Indoor Play Atlas
Children's Museums

Explora

Albuquerque, NM

Hands-on children's museum in Albuquerque with indoor interactive exhibits, toddler-friendly exploration, and a Monday Toddler Time block.

Family experimenting at a hands-on water exhibit inside Explora in Albuquerque

Photo 1 of 2. Family experimenting at a hands-on water exhibit inside Explora in Albuquerque

Editorial notes

What stands out

A great indoor fallback for mixed-age siblings when you want more discovery and less pure climbing.

Good fit

  • Preschoolers and grade-school kids who like hands-on discovery
  • Families looking for an indoor outing that works across a wider age span
  • Parents who want more educational play than a standard arcade or trampoline park

Consider another option if

  • Kids who mainly want big climbing structures or bounce attractions
  • Families seeking a simple drop-in soft-play room
  • Visitors who want birthday-party style private play rather than exhibit exploration

Know Before You Go

Supervision
Caregiver accompaniment recommended for younger children
Supervision model
Caregiver supervised

What to Expect

For kids

  • Toddlers
  • Preschoolers
  • Big kids
  • Mixed ages
  • Museum exhibits
  • Sensory play

For caregivers

  • Caregiver supervised
Visit type
Hands on exploratory play
Read more about this location

Explora is a large hands-on science museum with more than 250 interactive exhibits and activities spread across an indoor, family-friendly environment. It is not a soft-play center, but it is one of the strongest rainy-day indoor play options in the region for curious preschoolers and grade-school kids. Monday morning Toddler Time makes it especially appealing for younger children who benefit from a more age-targeted window.

Hours & Admission

Posted hours

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Weekly posted opening hours
Monday10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Tuesday10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Wednesday10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Thursday10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Friday10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Saturday10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Sunday10:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Based on posted weekly hours. Holidays, private events, seasonal schedules, and special closures may differ.

Admission

Published admission prices
VisitorPrice
Adults 12 To 64$11
Children Under 1Free
Children Ages 1 To 11$8
Seniors Students Military$8

Admission details can change. Confirm current fees before visiting.

Accessibility

Sensory Notes

The museum offers a broad range of hands-on stations with less constant motion than a trampoline park, though some galleries can still get busy

Mobility Notes

Main floor value comes from interactive exhibit access rather than climbing-only play

Location

1701 Mountain Rd NW

Albuquerque, NM, 87104

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Sources & Updates

1 public source on record · Last checked Apr 7, 2026. Time-sensitive details may have changed.

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Last check on record
Apr 7, 2026
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1 public source

Public sources

  • Explora official websiteexplora.us

    Official site confirms current museum details, admissions, and the Monday Toddler Time offering.

    Checked: operating status, address, phone, admission, museum focus, toddler programming

What changed

  • April 7, 2026

    Verified official admission ranges, daily hours, and Toddler Time details.