Explore More Discovery Museum

08/30/2026

Last day to guarantee that you get one of these fun t-shirts! Sign up for Run the Runway 5K + Kids Fun Run by 11:59 pm TONIGHT! https://vamomentum.com/run-the-runway-5k/

📢LAST CALL! If you want to be sure you get one of these snazzy shirts, you must sign up for Run the Runway 5K + Kids Fun Run by 11:59 pm TONIGHT! https://vamomentum.com/run-the-runway-5k/

08/29/2026

ICYMI: ✈️ Run the Runway shirt deadline is THIS SUNDAY!

Register for the 2026 Run the Runway 5K + Kids Fun Run by Sunday, August 30 to guarantee your event T-shirt. Design in the comments!

Race day is September 13, and we’re planning a full afternoon of fun at SHD with aircraft on display, fun activities, and food trucks. This event is perfect for all fitness levels and abilities!

👟 Fasten your sneakers and get registered before Sunday’s shirt deadline!

🔗 Register: www.iexploremore.com/run

🎥Thanks to WHSV - TV 3 for this great promo video!

08/26/2026

ICYMI 🎥✈️ Sarah from Explore More Discovery Museum and Heather from SHD stopped by WHSV-TV 3 yesterday to talk all things Run the Runway 5K, happening Sept. 13 — including an important reminder that the T-shirt deadline is this Sunday, Aug. 30!

But before the real interview, they figured… what better place to practice than the newly updated TV studio at Explore More? Let’s just say the practice round didn’t quite go as planned. 😂🎬

Thankfully, the real interview went much more smoothly! Check out the link in the comments to hear all about this year’s Run the Runway.

Once you’ve finished laughing at our outtakes and gotten all the details, make sure you’re registered to snag that race shirt before Sunday!

🏃‍♀️✈️ Sign up at iexploremore.com/run

08/25/2026

📣 THE 2026 RUN THE RUNWAY T-SHIRT HAS LANDED! 👕✈️

You won’t need a seatbelt to Run the Runway on September 13—but make sure those sneakers are fastened and ready for takeoff! 👟

Register by August 30 to guarantee your 2026 event shirt:
➡️ iexploremore.com/run

08/25/2026

🏠 NEW! Homeschool Learning Labs are coming to Explore More!

Beginning in October, homeschool students in grades K–8 can take learning beyond the textbook with hands-on, project-based enrichment designed to get them exploring, experimenting and discovering.

Our first Learning Labs include The Art of STEM and Innovations & Inventions. These are drop-off programs, and space is limited!

⭐ Classes begin in October
⭐ Grades K–8
⭐ Limited spots available

Learn more and register: https://www.iexploremore.com/homeschool

08/20/2026

Now that the big kids are heading back to school, we’re wrapping up summer camp season with some of our youngest explorers! 🎨❤️

This week, our Colorful Creations campers are painting, mixing, experimenting and discovering just how much fun a world full of color can be.

And we’re not quite finished yet! Next week, Monster Mash takes over the Museum.

Monster Mash
August 24–28 | 9 AM–12 PM
Don’t let the name fool you. There’s nothing scary about this camp! It’s chock-full of monster-themed stories, slimy science, not-so-spooky snacks, music, games, creative drama and plenty of silly fun.

We still have a couple of spaces remaining. Grab your spot and finish the summer with some monster-sized fun!

🔗 https://www.iexploremore.com/summer-junior

08/19/2026

As our Discovery Crew heads back to school, we’re sending a BIG thank you to all 30 of our summer teen interns and wishing them a great year ahead! ❤️

They assisted with camps, supervised exhibits, helped with special programs and provided the extra hands that made so many experiences possible.

We’re grateful for their energy, enthusiasm and willingness to jump in wherever they were needed. They were an important part of the Explore More team!

A special thank you to The Gaines Group Architects for sponsoring our summer teen internship program and making this valuable leadership experience possible. ⭐ And, a big thank you to our Volunteer Coordinator, Hannah Royal, for keeping us organized and productive!

Have a great school year, Discovery Crew! We’ll miss you!

08/17/2026

🎒✨ What an incredible Back to School Bash!

Thank you to our generous sponsors, nonprofit partners, and the amazing volunteers who made yesterday's celebration possible. Your support helps us welcome families with joy, play, and community connection

¡Gracias por ser parte de esto! — We're grateful for each of you.

A special thank you to:
📌 Presenting Sponsor: Sentara RMH Medical Center
📌 In Partnership With: CEL Harrisonburg - Rockingham
📌 With generous in-kind support from Dulce Delights , Memorable Executive Events , Omar's hair salon & barber shop , and Linda's Booth.
📌 And a big thank you to Big Brothers Big Sisters of Harrisonburg-Rockingham County , Boys & Girls Clubs Harrisonburg and Rockingham County , and United Way of Central Shenandoah Valley for joining us and sharing their resources with our families

We couldn't do this without the support of our incredible community. 💛

08/14/2026

Fort City became Fort Unity this week! ❤️

Campers started with an empty room and a big challenge: build their own city from the ground up. They named it Fort Unity, planned and built businesses and community spaces, created campaign signs, gave speeches, cast their ballots and elected a mayor, vice-mayor and city council members.

They also took their learning beyond the Museum, visiting downtown businesses and taking a private tour of Harrisonburg, VA - Government City Hall, where campers got an inside look at local government and received their own official city badges.

Along the way, they discovered that building a city takes more than cardboard, sheets and chairs. It takes planning, problem-solving, cooperation and people working together.

We think the citizens of Fort Unity did an outstanding job! ⭐