Explorium

Spooky Science Night
2021-10-22 17:30 - 19:30 UTC | Explorium Denton Children’s Museum, 5800 I-35 North Suite #214, Denton, TX, 76207, United States
Join Explorium for a Spooky Science Night filled with Tricks and Treats.
Candy, Slime and Pumpkin catapults to begin, the family with the best costume is sure to win!
Win what? You say. A chance to play! An annual pass with Explorium Denton Yay!
Click on event website to make your purchase.

The Spinal Decompression and Chiropractic Center Fundraiser
2021-11-01 00:00 - 2021-12-24 23:30 | Explorium Denton Children’s Museum, 5800 I-35 North Suite #214, Denton, TX, 76207, United States
The Spinal Decompression & Chiropractic Center has pledged to give 10% of every new patient exam back to Explorium for the months of November & December, 2021. They have also sponsored 2 weeks of Make & Think Activities the weeks of 11/28 and 12/5. Make plans to come in during these days and learn through play what it feels like to be “your best self”!
Visit: https://www.spinaldecompression.net/ to make your appointment today.

Fall Camp
2021-11-22 - 2021-11-24 | Explorium Denton Children’s Museum, 5800 I-35 North Suite #214, Denton, TX, 76207, United States
Jump on your broom and join
Explorium and the Magic of Stem’s Fall Camp.
Young Witches and Wizards will have the opportunity to learn about
Wand Making 101
Herbology
Astronomy
Charms
Potions
and Flying
Don’t miss out on all the magical fun with a twist of STEM!
Click on the link for your magical journey to begin.
https://secure.lglforms.com/form_engine/s/Sy-zhsMVsiVmOW-V-ZqmBQ

Holiday Hours-Open for Play
2021-11-22 10:00 - 17:00, 2021-11-23 10:00 - 17:00
Come in to play Mon-Wed. on Thanksgiving week! We will have holiday themed activities in our Make and Think area. Holiday camps are also happening.

Honey Bee Workshop
2021-11-22 11:00 - 12:00, 2022-06-10 11:30 - 12:00 | Explorium Denton Children’s Museum, 5800 I-35 North Suite #214, Denton, TX, 76207, United States
Bursting Bees Owner, Michelle loves talking about bees! She will share her extensive knowledge about bees with visitors. Education is a key element in sharing her love of honey bees. The presentations include an observation hive with safely enclosed live bees and there might be some honey tastings too! Additionally, we will have an activity to go along with the workshop.
Workshop is included in daily admission fee of $5. Reservations are not required.

Member Appreciation Day
2021-11-23 13:00 - 17:00, 2021-12-21 13:00 - 17:00 | Explorium Denton Children’s Museum, 5800 I-35 North Suite #214, Denton, TX, 76207, United States
All active members can bring a buddy to play at the museum at no cost. (if you have 5 people on your membership, then you can bring 5 buddies, etc.)
The best way to show our love for play and appreciation for our members is to invite our members to play with those who they cherish the most.
We hope this Holiday season you get to enjoy some quality time with family and friends ♥.
Reservation is not required.

Holiday Hours- Open for Play
2021-11-24 10:00 - 17:00

Holiday Closure
2021-11-25 - 2021-11-26
We will be closed today Thursday, 25th and Friday 26th. Enjoy family time at home, eat lost of pie!

Humanity's Christmas Fundraiser
2021-12-04 10:00 - 15:00 | Explorium Denton Children’s Museum, 5800 I-35 North Suite #214, Denton, TX, 76207, United States
Come join us for some Holiday festivities! There will be a Santa, gifts, food, beverages, and lots of fun!
This event is free! We will be accepting donations for our Christmas Baskets in the form of clothes, warm jackets, hats, gloves, toys, and nonperishable food items. We also will be accepting monetary donations (card or cash!) and we will be having a silent auction at the event! Some extra activities may have a small fee.

Pajama Jingle Jam
2021-12-17 17:30 - 19:30 | Explorium Denton Children’s Museum, 5800 I-35 North Suite #214, Denton, TX, 76207, United States
Take this chance to get ahead of your holiday shopping or just enjoy a night out. * Reservation Required
Explorium’s Pajama Jingle Jam will be a evening full of fun! Don’t forget, kids are encouraged to wear their pajamas to the museum but try to avoid extra warm pajamas. Activities may include wood working, creating cocoa mixes, arts & crafts, and other STEAM activities. Additionally, we will play a holiday movie in our party room as a choice of activity. Popcorn provided. Movie: Jingle Jangle.
Dinner is not provided. Children may bring their food with them.
About the movie:
Jingle Jangle (2020)
This Netflix original is a musical story about a toymaker (played by Forest Whitaker) whose prized creation is stolen by an apprentice (Keegan Michael-Key). His inventive granddaughter goes on an adventure to get it back.

Holiday Hours- Open for Play
2021-12-20 - 2021-12-23
Come in to play Mon-Wed. from 10-5 P.M. ! We will have holiday themed activities in our Make and Think area. Holiday camps are also happening.

Holiday Closure
2021-12-24 - 2021-12-25
Closed 24th and 25th. We will be back open Monday, 12/27/21

Holiday Closure
2021-12-31 - 2022-01-01
Have a fantastic end of the year and a new years day! We will be back open on Wednesday, 5th, 2022.

Dino Bo Presentation
2022-02-05 13:00 - 14:00 | Explorium Denton Children’s Museum, 5800 I-35 North Suite #214, Denton, TX, 76207, United States
Join us at the Explorium on February 5th for a presentation from Dino Bo! He will brings dinosaurs to life with storytelling, fossils and career highlights. Kids can have a glimpse of what their future could look like as a paleontologist!
This is an educational event of expertise presentation, dinosaur themed activities and fun!

Valentine's Drop and Play
2022-02-18 17:30 - 20:00 | Explorium Denton Children’s Museum, 5800 I-35 North Suite #214, Denton, TX, 76207, United States
Missing that Valentine’s date because it’s on a Monday? Fear not, Explorium is hosting a drop and play event on the 18th of February from 5:30pm-8:30pm. This will be a night of fun crafts, experiments, movie watching, hot cocoa and more.
Kids must be potty trained! We recommend ages 5-12 years old.
This event is $20/kid for members and $30/kid for non-members, registration is linked.

Musical Storytime Puppet Show
2022-03-12 11:00 - 11:30
Join us for the very first Musical Storytime Puppet Show: 11am March 12th at Explorium-Denton Children’s Museum!
Tonya Blum Lincoln (owner of Coyote Music Studio) has teamed up with puppeteer, Jillian Recchia-Marek, to bring you an exciting show full of fun songs for families of young children. Bring your little ones as Ms. Tonya and the puppets sing, dance, and play music for you.
$5 Explorium entry fee
Coyote Music Studio is only asking for tips for this first Musical Storytime Puppet Show.
Cash. Venmo, PayPal, and CashApp accepted

Spring Break Extended Hours
2022-03-14 - 2022-03-19
We will be open 10-5 3/14-3/19 Come Play!

Astro Bo Presentation
2022-03-19 14:30 - 15:30
Come explore the wonders of space with Astro Bo. Astro Bo will take you on a tour of the Solar System as we learn:

Mars and the amazing mysteries that scientists are just beginning to unravel

Gravity and why astronauts really float in space

Meteorites and some of the amazing things we are learning from these incredible visitors from outer space.

Afterwards, kids will get to experiment with gravity, get to touch real meteorites and a piece of the Space Shuttle, and see rocks from the Moon and Mars up close! It’s sure to be a blast for the whole family!

general admission applies

Glow in the Dark Egg Hunt
2022-04-16 18:00 - 20:00 | Explorium Denton Children’s Museum, 5800 I-35 North Suite #214, Denton, TX, 76207, United States
Enjoy a couple hours off! Drop your child off at Explorium for a special and festive event on Saturday, April 16th from 6-8 pm. We will have egg relay races, egg-themed STEAM activities, and a glow in the dark egg hunt. Since this is a drop and play event, adults may not stay inside the building. You are more than welcome to view the festivities from outside of our windows!
$12 members
$14 Non-members
? Reserve your spot for the Glow in the Dark Egg Hunt here!
We have two time slots available to accommodate the different age groups of egg-hunters. This glow in the dark event is for ages 5-11. Read more about the egg hunt for ages 4 & under here!

Member Appreciation Day
2022-04-18 10:00 - 13:00
Members come join us for some play time on a Monday. Bring a buddy- general admission applies.
If you are not a member and have been thinking about it, this is a perfect day become a member.
Membership details: https://exploriumdenton.org/membership/

Chemistry Magic Show by TWU KEM Club
2022-04-23 11:00 - 12:00 | Explorium Denton Children’s Museum, 5800 I-35 North Suite #214, Denton, TX, 76207, United States
TWU KEM Club will put on a chemistry magic show at Explorium Denton! The show begins with eye-popping demonstrations followed by a simple chemical explanation. We will be making elephant toothpaste, a genie in a bottle, an electric pickle, a bubbling rainbow, and more!
Tickets are not required. General Admission applies. FREE FOR MEMBERS

Instrument Petting Zoo with Coyote Music Studio
2022-05-06 15:00 - 17:00
Ms. Tonya will be leading Family Music class songs and movement activities from included with the admission fee. Tips can be made to Coyote Music Studio who is donating their services to us.
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Free play on all the instruments then join Tonya for a Family Music class for all – no registration is required so it’s open to everyone who is visiting Explorium.

Musical Storytime Puppet Show
2022-05-28 14:00 - 14:45
Tonya Blum Lincoln (owner of Coyote Music Studio) has teamed up with puppeteer, Jillian Recchia-Marek, to bring you an exciting show full of fun songs for families of young children. Bring your little ones as Ms. Tonya and the puppets sing, dance, and play music for you.
$5 Explorium entry fee

Open for Play Monday
2022-05-30 10:00 - 14:00 | Explorium Denton Children’s Museum, 5800 I-35 North Suite #214, Denton, TX, 76207, United States
Come join us from 10am-2pm on 5/30/22 at the Explorium.

Indoor Petting Zoo
2022-07-02 15:00 - 17:00
Indoor petting zoo!
$5 included with admission but free for members.
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You don’t wanna miss this!

Pokemon Workshop
2022-07-09 12:30 - 15:30
You may drop off your child or stay in the museum and play with the rest of your family. You may also send a lunch with them to eat at the museum or eat lunch before you bring your child over to us.
In this workshop students will decide what Pokemon skill they would like to focus on in the trading card world; become more prepared for the trades, battles, and obstacles ahead in their Pokémon journey! We will touch on all of these subjects in this workshop. We will also spend time doing other Pokemon related activities
Must be 8 years old or older

Closing Early
2022-07-22 14:00 - 17:00
We are closing early at TWO for a private event.
