WOW - the summer of 2019 sure flew by! Aren’t you glad Explorium was open and air-conditioned?? We are too! Here is a look at what our first summer in our brick-and-mortar location looked like. Field trips: With school out, childcare providers were very busy looking for opportunities to keep
What a Great Year! After more than six years of dreaming, on September 15, 2018 we finally opened our doors. THANK YOU! Many of you played a part in making this dream come true. Here are some highlights of our first 'year' of operations, along with what to look forward
Earlier this year, our intern-turned-staffer Meghna Jayakumar took a trip to California, during which she braved the MOXI museum in Santa Barbara for the sake of Adventures in Field Research. This account was written entirely on her own dime and time. Check it out! In a picturesque coastal city, on
If you’ve ever been to the City Museum in St. Louis, you will recognize much of what’s going on at SPARK! in Dallas. It’s truly a wonder for the imagination, the mind and the body. It’s best not to have any expectations when visiting SPARK! Our family went on a
Another successful year in the books for Explorium Denton Children’s Museum fourth annual Touch a Truck event! Children and their families were able to explore and play with vehicles of all types: emergency, public services, utility, construction, school bus, motorcycles, and big rigs. The children could touch, climb on the
On December 11, 2017 we got word that our grant proposal for CoServ Charitable Foundation was approved! This is our first big grant, and we are pleased to share about CoServ, and what this grant will include. CoServ CoServ is an electric and gas distribution company serving North Texas. The
We are pleased to announce the design for our museum! Here’s a play-by-play from our founder and director, Anyah Martinez: Walking into the museum, visitors will be greeted in our foyer by a friendly face, an admission desk, some healthy vending choices, and a small area to enjoy snacks
Meghna Jayakumar, our summer intern, had a few adventures this summer. Here is a summary of her time in Brooklyn. Back in June, I was on a trip to New York City to visit a friend, and we found ourselves with no plans on a Thursday afternoon. I assumed there
Explorium Denton Children's Museum is finally going to open! We have found a great space in Stonehill Center for our first location. We will be launching a campaign to support the transformation of this space into a great place for children and their families to learn and play together. Donate here,
On May 6, 2017 nearly 300 people gathered at the RAFES observatory for UNT’s monthly star party. This one, however, was different, as Explorium invaded the property with live music, activities and more. As the sun began to set, Mellow Mushroom arrived to set up their pizza truck, and Kona
