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Explorium of Lexington

Located in the heart of the Horse Capital of the World, Explorium of Lexington offers adventures in fun and learning. With nine discovery zones filled with interactive exhibits designed to inspire imagination and curiosity, kids of all ages have experiences that can last a lifetime. Formerly known as the Lexington Children’s Museum, Explorium is one of the oldest children’s museums in the United States. Since 1990, over one million visitors from around Kentucky and across the country have enjoyed this fun, educational experience. The mission of the Explorium of Lexington is to create a fun and dynamic hands-on learning environment that inspires imagination and curiosity.

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Summer Camps for Ages 3-5th Grade

Explorium camps offer something for everyone - Preschool through 5th grade camps; half and full-day offerings.  Check out the complete listing of Summer Camps online or registration forms are available at the front desk of the Explorium.

Kentucky Historical Society's HistoryMobile

HistoryMobileThe HistoryMobile exhibit, "Kentucky's Abraham Lincoln," visits the Explorium on Saturday, March 6, from 10 a.m.- 5 p.m. 

The current exhibit explores Lincoln's frontier childhood, his career from log house to the White House and his struggles to end slavery and lead the nation through the Civil War. The exhibit also contains artifacts and images as well as audio, video and interactive elements to appeal to a variety of learners.  In conjunction with the Mary Todd Lincoln House, the Explorium will feature an exhibit, activities and crafts to accompany the Lincoln exhibit.  Entrance to the HistoryMobile is included in the Explorium admission price. 

Two New Preschool Day Camps

Dinosaur Discovery, March 8 
Discover the world of dinosaurs, learn about fossils, paleontologists, and dinosaurs in this fun day camp.  

Storybook Playtime, March 31
In this day camp we will explore different children's classics as we read, explore, play games and make crafts.

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The Explorium of Lexington is a not-for-profit organization, 501(c)3 and is funded in part by:
Kentucky Arts Council             Kentucky State Tourism
This site is made possible with help from the Kentucky Department of Tourism and its Bluegrass Regional Office.
The Kentucky Arts Council, the state arts agency, supports the Explorium with state tax dollars and federal funding
from the National Endowment for the Arts.


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The Explorium of Lexington is a proud member
of the Association of Children's Museums


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Sat Mar 06
10:00 AM-5:00 PM HistoryMobile Makes Stop at Explorium
1:30 PM-2:30 PM Spring Flowers
Sun Mar 07
1:30 PM-2:30 PM Spring Flowers
Sat Mar 13
3:00 PM-9:00 PM Go Green on St. Patrick's Day
Sun Mar 14
1:00 PM-2:30 PM St. Patrick's Day Craft
Sat Mar 20
10:00 AM-5:10 PM Girl Scout Day at the Explorium
11:00 AM-1:00 PM Lexington Philharmonic Instrument Petting Zoo
1:30 PM-2:30 PM Let's Make Maracas!
Sun Mar 21
1:30 PM-2:30 PM Let's Make Maracas!
Sat Mar 27
1:00 PM - Quilt Square
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