Explorium

July Panda Express Fundraiser
2023-07-14 10:30 - 22:00 UTC
Dine in or order on PandaExpress.com or the App. Enter 354855 in the fundraiser code box & 20% of event sales will be donated us in our efforts to #engage #explore #educate.
Thanks you so much!
Fundraising goal: $300 to be used for Make and Think Programs.

July Members Only Event
2023-07-20 11:30 - 13:30
Hey Explorium members,
Come enjoy an interactive giant bubble experience and instruction on large bubble making. We will create giant, iridescent bubbles perfect for admiring, chasing, and popping. Kids will even get to be inside of a giant bubble! Reservation is not required. All ages are welcome! Must be a an active Explorium member to participate.

Storm Chaser Workshop
2023-07-22 11:00 - 13:00
Event Details:
Join us for show and tell with the LoneStar Storm chasers. Come learn about their job as storm chasers, come see a storm chasing vehicle and their tools up close, you can even help us create a tornado in a bottle! No reservation required. Free for Members & Play Pass, $5/person non-members or play pass holders.

Summer Extended Hours & Days
2023-07-25 09:00 - 17:00
Spend the summer with us ! We will be open every Tuesday-Saturday from 5/30/23 to 8/9/22 from 9:00-5:00 P.M. More chances to play indoors and share our mission with families!

Get unlimited play session when you buy your summer pass or your yearly membership: https://exploriumdenton.org/membership/

Summer Extended Hours
2023-08-01 09:00 - 17:00

Let's Roll! Ice Cream Bash
2023-08-05 11:00 - 13:00
Join us to see how we can make ice cream in a ball! A ball + cream + sugar + ice but we need you to have the most fun before school starts!
Included with general admission, registration not required, members and play pass free.

August Members Only Event
2023-08-08 11:30 - 13:30
Hey Explorium Members,

Come play with our Botley Robots, Dash Robots, Coding Mouse & Quincy the Artist Robot. Members will be able to learn the basic principles of coding through a series of challenges with Botley, Dash and Quincy using coding cards and our coding chromebooks. Great for ages 5 to 9. Event is for members only. Registration not required.

Fun with Cars and Trucks
2023-08-23 10:00 - 12:00 | Explorium Denton Children’s Museum, 5800 I-35 North Suite #214, Denton, TX, 76207, United States
Start your engines! Join us in the classroom for a morning of learning, playing, and creating with different vehicles for ages 4 and under and their caregiver.

Free for members and Summer Play Pass Holders
Included with General Admission

Storytime at the Museum
2023-09-02 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 and creativity and finish by allowing the participants to stay and play on our exhibit floor starting at 10:00 A.M. This is included with general admission or free for members.

Please be aware that the museum exhibit floor will not be accessible during those 30 minutes of story time until 10 A.M.

Sorry, We’re Closed Today.
2023-09-04, 2023-10-09, 2023-11-24 | Explorium Denton Children’s Museum, 5800 I-35 North Suite #214, Denton, TX, 76207, United States

Beary Special Celebration! #Grandparents
2023-09-09 10:00 - 12:00
Whether you’re called Grandpa, Grandma, Abuelo, Abuela, Babcia, Dziadek, Bubbe, or Zayde, come celebrate your special status with Explorium hosted by our Museum Board President Scott Campbell (known to his grandkids as Pa)! Registration includes play time on the exhibit floor plus 3 activities.

Coloring Activity: Grandparents Day “I love you because” sheet
Tissue Paper Flowers: Make a flower for your grandparents to enjoy.
Teddy Bear Creation Station: Make your own stuffed furry brown teddy bear. No sewing required! Kit comes with 8″ Plush Animal Skin – Bag of Fluff Stuffing – Fabric Wishing Heart Insert (colors vary) – Birth Certificate

Reserve your spot, only 20 kiddos max: https://secure.lglforms.com/form_engine/s/V-doExvfYOIAvZvPAlO3bA?t=1692219411

Explorium's 4th Anniversary Celebration
2023-09-16 18:00 - 20:00 | 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.

Click Here to RSVP

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

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 | 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
