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Albuquerque Map: ExploraExplora Frommer's Highly Recommended

Hours Mon-Sat 10am-6pm; Sun noon-6pm
Address
1701 Mountain Rd. NW
Location Museum Row
Phone 505/224-8300
Fax 505/224-8325
Web site www.explora.us
Prices Admission $7 adults ages 12-64, $5 seniors 65 and over, $3 children 1-11, free for children under 1

Frommer's Review

As a center for lifelong learning, Explora houses more than 250 hands-on transactive exhibits in science, technology, and art. Visitors of all ages make their way through the maze-like museum exploring topics as diverse as water, the Rio Grande, light and optics, biological perception, and energy. The museum features exhibits utilizing technology that is creatively accessible to the public and exhibits that engage visitors in creating all kinds of art. My favorite is the Laminar Flow Fountain in which water leaps across spaces, seeming to come alive. Little kids especially enjoy the arts and crafts workshop where they can make art to take home. You could spend an hour and a half to a full day here.

Note: This information was accurate when it was published, but can change without notice. Please be sure to confirm all rates and details directly with the companies in question before planning your trip.


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