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Explora Science Center and Children's Museum of Albuquerque, Albuquerque

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Science Museum · Hidden Gem · Children’s Museum
Explora Science Center and Children's Museum of Albuquerque is dedicated to hands-on science, math, and art learning. Its two floors of display space are home to more than 250 interactive exhibits designed for visitors of all ages. Experiment with a laminar flow fountain, get creative with crafts, and play with giant bubbles. The center is also home to a theater featuring science-based shows. It couldn't be easier to arrange your visit to Explora Science Center and Children's Museum of Albuquerque and many more Albuquerque attractions: make an itinerary online using Inspirock's Albuquerque online itinerary planner.
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  • By ttll123
    Explora is the place to go for interactive science, hands on, experiments. Explora is great for all ages and has different areas to explore. There is the liquid area, the sound area, the amphibian...  more »
  • By Bodiddly007
    This is a great place to visit with kids toddlers to teens. Lots of "experiments" to participate in, very hands on.  more »
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