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.

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.

Can You Let Go of the Leprechaun's Gold?

Join us in playing this fun St. Patty's Day game when you visit the Explorium on Saturday, March 13 from 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. A scavenger hunt through the museum, a "green" recycling activity, coloring pages, a rainbow streamer craft and some traditional Irish music complete this day of fun.

Mosquitoes Invade the Explorium

Mosquito experts will offer an unforgettable interactive science experience for students and children. Experiments and presentations will be conducted as part of a one-day mosquito education program. Program includes hands-on activities where children can learn about mosquito biology, life cycle, surveillance, control and ways to protect against mosquito bites. The program is Tuesday, March 30 from 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. All visitors will receive a free goodie filled with fun giveaways and take-home activities. Mosquito Day

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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Spring Break at the Explorium

The Explorium will be open on Monday, March 29 and Monday, April 5 from 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.

March 27 - April 3 – Explorium’s ”Quilt O’ Fun”
Drop in our Open Art Studio all week, and use your creativity to design
a 6”x6” quilt square using a variety of mediums. All the
squares will be connected together to make wall hangings to be displayed in the
Children’s Art Gallery.

Monday, March 29 – Science Sensation Station – Join us
for interactive demonstrations of electricity from 11am-noon and physics
from 1-2pm.

Monday, March 29, 2-3pm – Sidewalk Chalk
- Make chalk to take home and create a masterpiece on your sidewalk!

Tuesday, March 30, 10am-3pm – Mosquitoes
Invade the Explorium! – Experts will offer interactive educational exhibits
about the life of a mosquito, hands-on games and activities, and live bugs!
All visitors will receive a goodie bag!

Tuesday, March 30 – Science Sensation Station –
Join Professor Mark from the UK Chemistry Dept. for exciting chemistry experiments!

Wednesday, March 31 – Good Scents! Good Fun! –
Join the staff of Good Scents Bath &
Body Shop for hands-on experiments through a creative approach to chemistry.

Wednesday, March 31 – Science Sensation Station –
Join us for interactive demonstrations of making slime from 11-noon and light and
optics from 1-2 p.m.

Thursday, April 1 – Dino Fun! –
Stop by to make your own fossil from 11am-noon and 2-3pm, and to
look for real fossils in the Dino Dig from 1-2pm.

Thursday, April 1 – Science Sensation Station -
Professor Mark from the UK Chemistry Dept. for exciting chemistry experiments!

Friday, April 2, 10:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. –
It’s Dog-tastic! – Create a dog treat for your pampered pooch with the staff
of Spoiled Rotten. Draw a picture of your dog and be entered in a contest
to win more doggie treats!

Friday, April 2, 2-3 p.m. – Sidewalk Chalk
– Make chalk to take home and create a masterpiece on your sidewalk!

Saturday, April 3, 11 a.m.-1 p.m. –
Watch It Grow Seed Pots – Celebrate Easter by decorating a flower pot and planting
a real seed.

Sunday, April 4 – Closed for Easter

The Open Art Studio will open early at noon each day so
be sure to stop by and make something cool!

The Explorium of Lexington is a not-for-profit organization, 501(c)3 and is funded in part by:
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.