Celebrate National Honey Bee Day with ExplorationWorks! Join us on Friday, August 15, from 10 AM to 2 PM as we celebrate National Honey Bee Day with fun and educational activities for the whole family! Explore the world of bees through hands-on experiences focused on wildflowers, pollination, honey, and more. Enjoy a bee-themed TinkerLab and […]
Join the ExplorationWorks team as we ring in 2025 with a global celebration! Each hour, we’ll celebrate the New Year with a festive ball drop from the ExplorationWorks balcony, marking the transition to midnight in a different country. Between the hourly celebrations, enjoy hands-on activities and experiments, including a special TinkerLab from 10:00 AM to […]
Join us Wednesday, Nov. 27 to help us kick off the holiday season with the folks at 105.3 KMTX! We'll have a holiday-themed TinkerLab from 10am-1pm, Santa and Mrs. Claus and their elves will be here, our membership sale will start, AND we'll push the big red button at noon to kick of the holiday […]
You’re only a few cuts and folds away from having your own spinning helicopter. Join us for this fun activity to learn about wind resistance! TinkerLabs are walk-up, interactive science experiments for families to engage in science. They occur Fridays from 12:30-2:30pm and are free to members and to non-members with paid admission.
Complete a LEGO challenge or use your creativity to come up with something new! What will you build? TinkerLabs are walk-up, interactive science experiments for families to engage in science. They occur on the first and third Fridays from 12:30-2:30pm and are free to members and to non-members with paid admission.
Get your bikes ready! We’re hosting our first ever Community Bike Ride on Saturday, June 15th. The ride will feature various routes through Centennial Park, tailored to different age groups. Each participant will receive a race medal, as well as free admission to ExWorks and a free ride at the Great Northern Carousel! In addition, […]
Get your bikes ready! We’re hosting our first ever Community Bike Ride on Saturday, June 15th. The ride will feature various routes through Centennial Park, tailored to different age groups. Each participant will receive a race medal, as well as free admission to ExWorks and a free ride at the Great Northern Carousel! In addition, […]
Join the ExplorationWorks team as we celebrate 2024 around the globe! Each hour we will ring in the New Year, complete with a New Year’s ball drop from the ExplorationWorks balcony. Between the hourly celebrations there will be hands-on indoor activities and experiments, including a special TinkerLab from 10am-4pm! Complimentary coffee and hot […]
LEGO free build day! What will you make? TinkerLabs are walk-up, interactive science experiments for families to engage in science. They occur Saturdays from 12:30-2:30pm and are free to members and to non-members with paid admission.
Join us Wednesday, Nov. 22 to help us kick off the holiday season with the folks at 105.3 KMTX! We'll have a holiday-themed TinkerLab from 10am-1pm, Santa and Mrs. Claus and their elves will be here, our membership sale will start, AND we'll push the big red button at noon to kick of the holiday […]
Make a craft to see the comparison of certain animals in the summer vs. in the winter! TinkerLabs are walk-up, interactive science experiments for families to engage in science. They occur Saturdays from 12:30-2:30pm and are free to members and to non-members with paid admission.
Learn about electricity and have fun building new things with lights! TinkerLabs are walk-up, interactive science experiments for families to engage in science. They occur Saturdays from 12:30-2:30pm and are free to members and to non-members with paid admission.
Engineer a small rocket – launch, test, and redesign! TinkerLabs are walk-up, interactive science experiments for families to engage in science. They occur Saturdays from 12:30-2:30pm and are free to members and to non-members with paid admission.
Cirrus, cumulus, stratus, oh my! Explore different types of clouds and make a cloud in a bottle. TinkerLabs are walk-up, interactive science experiments for families to engage in science. They occur Saturdays from 12:30-2:30pm and are free to members and to non-members with paid admission.
Join ExplorationWorks to celebrate National Honey Bee Day on Friday, August 18th from 10am-2pm. There will be activities about all things bees, including (but not limited to) wildflowers, pollination, and honey. The Lewis & Clark Library, Holter Museum of Art, the MT Department of Agriculture, and GardenWerks will be on-site, and we’ll have bee-themed activities […]
Experience the way a bee gathers pollen with a fun craft! TinkerLabs are walk-up, interactive science experiments for families to engage in science. During the summer months, they occur Fridays from 12:30-2:30pm and are free to members and to non-members with paid admission.
Learn about the amazing world of Arachnids and how they make webs! TinkerLabs are walk-up, interactive science experiments for families to engage in science. During the summer months, they occur Fridays from 12:30-2:30pm and are free to members and to non-members with paid admission.
How many colors can we make along the PH scale? TinkerLabs are walk-up, interactive science experiments for families to engage in science. During the summer months, they occur Fridays from 12:30-2:30pm and are free to members and to non-members with paid admission.
Learn about lipids, density and polarity with this fun-colored experiment! TinkerLabs are walk-up, interactive science experiments for families to engage in science. During the summer months, they occur Fridays from 12:30-2:30pm and are free to members and to non-members with paid admission.
Test surface pressure with milk, soap and food coloring to make a colorful visual experiment! TinkerLabs are walk-up, interactive science experiments for families to engage in science. During the summer months, they occur Fridays from 12:30-2:30pm and are free to members and to non-members with paid admission.
Experiment with ice and find the freezing point vs. melting point! Can you figure it out? TinkerLabs are walk-up, interactive science experiments for families to engage in science. During the summer months, they occur Fridays from 12:30-2:30pm and are free to members and to non-members with paid admission.
Summer nights are perfect for stargazing! Now make your own constellation! TinkerLabs are walk-up, interactive science experiments for families to engage in science. During the summer months, they occur Fridays from 12:30-2:30pm and are free to members and to non-members with paid admission.
History and physics collide in this fun and simple building experiment! TinkerLabs are walk-up, interactive science experiments for families to engage in science. During the summer months, they occur Fridays from 12:30-2:30pm and are free to members and to non-members with paid admission.
Paper chromatography is a method used by chemists to separate the constituents (or parts) of a solution. See for yourself how it works! TinkerLabs are walk-up, interactive science experiments for families to engage in science. They occur Saturdays from 12:30-2:30pm and are free to members and to non-members with paid admission.
This experiment is showing ‘capillary action’! Watch as art grows right before your eyes using science! TinkerLabs are walk-up, interactive science experiments for families to engage in science. They occur Saturdays from 12:30-2:30pm and are free to members and to non-members with paid admission.
Let's experiment to see what melts the ice the fastest. Sugar, Salt, or warm water. Any guesses? TinkerLabs are walk-up, interactive science experiments for families to engage in science. They occur Saturdays from 12:30-2:30pm and are free to members and to non-members with paid admission.
Make a fun shaped bird feeder for our hungry spring birds! TinkerLabs are walk-up, interactive science experiments for families to engage in science. They occur Saturdays from 12:30-2:30pm and are free to members and to non-members with paid admission.
A long time ago, at a museum not far away… Rebels and scoundrels joined together to support the younglings of their community. Enjoy a 21+ themed evening at ExplorationWorks with fellow fans while supporting your local children’s science museum. Thursday, May 4th ExplorationWorks 7:00 p.m. $100 per ticket (a maximum of 50 tickets will be […]
Can your body heat help sprout a lima bean? Learn about germination and start your own nature experiment in a necklace! TinkerLabs are walk-up, interactive science experiments for families to engage in science. They occur Saturdays from 12:30-2:30pm and are free to members and to non-members with paid admission.
Use ultraviolet light to change the color of beads containing photochromic dye! TinkerLabs are walk-up, interactive science experiments for families to engage in science. They occur Saturdays from 12:30-2:30pm and are free to members and to non-members with paid admission.
Help us create a Duplo Safari! Build your favorite animal or imagine a completely new one! TinkerLabs are walk-up, interactive science experiments for families to engage in science. They occur Saturdays from 12:30-2:30pm and are free to members and to non-members with paid admission.
Creating an artistic masterpiece using acids and bases! TinkerLabs are walk-up, interactive science experiments for families to engage in science. They occur Saturdays from 12:30-2:30pm and are free to members and to non-members with paid admission.
Have you ever seen a plane with round wings? Come test your very own hoop glider and see what happens! TinkerLabs are walk-up, interactive science experiments for families to engage in science. They occur Saturdays from 12:30-2:30pm and are free to members and to non-members with paid admission.
We’re leveling up traditional water coloring with this artistic exploration of the states of matter! TinkerLabs are walk-up, interactive science experiments for families to engage in science. They occur Saturdays from 12:30-2:30pm and are free to members and to non-members with paid admission.
You’re only a few cuts and folds away from having your own spinning helicopter. Join us for this fun activity to learn about wind resistance! TinkerLabs are walk-up, interactive science experiments for families to engage in science. They occur Saturdays from 12:30-2:30pm and are free to members and to non-members with paid admission.
Balloons, dancing, and the power of static electricity! TinkerLabs are walk-up, interactive science experiments for families to engage in science. They occur Saturdays from 12:30-2:30pm and are free to members and to non-members with paid admission.
Use magnetic force to combine colors and create a swirly masterpiece! TinkerLabs are walk-up, interactive science experiments for families to engage in science. They occur Saturdays from 12:30-2:30pm and are free to members and to non-members with paid admission.
Design and build a tinfoil boat! Then put it to the test to see how much weight it can hold above water! TinkerLabs are walk-up, interactive science experiments for families to engage in science. They occur Saturdays from 12:30-2:30pm and are free to members and to non-members with paid admission.
Learn about heart anatomy and witness a real heart dissection right here at ExplorationWorks! TinkerLabs are walk-up, interactive science experiments for families to engage in science. They occur Saturdays from 12:30-2:30pm and are free to members and to non-members with paid admission.
Engineer your own working zipline out of Legos! TinkerLabs are walk-up, interactive science experiments for families to engage in science. They occur Saturdays from 12:30-2:30pm and are free to members and to non-members with paid admission.
Make a bird feeder to discover what birds are in your neighborhood this time of year! TinkerLabs are walk-up, interactive science experiments for families to engage in science. They occur Saturdays from 12:30-2:30pm and are free to members and to non-members with paid admission.
Learn about the winter adaptations of snowy owls and get hands on with an owl pellet dissection! TinkerLabs are walk-up, interactive science experiments for families to engage in science. They occur Saturdays from 12:30-2:30pm and are free to members and to non-members with paid admission.
Mama polar bears are tucked away in their dens this winter, can you make your own cozy model den? TinkerLabs are walk-up, interactive science experiments for families to engage in science. They occur Saturdays from 12:30-2:30pm and are free to members and to non-members with paid admission.
It’s a rock! It’s a snowbank! It’s a Snowshoe hare? Learn how animals change colors with the seasons! TinkerLabs are walk-up, interactive science experiments for families to engage in science. They occur Saturdays from 12:30-2:30pm and are free to members and to non-members with paid admission.
Celebrate the new year in style by building your own handheld confetti cannon! TinkerLabs are walk-up, interactive science experiments for families to engage in science. They occur Saturdays from 12:30-2:30pm and are free to members and to non-members with paid admission.
Join the ExplorationWorks team as we celebrate 2023 around the globe! Each hour we will ring in the New Year, complete with a New Year’s ball drop from the ExplorationWorks balcony. Between the hourly celebrations there will be hands-on indoor activities and experiments! 11:00 am - Antarctica 12:00 pm - Tajikistan 1:00 pm - Seychelles […]
Learn about electricity while making your own light up holiday card! TinkerLabs are walk-up, interactive science experiments for families to engage in science. They occur Saturdays from 12:30-2:30pm and are free to members and to non-members with paid admission.
earn about these sparkly geometric wonders while crafting your own beautiful snowflakes! TinkerLabs are walk-up, interactive science experiments for families to engage in science. They occur Saturdays from 12:30-2:30pm and are free to members and to non-members with paid admission.
Use LEGOs to design and build your own model sled! TinkerLabs are walk-up, interactive science experiments for families to engage in science. They occur Saturdays from 12:30-2:30pm and are free to members and to non-members with paid admission.
Design and build a structure using one of our favorite fall fruits! TinkerLabs are walk-up, interactive science experiments for families to engage in science. They occur Saturdays from 12:30-2:30pm and are free to members and to non-members with paid admission.
Can you find the center of balance in this fun robot craft? Stop by to find out! TinkerLabs are walk-up, interactive science experiments for families to engage in science. They occur Saturdays from 12:30-2:30pm and are free to members and to non-members with paid admission.
Experiment with evaporation, temperature, and pressure to form a cloud in a bottle! TinkerLabs are walk-up, interactive science experiments for families to engage in science. They occur Saturdays from 12:30-2:30pm and are free to members and to non-members with paid admission.
Make and take home your own fall or Halloween themed thaumatropes! TinkerLabs are walk-up, interactive science experiments for families to engage in science. They occur Saturdays from 12:30-2:30pm and are free to members and to non-members with paid admission.
Experiment with reflection and refraction to disappear a pumpkin! TinkerLabs are walk-up, interactive science experiments for families to engage in science. They occur Saturdays from 12:30-2:30pm and are free to members and to non-members with paid admission.
Investigate the many shapes and designs of leaves with this fun craft! TinkerLabs are walk-up, interactive science experiments for families to engage in science. They occur Saturdays from 12:30-2:30pm and are free to members and to non-members with paid admission.
Before all our leaves change color, let’s explore their green pigment with a scientific art project! TinkerLabs are walk-up, interactive science experiments for families to engage in science. They occur Saturdays from 12:30-2:30pm and are free to members and to non-members with paid admission.
Engineering has never looked so tasty! Challenge yourself to build using only toothpicks and candy! TinkerLabs are walk-up, interactive science experiments for families to engage in science. They occur Saturdays from 12:30-2:30pm and are free to members and to non-members with paid admission.
Engineer your own working zipline out of Legos! TinkerLabs are walk-up, interactive science experiments for families to engage in science. They occur Saturdays from 12:30-2:30pm and are free to members and to non-members with paid admission.
Early Explorers has a new summer schedule! Join us each Friday at 10:30 and 11:30 for back-to-back sessions of Early Explorers. This program is geared towards children ages 0-5 and their caregivers. Fridays at 10:30am: Music Fridays at 11:30am: Science Early Explorers is geared towards children ages 0-5 and their caregivers. Preschool programs are free […]
Early Explorers has a new summer schedule! Join us each Friday at 10:30 and 11:30 for back-to-back sessions of Early Explorers. This program is geared towards children ages 0-5 and their caregivers. Fridays at 10:30am: Music Fridays at 11:30am: Science Early Explorers is geared towards children ages 0-5 and their caregivers. Preschool programs are free […]
Design your own bracelet using amazing color changing beads! TinkerLabs are walk-up, interactive science experiments for families to engage in science. They occur Fridays from 12:30-2:30pm and are free to members and to non-members with paid admission.
Create your own mini lava lamp! TinkerLabs are walk-up, interactive science experiments for families to engage in science. They occur Fridays from 12:30-2:30pm and are free to members and to non-members with paid admission.
Creating useful slime that can clean, glow or just be used as a toy! TinkerLabs are walk-up, interactive science experiments for families to engage in science. They occur Fridays from 12:30-2:30pm and are free to members and to non-members with paid admission.
Recycled paper will be used to create colorful paper that we can use again. TinkerLabs are walk-up, interactive science experiments for families to engage in science. They occur Fridays from 12:30-2:30pm and are free to members and to non-members with paid admission.
Plant a seed and learn about transpiration as we create a plant that can water itself! TinkerLabs are walk-up, interactive science experiments for families to engage in science. They occur Fridays from 12:30-2:30pm and are free to members and to non-members with paid admission.
Learn how to make ice cream with science in our garden! TinkerLabs are walk-up, interactive science experiments for families to engage in science. They occur Fridays from 12:30-2:30pm and are free to members and to non-members with paid admission.
Learn about optical illusions and early forms of animation with this fun craft! TinkerLabs are walk-up, interactive science experiments for families to engage in science. They occur Fridays from 12:30-2:30pm and are free to members and to non-members with paid admission.