Explorium of Lexington - Lexington, KY
N 38° 03.005 W 084° 29.994
16S E 719369 N 4214322
The Explorium of Lexington (formerly known as the Lexington Children's Museum) is located next to the Lexington Children's Theater and across from the historic Lexington Opera House. Cost is $6 for anyone over the age of 1.
Waymark Code: WM5GQY
Location: Kentucky, United States
Date Posted: 01/04/2009
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From the museum's website you can see their impact on their region:
Attendance averages 85,000 visitors annually, and we serve an additional 10,000 with outreach activities in the community. Explorium serves a much broader area than just Fayette County. We have hosted guests from over 90 different Kentucky counties, most states, and even other countries.
Since 1998, many new permanent exhibits have been installed, including:
Brainzilla – all about the human brain
Wonder Woods – a Kentucky-based nature area for toddlers
Hold Your Horses – all about the Horse
Homes Around the World – examples of living situations from around the world
The Fuller Projection Map – the most accurate, proportional map of the world
Dinosaurs as Natural Wonders – featuring Tyrannosaurus Rex and Triceratops skulls
Doctor Kids Clinic – where kids get to be the doctors
Keeping Current – a natural history exhibit focused on the Kentucky River as the state's first highway with 27' of running water
Sun Wise Oasis – illustrating sun-smart behaviors
The Bubble Zone – a fun, interactive world of surface tension and fluid dynamics
Current and upcoming traveling and permanent exhibits include:
The Amazing Maze - discover the fun of navigation and exploring
Color Play – explore the fun and science of color, light and optics.
As the exhibits and outreach have grown, we have started and expanded some exciting programs. Our annual Museum Go Round features more than 100 artists under the age of 18 exhibiting and selling their work; entering its seventh year, attendance has exceeded 3,000 people. We host overnight programs with the Wilderness Road Girl Scouts each year. Summer camps teach science, art and culture to middle-school children. Adults attend parenting classes throughout the year, and they can find parent resources in the Wonder Woods early childhood exhibit.
Website: [Web Link]
Physical Address:
440 W. Short Street
Lexington, KY United States
40507
Phone #: (859) 258-3253
Directions:
Downtown Lexington directly across from the Lexington Opera House and next to the Lexington Children's Theater. Parking on the street is difficult so it is suggested for you to park in parking garage for Victorian Shoppes.
Hours of Operation:
HOURS:
Tuesday - Saturday
10am - 5pm
Sunday
1pm - 5pm
Closed Monday
Focus of Museum: focused on enhancing growth and increasing awareness in the community
Parking Coordinates: Not Listed
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Visit Instructions:
1. A picture of you, your family OR your GPS at either an interesting location inside the Museum or with the name or logo showing from the outside of the Museum.
2. Please answer the following questions in your log as best you can:
- What sections of the Museum did you visit?
- What was your experience like?
- Did you participate in any programs?
- What was your favourite part of the Museum?
- Are there any amenities you can share?
- Overall, how was your visit?