ExplorationWorks

ExplorationWorks Interactive Science Center located in Helena, MT. Immerse yourself in the world of science, technology, engineering, and math.

Voted as the Best Place for Kids’ Fun since 2011 by the Helena Independent Record, ExplorationWorks offers a diverse range of interactive activities and exhibits tailored for ages 1-100! With major exhibit updates happening 3-4 times annually, each visit promises a unique experience. For specific hours and upcoming events, please visit www.explorationworks.org.

Our school-year schedule for Early Explorers is back! Starting tomorrow, join us Tuesday-Friday at 10:30am for hands-on ...
09/01/2026

Our school-year schedule for Early Explorers is back! Starting tomorrow, join us Tuesday-Friday at 10:30am for hands-on science fun designed especially for our youngest explorers.

This week’s activities include:

🐸 Tuesday: Frozen Frogs
🟣 Wednesday: UV Experiments
🔷 Thursday: Pattern Building
🐾 Friday: Animal Duplos

Early Explorers is free for members and included with paid admission for non-members. Come explore, experiment, and learn with us!

This is the final week to come in and check out our summer exhibit, Grossology! Come discover the weird, wild, and wonde...
08/30/2026

This is the final week to come in and check out our summer exhibit, Grossology! Come discover the weird, wild, and wonderfully gross side of science before this exhibit leaves town!

We're open Tuesday-Sunday 10am-5pm.

Please note that we will be closed September 7-11 for exhibit changeout.

📚✨ Happy back to school eve! ✨📚Make the most of the last day of summer break and spend it with us! Come explore, play, a...
08/25/2026

📚✨ Happy back to school eve! ✨📚

Make the most of the last day of summer break and spend it with us! Come explore, play, and squeeze in one last day of summer fun before school is back in session.

We’re open 10 a.m.-5 p.m. today.

🌟 Showing this week in the Anywhere Room: Vincent van Gogh’s The Starry Night! 🎨Step into one of the most iconic works o...
08/25/2026

🌟 Showing this week in the Anywhere Room: Vincent van Gogh’s The Starry Night! 🎨

Step into one of the most iconic works of art ever created and experience The Starry Night in an entirely new way!

The Anywhere Room experience is free for all guests with paid daily admission or an ExplorationWorks membership.

Come step into the masterpiece!

08/21/2026

That’s a wrap! Our 2026 Summer Camp season has officially come to a close!

We concocted, we LEGO’d, we explored, we experimented, and most importantly, we had SO much fun! 🧪🧱🔬 We’re so grateful we got to spend the summer learning, creating, and making memories with your kids.

And an extra-huge thank you to our incredible camp sponsors and special guests that visited us throughout the summer! Your support helps make these hands-on, STEM-filled experiences possible for kids in our community. We couldn’t do it without you! 💙

Sponsors:
The Morin Foundation
Opportunity Bank of Montana
Benefis Health System: Helena
Edward Jones
Great Northern Carousel
D.A. Davidson Companies
Dairy Queen Helena
Farmers State Bank
Great Northern Town Center
Helena Kiwanis Club
Marsh McLennan Agency - Northwest
NorthWestern Energy
Prickly Pear Pediatric Dentistry
Robert Peccia & Associates

Special Guests:
Alpine Animal Clinic
Animal Wonders Inc.
Dee-O-Gee Helena, MT
Intermountain Therapy Animals
Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks
USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service
St. Peter's Health
Great West Engineering, Inc.

🦈 Have you ever wondered what it would be like to swim with sharks?Come find out with this week’s featured Anywhere Room...
08/18/2026

🦈 Have you ever wondered what it would be like to swim with sharks?

Come find out with this week’s featured Anywhere Room video: Diving with Sharks!

Take an immersive journey beneath the surface and get an up-close look at these incredible animals. It’s an adventure you won’t want to miss!

We’re open Tuesday-Sunday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.

🚀 Showing this week in the Anywhere Room: Astronaut Training!Ever wonder what it takes to live and work aboard the Inter...
08/11/2026

🚀 Showing this week in the Anywhere Room: Astronaut Training!

Ever wonder what it takes to live and work aboard the International Space Station?

Take an immersive virtual reality tour of NASA’s Johnson Space Center and explore the facilities where astronauts train, including the Neutral Buoyancy Lab, where they practice working in a simulated microgravity environment.

Come explore what it takes to train like an astronaut!

Get in on some fun science next week! Here's a list of camps with openings August 3-6:Galaxy ExplorersAges 8-10 | 8:30am...
07/30/2026

Get in on some fun science next week!

Here's a list of camps with openings August 3-6:

Galaxy Explorers
Ages 8-10 | 8:30am-12:30pm

Prehistoric Party Mini
Ages 5-6 | 1:00-5:00pm

Take Flight
Ages 7-9 | 1:00-5:00pm

Grossology
Ages 8-10 | 1:00-5:00pm

Did you know... Every remaining open camp spot is on sale!

Non-Members: Use code SIZZLE for $50 OFF
Members: Use code SIZZLEmember for $85 OFF

Spots are limited and filling quickly, so don’t wait! Register today:
https://exworks.campbrainregistration.com/

Address

995 Carousel Way
Helena, MT
59601

Opening Hours

Tuesday 10am - 5pm
Wednesday 10am - 5pm
Thursday 10am - 5pm
Friday 10am - 5pm
Saturday 10am - 5pm
Sunday 10am - 5pm

Telephone

+14064571800

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