Homeschool Enrichment Days
2025-04-25 10:00 - 14:00, 2025-05-02 10:00 - 14:00, 2025-05-09 10:00 - 14:00, 2025-05-16 10:00 - 14:00 UTC | 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.

STEAM Factory Friday
2025-04-25 15:30 - 16:30, 2025-05-09 15:30 - 16:30, 2025-05-16 15:30 - 16:30, 2025-05-23 15:30 - 16:30, 2025-05-30 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.

Women and Girls in STEM Event
2025-04-26 15:00 - 17:00 | TX
Explore, Learn & Break Barriers with TWU SACNAS!
🔬 Pathways to STEM – Discover exciting careers & opportunities.
🚧 Overcoming Barriers – Uncover challenges for women & girls in STEM and learn how to overcome them!
🧪 Hands-On Experiments – Dive into interactive science activities that ignite curiosity!
Who’s Invited? Girls, women, families & all STEM enthusiasts!
Plus the Kona Ice truck will be making a special appearance!

Toddler Takeover
2025-04-30 10:30 - 11:30, 2025-05-07 10:30 - 11:30, 2025-05-14 10:30 - 11:30, 2025-05-21 10:30 - 11:30, 2025-05-28 10:30 - 11:30 | TX
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.

Free Admission- Free Fun Friday
2025-05-02 15:00 - 17:00, 2025-06-06 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.

MathHappens Soft Opening Day 1
2025-05-02 15:00 - 17:00 | TX
MathHappens is dedicated to making math both fun and accessible for all ages. In collaboration with Explorium Denton, we will host a soft opening of their math-focused exhibit. Families can dive into hands-on activities and explore interactive models that demonstrate how math is part of everyday life.
Included with Admission
Join us on:

May 2nd from 3–5 PM
May 3rd from 10 AM–1 PM

This exciting partnership brings creative, educational fun for children and families alike.
For more, visit Math Happens.

A Playful Send-Off For Our Museum Manager
2025-05-02 15:00 - 17:00 | TX
BIG NEWS EXPLORERS!
If you’ve ever visited the Explorium, you know Dinora…our amazing Museum Manager who has been the heart of our museum family for the past 6 years! From giggles in the exhibits to sparkly slime days, and the most fun-themed birthday parties ever, Dinora has helped make every visit unforgettable for kiddos and grown-ups alike!She has been a champion of curiosity and a true friend to every family that’s walked through our doors, helping make every visit unforgettable…one playful moment at a time.
Please JOIN US FRIDAY, MAY 2nd from 3pm-5pm at the Explorium for a sweet celebration full of treats, smiles, and hands-on FUN as we say a heartfelt “goodbye for now” to Dinora!It’s free admission and our MathHappen Soft Opening day too!
AND in honor of Dinora, you can unlock a whole YEAR of play — 15% off our Annual Membership (normally $149)! Use promo code: FAREWELLDINORA
Offer valid April 26–May 4 only, so don’t miss it!visit exploriumdenton.org to grab your membership and keep the play going!

FREE ADMISSION

MathHappens Soft Opening Day 2
2025-05-03 10:00 - 13:00 | TX
MathHappens is dedicated to making math both fun and accessible for all ages. In collaboration with Explorium Denton, we will host a soft opening of their math-focused exhibit. Families can dive into hands-on activities and explore interactive models that demonstrate how math is part of everyday life.
Included with Admission
Join us on:

May 2nd from 3–5 PM
May 3rd from 10 AM–1 PM

This exciting partnership brings creative, educational fun for children and families alike. Stay tuned for more details!
For more, visit Math Happens.

Touch a Truck Sensory Friendly Morning
2025-05-10 09:00 - 10:00 | C.H Collins Athletic Complex, 1500 Long Road, Denton, TX, 76207, United States
This month’s Sensory Friendly Morning will be held at Touch a Truck, giving families the chance to experience the event before it opens to the public. Learn more about Touch a Truck.

9–10 AM: Sensory Friendly Early Access
10 AM–2 PM: Event Hours

Touch a Truck 2025
2025-05-10 10:00 - 14:00 | TX
Touch-A-Truck is a community wide event which involves public and private entities offering a unique opportunity to people all over Denton County, allowing children of all ages to explore vehicles of all types: public service, emergency, utility, construction, landscaping, transportation and delivery trucks and just plain cool – all in one place! Children will be allowed to touch, climb on and ask questions about their favorite trucks in a safe, supervised environment. Vendors will provide additional children activities, we will have an online silent auction, and we will have food trucks too! During our last Touch A Truck event we had over 2,300 visitors! The money raised from this event will be used to help Explorium Denton continue our mission. The funds from this event will allow us to continue our mission #explore #engage #educate.
9-10 am Sensory Friendly Early Access
10-2 Event Hours
$10 suggested donation per family.

Homeschool Enrichment Days
2025-05-23 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.h

Closed
2025-05-26 | TX
We are closed today.

Science Fair
2025-05-29 15:30 - 16:30 | TX
🔬✨ Explorium Denton Science Fair ✨🔬
Where curiosity takes center stage!
Calling all young scientists, engineers, and creative thinkers! Join us for the Explorium Denton Science Fair, a special event designed just for children in grades K–5 to explore, experiment, and share their big ideas.
This hands-on, family-friendly event gives children the chance to showcase their own science projects—whether it’s a cool experiment, an awesome invention, or a wild “what if?” question they explored. No pressure, no judging—just pure discovery, imagination, and fun!
🗓️ Date: [5/29/25]
🕒 Time: 3:30-4:30pm
12 SPACES, ONE WOODEN TABLE
📍 Location: Explorium Denton Children’s Museum , Party Rooms
What to expect:

Exciting science projects by kids, for kids
Encouragement and celebration of every participant

Whether your child is investigating the life of bugs, testing what makes slime stretchy, or building the ultimate paper airplane launcher—every idea is welcome!
Project spaces are limited, so be sure to fill out the application form to reserve your spot.

General admission applies. $10 Experiment Entry covers 1 adult and 1 child.

No Homeschool Enrichment
2025-05-30 10:00 - 14:00 | TX
Homeschool Enrichment is over for the semester.

Lettuce Have fun!- Members Only
2025-05-31 15:30 - 16:30 | TX
MEMBERS ONLY EVENT

Join us for a hands-on workshop where kids get to explore the world of fresh, healthy greens! They’ll pick their own leafy vegetables from our hydroponic stand , wash them, and then toss together their very own salad creations. It’s the perfect opportunity for little chefs to get messy, learn about healthy eating, and have a blast in the process!

Nature STEAM Camp
2025-06-02 09:00 - 2025-06-06 12:00 | TX
Calling all young naturalists and curious minds! Nature STEAM Camp invites you to connect with nature through engaging STEAM-based activities that inspire creativity, curiosity, and problem-solving skills. Split your time between the museum and the great outdoors as we hike, play games, and participate in hands-on experiments. Explore our local ecosystem, learn outdoor skills, create beautiful nature-inspired arts and crafts, and collaborate on group challenges. Plus, enjoy an exciting live animal presentation! On the last two days of camp, we’ll meet at Clear Creek Natural Heritage Center for a deep dive into the natural world—hiking scenic trails and practicing what we’ve learned.Get ready to explore, discover, and have a wild time at Nature STEAM Camp!

Non-member price: 125
Member Price: 115
Ages: 5-11 years
DATE: Mon.-Fri June 2-6
TIME: 9 am- 12pm
LOCATION: Explorium Denton Children’s Museum
5800 I35 North, Denton, TX 76207

Artsy Engineers Camp
2025-06-09 09:00 - 2025-06-13 12:00 | TX
At our Artsy Engineers summer camp, kids explore the exciting world where art meets STEM! Through hands-on activities, they’ll create colorful art projects while learning about science, technology, engineering, and math. From creating devices from the start of animation to experimenting with chemical reaction painting, campers will discover how creativity and innovation come together to solve problems and express ideas. It’s the perfect blend of imagination and discovery, encouraging young minds to think outside the box and have fun while learning!

Non-member price: 125
Member Price: 115
Ages: 5-11 years
DATE: Mon.-Fri June 9-13
TIME: 9 am- 12pm
LOCATION: Explorium Denton Children’s Museum
5800 I35 North, Denton, TX 76207

Sensory Friendly Morning
2025-06-14 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. Reservation Required.
