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¡Explora! Science Center and Children's Museum, Albuquerque, NM

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¡Explora! Science Center and Children's Museum

A hands-on science, technology, engineering, art, and math center for families in Albuquerque's Old Town area.

1701 Mountain Road NW, Albuquerque, NM 87104 · Albuquerque, NM

About ¡Explora! Science Center and Children's Museum

Explora is a nonprofit science center in Albuquerque with more than 250 interactive exhibits and activities for the whole family. Its subjects span science, technology, engineering, art, and math. The center also runs programs, camps, birthday parties, and an adult night, and it offers sensory-friendly hours for visitors who prefer a calmer setting.

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