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¡Explora! Science Center and Children's Museum

A truly splendid science and children's museum, this museum has lots of interactive exhibits teaching science, technology, and art. There are some fantastic exhibits here, like a laminar flow fountain with water jets you can turn on and off, an experiment bar, a high-wire bike, and a robotics lab.

Address: 1701 Mountain Rd NW
Hours: Mon–Sat 10AM–6PM, Sun noon–6PM except major holidays
Price: $8, $5 seniors/students/military, $4 children, under age 1 free
Phone: +15056006072
Website: explora.us (opens in a new tab)

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