Suite #214, Denton, TX, 76207, United States
Kids in grades 3rd-5th are invited to come enjoy some fun at Explorium on MLK Day!
ROBOT RAMPAGE: 3rd – 5th graders can enjoy a morning interacting with different robots like Dash, Sphero and Cubelets. Children will also practice coding and build a talking junk-bot!
*Register using the link below. Please complete a new form for each child.
*$40-Non-member child; $35 – Member child
https://secure.lglforms.com/form_engine/s/vgJvZHa6_-Z7EhfnvMcTpA

Winter Pajama Sewing Party
2020-01-03 10:00 - 12:00 | Explorium Denton Children’s Museum, 5800 I-35 North Suite #214, Denton, TX, 76207, United States
January 3rd in the Explorium Classroom!
10am-12pm
Parents and children work together on real sewing machines to create a pair of children’s pajama pants just in time for the January snow storm! (Well, we can dream, right?!) Supplies for 1 pair of pants and entry to the museum for 1 adult and 1 child included! For children 8 and up.
$16/member child
$20/non-member child
Click here to register.

Holiday Woodburning Class
2019-12-20 10:00 - 11:30 | Explorium Denton Children’s Museum, 5800 I-35 North Suite #214, Denton, TX, 76207, United States
Come learn how to work a REAL wood burning tool! Parents and children work together to design 2 tree ornaments and a small wooden sign. Ideal for ages 10 and up. Includes entry for 1 adult and 1 child.
*10-11:30am
*15 Non-members/ $10 Members

Winter Kids' Craft Fair 2019
2019-12-01 13:00 - 17:00 | Explorium Denton Children’s Museum, 5800 I-35 North Suite #214, Denton, TX, 76207, United States
Know any kids who love to make things?!! We are hosting a craft fair in conjunction with the Greater Denton Arts Council for kids to create and sell items! Instead of getting dragged to the craft fair, kids are the ones presenting in this show! This will be a great opportunity for kids to show off their work, learn about running a business and do some Christmas shopping! Click on the link below to sign your child up as a vendor!
Creative Categories that will be included:
Fine Art pieces (paintings, drawings, prints)
3-D Art (Clay, Ceramics, etc)
Handmade Toys (Dolls, Stuffed animals, Marshmallow shooters, Robot figurines, etc.)
Jewelry/Accessories
Hand-painted Signs/Home Decor
Christmas Ornaments/Decor
Gifts for Kids
Gifts for Adults
*Normal $5 entry for attendees the day of the event.
**Kid vendors will receive 2 wristbands for free entry the day of the event.

2nd Annual Coffee Crawl
2019-11-30 08:00 - 11:00
Join us for the 2nd Annual Coffee Crawl, sponsored by the City of Denton and benefiting Explorium! We have six shops participating this year. Visit all six shops then redeem your passport for a commemorative mug! This event takes place all over town, then culminates at Explorium.
Grab a friend and prepare for coffee greatness!
Click here for tickets.

Professor Brainius
2019-11-16 14:00 - 15:00
Professor Brainius is back! The Professor Brainius Show live show is a high energy, family-friendly, interactive Edu-Tainment experience. It’s built on a foundation of Physics and Chemistry along with additional elements of music, comedy and valuable life lessons! For more information visit professorbrainius.com
Standard admission/membership applies.
PC: Scott Logan

Extended hours
2019-11-15 17:00 - 18:00
Stay late Friday, November 15, as we will stay open an extra hour (closing at 6pm)! Standard admission/membership applies.

TAMS Chemistry Program
2019-11-09 14:00 - 15:00
Join us for a fun interactive science demonstration by the TAMS Junior Engineering and Technical Society! The Texas Academy of Math and Science is the nation’s premier early college entrance residential program for gifted high school students. You will observe these students practicing some fun chemistry and physics principles.
Standard admission/membership applies.

Spooky Museum
2019-10-25 17:30 - 19:30
Bring the family in costume (optional) for spooky science activities like puking pumpkins, creepy crawly crafts, spooky slime, and of course the haunted chicken coop!
Standard admission/membership applies.

TAMS Chemistry Program
2019-10-19 14:00 - 15:00 | Explorium Denton Children’s Museum, 5800 I-35 North Suite #214, Denton, TX, 76207, United States
Join us for a fun interactive science demonstration by the Research Organization at TAMS! The Texas Academy of Math and Science is the nation’s premier early college entrance residential program for gifted high school students. You will observe these students practicing some fun chemistry and physics principles.
Standard admission/membership applies.

Dino Bo
2019-10-12 14:00 - 16:00
Dino Bo is back with the latest and greatest dino information! This interactive presentation is suitable for children ages 3 and up.

Standard admission/membership applies.

Explorium's #CardboardChallenge 2019
2019-10-05 10:00 - 17:00
Standard admission and membership applies!

Cathy's Critters
2019-09-07 14:00 - 15:30
Cathy’s Critters is bringing all things soft and cuddly to Explorium on Saturday, September 7 from 2-3:30pm! Think piglets and bunnies! Standard admission/membership applies.
PC: https://www.thebigsheep.co.uk

Bookfair Fundraiser at Barnes & Noble
2019-08-17 09:00 - 22:00 | Barnes and Noble, 2201 I-35 East South Space N01B, Denton, TX, 76205, United States
Shop in person or online at www.bn.com using Bookfair ID: 12544094! Explorium receives a percentage of sales from your purchase.

Parent-child Yoga with Alana!
2019-07-31 09:30 - 10:00, 2019-07-10 09:30 - 10:00, 2019-07-03 09:30 - 10:00 | Explorium Denton Children’s Museum, 5800 I-35 North Suite #214, Denton, TX, 76207, United States
We are pleased to present yoga for parents with kids each Wednesday morning in July! This class will take place in the green space at the end of our walkway. Bring your little one for some stretching, meditation, and fresh air, then come play at the museum. Bring your own mats as well. Participants will receive $1 off admission!

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Lunar Landing Anniversary Party!
2019-07-20 20:00 - 2019-07-21 00:00 | Explorium Denton Children’s Museum, 5800 I-35 North Suite #214, Denton, TX, 76207, United States
Come celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Apollo 11 lunar landing with us! Come swing dance to live music from The Mary Boppins band and enjoy a swing lesson from the Denton Swing Society. Enjoy some child-free play at the museum, and enjoy light appetizers and a drink ticket with each entry. This is an ADULTS ONLY event.
Tickets are $20/person or $35/couple or $25/person at the door
*More info to come!

Parent-child Yoga with Alana!
2019-07-17 09:30 - 10:00

Dino Bo: Carnivores vs. Herbivores
2019-07-13 11:00 - 12:00 | Explorium Denton Children’s Museum, 5800 I-35 North Suite #214, Denton, TX, 76207, United States
Dino Bo is back!
In this interactive program, Dino Bo teaches children how carnivores hunted and how herbivores kept from becoming a meal. Utilizing crowd participation and fun props, various scenarios found in the fossil record are acted out. Kids enjoy learning how their favorite dinosaurs defended themselves from hungry carnivores! After the presentation, children are invited to examine real dinosaur fossils from several of the dinosaurs discussed.
Children ages 3 and up will enjoy Dino Bo.
Standard admission/membership applies.

Closed
2019-07-04, 2019-06-16 | Explorium Denton, 5800 I-35 N. Suite #214, Denton, TX, United States
Please note that the museum is closed today.

Lolly Hopwood and Friends
2019-06-09 13:00 - 14:00 | Explorium Denton Children’s Museum, 5800 I-35 North Suite #214, Denton, TX, 76207, United States
Join Lolly for a live music performance Sunday, June 9 from 1-2pm. Lolly Hopwood and Friends play lively, family-friendly tunes to be enjoyed by children of all ages. Standard admission/membership applies.

Stuffed Animal Sleepover
2019-05-09 - 2019-05-10 | Explorium Denton Children’s Museum, 5800 I-35 North Suite #214, Denton, TX, 76207, United States
To celebrate national sleepover day*, we are hosting a stuffed animal sleepover!
Bring your favorite stuffed animal to the museum any time Thursday, May 9, and pick it up the next day. Leave your email address when you check in and we will send you pictures of the adventures your critter has at the museum overnight!
Suggested $1 donation at drop-off to cover any damages that may occur while stuffed animals explore the museum.
No registration required.
*THIS EVENT IS NOT A SLEEPOVER FOR HUMANS!
