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Exploration Station NON-PROFIT Children's Museum featuring a variety of hands-on exhibits & educational activities. Come see our interactive exhibits!

Target age is birth through 8 years old. A family membership is just $67 for an entire year! Daily admission is $5 per child and $3 per adult, plus tax. Schedule a class trip or host your child's birthday party!

Special Hours for October! 🍂Sunday, October 11th - CLOSED for a private party 🎉Saturday, October 24th - Open 11:00 - 3:0...
10/09/2026

Special Hours for October! 🍂

Sunday, October 11th - CLOSED for a private party 🎉
Saturday, October 24th - Open 11:00 - 3:00 for SMART START DAY! 🎃

Host your event with us!
Call to book your own private party or event at 910-738-1114

Saturday, September 26th was a FUN day! Exploration Station hosted the Nickelodeon Our World, Worldwide Day of Play! Gue...
10/08/2026

Saturday, September 26th was a FUN day! Exploration Station hosted the Nickelodeon Our World, Worldwide Day of Play!
Guest enjoy, free food and admission, prizes, and of course endless play!
“Play gives children a chance to practice what they are learning.”

~ Fred Rogers

WE ARE HIRING!!Exploration Station Assistant (Part time) – A minimum of a High School diploma is required, but earned co...
09/30/2026

WE ARE HIRING!!
Exploration Station Assistant (Part time) – A minimum of a High School diploma is required, but earned college credit hours are preferred. The ideal candidate will have prior experience working with children ages 2-12 in childcare, classroom, or informal education settings and possess excellent customer service skills. Work schedule will predominantly include weekends. Hours per week will range between 13-19. Hiring salary will range between $10.00 – $12.00 per hour based on education and experience. A criminal background check and drug screening are required.
Please email a completed job application, cover letter, and resume to Kari Maynor at [email protected]. An employment application can be found below. Only serious applicants that meet qualifications need apply. Questions should be addressed via e-mail.


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09/25/2026

POV: You just found out the World Wide Day of Play is tomorrow, September 26th. Join us at the Exploration Station for a day of FREE play, fun, food, and prizes!

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️Come and visit us, 10/10 recommend! Open Wednesday-Saturday 10:00am-5:00pm and Sundays 1:00-5:00pm
09/15/2026

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️Come and visit us, 10/10 recommend! Open Wednesday-Saturday 10:00am-5:00pm and Sundays 1:00-5:00pm

09/11/2026

Come play at Exploration Station for the World Wide Day of Play, September 26 from 10:00 to 5:00 to celebrate!

We are just a few weeks away for our Annual World Wide Day of Play! Join us for a day fun of play and fun!Exploration St...
09/11/2026

We are just a few weeks away for our Annual World Wide Day of Play!
Join us for a day fun of play and fun!
Exploration Station will celebrate the Annual Worldwide Day of Play on September 26th! Stop by for door prizes, FREE admission, FREE food, exhibit play, and more from 10:00 am - 5:00 pm.
Let's unleash the power of play and inspire a brighter tomorrow!

Special Announcement: Exploration Station will be closed Monday, September 7th - Friday, September 11th for cleaning and...
09/04/2026

Special Announcement:
Exploration Station will be closed Monday, September 7th - Friday, September 11th for cleaning and repairs. Thank you for being patient.
We will reopen for normal business hours Satursday, September 12th.

Special hours for September!Saturday, September 5th- Closed 1:00pm-5:00pm Monday-Friday, September 7th -11th Closed for ...
09/01/2026

Special hours for September!
Saturday, September 5th- Closed 1:00pm-5:00pm
Monday-Friday, September 7th -11th Closed for repairs
Please, note we will have a FREE day of play for our Annual World Wide Day of Play on September 26th.

🎶 Music Camp Recap at the Exploration Station! 🎶What an amazing time at Music Camp! Our campers had the opportunity to e...
08/18/2026

🎶 Music Camp Recap at the Exploration Station! 🎶
What an amazing time at Music Camp! Our campers had the opportunity to explore music, get creative, learn new skills, and make unforgettable memories at the Exploration Station.
From hands-on activities to making music together, it was a week full of fun, creativity, and discovery! We’re so proud of all our campers and grateful to everyone who helped make Music Camp such a success. Special thanks to Wendy Porter and Tim Little for sharing songs and music with our kiddos!

Address

104 N Chestnut Street
Lumberton, NC
28358

Opening Hours

Wednesday 10am - 5pm
Thursday 10am - 5pm
Friday 10am - 5pm
Saturday 10am - 5pm
Sunday 1pm - 5pm

Telephone

+19107381114

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