Exploreum Science Center

Saturday Science!
2023-06-17 10:30 - 15:00 (America/Chicago)
Join us for Saturday Science! Every Saturday we have demonstrations happening in our various labs and exhibit areas from 10:30am – 2:30pm. The schedule and location will change each week.
Blast off the Exploreum this weekend for Saturday Science! Make a pit-stop at the Nature Pavilion and say hello to Nimbus, Beetlejuice and all the other critters in between the demonstrations. Our interns will be preforming demonstrations throughout the day in our various labs.
Here is when and where to be:
10:30- Head’s Up in the iHealthy Lab
11:00-12:00- Animal Encounters in the Nature Pavilion
1:30-Alka Seltzer Rockets in the Science Squad Headquarters
2:30-Head’s Up in the iHealthy Lab
3:00- Alka Seltzer Rockets Science Squad Headquarters

Included with general admission for non-members. Free for Exploreum members. Additional cost for Digital Dome movies.
Schedules and Demos are subject to change based on special events, weather, staffing, and other unforeseen circumstances. Check with our Box Office upon arrival for the current schedule.

Saturday Science!
2023-05-27 10:30 - 14:30
Join us for Saturday Science! Every Saturday we have demonstrations happening in our various labs and exhibit areas from 10:30am – 2:30pm. The schedule and location will change each week.
Not only is tomorrow the first Saturday of Summer but it is also the last day of Toytopia! To celebrate we have all sorts of fun planned, so don’t skip out on this Saturday Science!
Here is when and where to be:
10:30- Kitchen Chemistry in the iHealthy Lab
11:00-12:00- Animal Encounters in the Nature Pavilion
1:30-Dragon’s Breath in the Science Squad Headquarters
2:30-Poppin’ Popcorn in the iHealthy Lab
3:00- Bio-Bots in the Science Squad Headquarters
General admission for non-members. Free for Exploreum members. Additional cost for Digital Dome movies. Toytopia exhibit included in admission as well.
Schedules and Demos are subject to change based on special events, weather, staffing, and other unforeseen circumstances. Check with our Box Office upon arrival for the current schedule.

Exploreum After Hours: Back to the Future
2023-05-20 17:00 - 21:00
Exploreum After Hours is back…To the Future!

This Month: Back to the Future

Space is limited so grab your tickets right away! Buy Tickets Here!

Bring Your Own Wine/Beer options. No liquor at this time, please. Valid ID required. Please limit drinks to one bottle/one 6-pack per person! Drink responsibly.

Wear your best 80’s or 50’s attire!
We will be holding a ticket raffle for 3 prizes donated by local businesses in Mobile!
5pm: The Exploreum doors open for Movie goers.
5pm-6:15pm: Visitors may tour the Exhibits while waiting for the theater doors open.
6:20pm: The theater doors will open for seating.
6:30pm: Raffle tickets will be drawn, and winners announced in the theater before the movie.
This is a 21+ only event. No children or teens allowed.
Pre-ordered tickets are $12. Day of tickets (if available) are $15. Raffle tickets are included with the purchase of a movie ticket.

Saturday Science!
2023-05-20 10:30 - 14:30
Join us for Saturday Science! Every Saturday we have demonstrations happening in our various labs and exhibit areas from 10:30am – 2:30pm. The schedule and location will change each week.
Don’t slip on the slime at Saturday Science this weekend! 🍵⚠️ Our Interns will be preforming demonstrations throughout the day in our various labs.
This is included with General Admission; Exploreum Members are free.
Here is when and where to be:
10:30-Head’s Up in the IHealthy Lab
11:00-12:00- Animal Encounters in the Nature Pavilion
2:30- Slimly Science in the Science Squad Headquarters
3:00- Head’s Up in the IHealthy Lab
General admission for non-members. Free for Exploreum members. Additional cost for Digital Dome movies. Toytopia exhibit included in admission as well.
Schedules and Demos are subject to change based on special events, weather, staffing, and other unforeseen circumstances. Check with our Box Office upon arrival for the current schedule.

Saturday Science!
2023-05-13 10:30 - 14:30
Join us for Saturday Science! Every Saturday we have demonstrations happening in our various labs and exhibit areas from 10:30am – 2:30pm. The schedule and location will change each week.
See some shocking electricity while floating around this weekend, during Saturday Science! Then meet Beetlejuice, Nimbus, and Lady Byron in the Nature Pavilion. Our Interns will be preforming demonstrations throughout the day in our various labs. This is included with General Admission; Exploreum Members are free.
Here is when and where to be:
10:30-Float Science in the Science Squad Headquarters
11:00- Static Electricity in the Science Squad headquarters
11:00-12:00- Nature Pavilion open
1:30- Float Science in the Science Squad Headquarters
2:30- Static Electricity in the Science Squad Headquarters

General admission for non-members. Free for Exploreum members. Additional cost for Digital Dome movies. Toytopia exhibit included in admission as well.
Schedules and Demos are subject to change based on special events, weather, staffing, and other unforeseen circumstances. Check with our Box Office upon arrival for the current schedule.

Saturday Science!
2023-05-06 10:30 - 14:30
Join us for Saturday Science! Every Saturday we have demonstrations happening in our various labs and exhibit areas from 10:30am – 2:30pm. The schedule and location will change each week.
Count down with us as we launch rockets into the air, during Saturday Science! Then meet Beetlejuice, Nimbus, and Lady Byron in the Nature Pavilion. Our Interns will be preforming demonstrations throughout the day in our various labs. This is included with General Admission; Exploreum Members are free.
Here is when and where to be:
10:30-Alka Seltzer Rockets in the Science Squad Headquarters
11:00 to12:00- Meet the animals of the Nature Pavilion
1:30- Alka Seltzer Rockets in the Science Squad Headquarters
2:00- Head’s Up in the iHealthy lab
2:30- Animal Encounter in the Atrium
General admission for non-members. Free for Exploreum members. Additional cost for Digital Dome movies. Toytopia exhibit included in admission as well.
Schedules and Demos are subject to change based on special events, weather, staffing, and other unforeseen circumstances. Check with our Box Office upon arrival for the current schedule.

Science Saturday!
2023-04-29 10:30 - 14:30
Join us for Saturday Science! Every Saturday we have demonstrations happening in our various labs and exhibit areas from 10:30am – 2:30pm. The schedule and location will change each week.
See water disappear, popcorn pop about and figure out what makes things float during this Saturday Science! Our Interns will be preforming demonstrations throughout the day in our various labs. This is included with General Admission; Exploreum Members are free.

Here is when and where to be:

10:30-Disappearing Water in the Science Squad Headquarters
11:00- Poppin’ Popcorn in the ihealthy Lab
11:30- Float Science in the Science Squad Headquarters
1:30- Disappearing Water in the Science Squad HEadquarters
2:00- Poppin’ Popcorn in the iHealthy lab
2:30- Float Science in the science squad Headquarters

Schedules and Demos are subject to change based on special events, weather, staffing, and other unforeseen circumstances. Check with our Box Office upon arrival for the current schedule.

General admission for non-members. Free for Exploreum members. Additional cost for Digital Dome movies. Toytopia exhibit included in admission as well.
Schedules and Demos are subject to change based on special events, weather, staffing, and other unforeseen circumstances. Check with our Box Office upon arrival for the current schedule.

Exploreum After Hours: Pulp Fiction
2023-04-22 17:00 - 21:00
Exploreum After Hours is back!

Not only will we continue to host some of your favorite throwback movies in the Poarch Band of Creek Indians Digital Dome Theater but we will also host scavenger hunts, costume contests and much more – with loads of cool prizes from local businesses.
This Month: Pulp Fiction
Costumes are encouraged but be sure to wear your dancing shoes because we are holding our very own Jackrabbit Slim’s styled, Twist-Off Competition before the Movie! The top 3 people who can twist the longest, get to leave with a prize donated by local businesses in Mobile!
Bring Your Own Wine/Beer (no liquor at this time) options. Valid ID required.
Please limit drinks to one bottle/one 6-pack per person! Drink responsibly.
5pm – The Exploreum doors open for Movie goers.
5:45pm – Our Twist Off Competition begins.
6:15pm – winners will be announced in the theater, before starting the movie.
This is a 21+ only event. No children or teens allowed.
The Cafe will be open for light refreshments, snacks and beverages.
Space is limited so grab your tickets right away!
Buy Tickets Here!

Saturday Science!
2023-04-22 10:30 - 14:30
It’s Earth day this Saturday! Come and encounter some of our crazy critters in the Atrium.
Our Nature pavilion is open on the weekends for you to meet all our animals. From Turtles to tarantulas, we love all our animals.
Here is when and where to be:
11:00 to 12:00-Animal Encounters in the Nature Pavilion
2:30-Alka Seltzer Rockets in the Science Squad Headquarters
3:00 to 4:00- Animal Encounters in the Nature Pavilion
General admission for non-members. Free for Exploreum members. Additional cost for Digital Dome movies. Toytopia exhibit included in admission as well.
Schedules and Demos are subject to change based on special events, weather, staffing, and other unforeseen circumstances. Check with our Box Office upon arrival for the current schedule.

Saturday Science!
2023-04-15 10:30 - 14:30
Float around for some slimy fun at our crazy demonstrations during this week’s Saturday Science!!
Included with general admission. Exploreum members are free.
Here is what’s happening:
10:30-Float Science in the science Squad Headquarters
11:00-Head’s Up in the iHealthy Lab
11:30- Slime Science in the science squad Headquarters
1:30-Float Science in the Science Squad headquarters
2:00-Head’s up in the iHealthy Lab
2:30-Slime Science in the Science Squad Headquarters
Schedules and Demos are subject to change based on special events, weather, staffing, and other unforeseen circumstances. Check with our Box Office upon arrival for the current schedule.

Story Times with the Junior League of Mobile.
2023-04-08 11:30 - 12:00
The Junior League of Mobile will be at The Exploreum for bi-monthly story times beginning in October. Each exciting session will feature popular children’s books centered around an early child learner science topic.
April 8th 11:30 am – 12:00 pm
I See Spring
Little White Rabbit
Split! Splat!
Located in our Wharf of Wonder.

Saturday Science!
2023-04-08 10:30 - 14:30
Join us for Saturday Science! Demonstrations will be shown in our various Lab and Headquarters throughout the day.
Included with general admission. Free for Exploreum Members.

POP in for some crazy critter encounters during this week’s Saturday Science! General admission for non-members. Free for Exploreum members. Additional cost for Digital Dome movies. Toytopia exhibit included in admission as well.

Here is what’s happening:
10:30-Disappearing Water in the Science Squad Headquarters
11:00-Poppin’ Popcorn in the ihealthy lab
11:30-Animal Encounter in the Atrium
1:30-Disappearing Water in the Science Squad Headquarters
2:00-Poppin’ Popcorn in the iHealhty lab
2:30-Animal Encounter in the Atrium
Schedules and Demos are subject to change based on special events, weather, staffing, and other unforeseen circumstances. Check with our Box Office upon arrival for the current schedule.

Easter at the Exploreum
2023-04-01 10:00 - 13:00
No, it is no April Fools joke… Easter is back at the Exploreum and we are ready to celebrate! Mark your calendars and join us for one of our family favorite events of the year.
General admission for non-members. Free for Exploreum members. Additional cost for Digital Dome movies. Toytopia exhibit included in admission as well.
Doors open at 10 a.m.
Easter egg hunt promptly at 10:30 so make sure to get here on time and ready to hunt!
Demos:
• Robosnake Soccer
• Egg Heads
• Dash and Dot Basket Bash
• Egg in a Bottle
• Bouncy Eggs
• Explosive Easter Finale
Cart Demos and Hands-on Activities throughout the event.

Saturday Science!
2023-03-25 10:30 - 14:30
Float around to see our crazy demonstrations during this week’s Saturday Science!!
Included with general admission. Exploreum members are free.
Here is what’s happening:
10:30 Head’s Up in the iHealthy Lab
11:00-Float Science in the Science Squad Headquarters
11:30- Reptile Encounter in the Atrium
1:30 Head’s up in the IHealthy Lab
2:00 Float Science in the Science Squad Headquarters
2:30 Reptile Encounter in the Atrium
Schedules and Demos are subject to change based on special events, weather, staffing, and other unforeseen circumstances. Check with our Box Office upon arrival for the current schedule.

Exploreum After Hours: The Neverending Story
2023-03-18 17:00 - 21:00
POSTPONED TO SATURDAY, MARCH 18 DUE TO TECHNICAL ISSUES IN THE PCI DIGITAL DOME THEATER.

Exploreum After Hours is back!
Not only will we continue to host some of your favorite throwback movies in the Poarch Band of Creek Indians Digital Dome Theater, but we will also host scavenger hunts, costume contests and much more – with loads of cool prizes from local businesses.
This Month – Win a prize by finding Auryn Medallions hidden throughout our ToyTopia exhibit! The Medallions were 3D printed here at the Exploreum by our education team.
Bring your own beer/wine, no liquor please. Valid ID required. 21+ ONLY.
Please limit drinks to one bottle/one 6-pack per person! Drink responsibly.
The Cafe will be open for light refreshments, snacks and beverages.
Space is limited so grab your tickets right away!
Enjoy reminiscing about your childhood by playing with our many toys during your search!

5:00pm – Doors open and search begins.
6:15pm – Search ends and medallions are counted.
6:25pm – Theater opens and winners are announced.
6:30pm – Movie Starts.
Buy Tickets Here!

Saturday Science!
2023-03-18 10:30 - 14:30
See sparks fly on March 18th, for Saturday Science!
Included with general admission. Exploreum members are free.
10:30 Static Electricity in the Science Squad Headquarters
1:30 smarty Pants in the atrium
2:00 Static Electricity in the Science Squad Headquarters
2:30 Smarty Pants in the Atrium
Schedules and Demos are subject to change based on special events, weather, staffing, and other unforeseen circumstances. Check with our Box Office upon arrival for the current schedule.

Saturday Science!
2023-03-11 10:30 - 14:30
Play with some Slimy Science the meet our reptiles on March 11th, for Saturday Science!
Included with general admission. Exploreum members are free.
10:30 Slimy Science in the science squad headquarters
11:00 Head’s Up in the iHealthy Lab
11:30 Reptile Encounter in the Science Squad Headquarters
1:30 Slimy Science in the Science Squad headquarters
2:00 Head’s Up in the iHealthy Lab
2:30 Reptile Encounter in the science squad Headquarters
Schedules and Demos are subject to change based on special events, weather, staffing, and other unforeseen circumstances. Check with our Box Office upon arrival for the current schedule.

Saturday Science!
2023-03-04 10:30 - 14:30
Meet our retiles and learn about critters during the programs this weekend for Saturday Science! Here is when and where to be on February 25th, for Saturday Science!
10:30 Disappearing Water in the science squad headquarters
11:00 Poppin’ Popcorn in the iHealthy Lab
11:30 Float Science in the Science Squad Headquarters
1:30 Disappearing Water in the Science Squad headquarters
2:00 Poppin’ Popcorn in the iHealthy Lab
2:30 Float Science in the science squad Headquarters
Schedules and Demos are subject to change based on special events, weather, staffing, and other unforeseen circumstances. Check with our Box Office upon arrival for the current schedule.

Saturday Science!
2023-02-25 10:30 - 14:30
Meet our retiles and learn about critters during the programs this weekend for Saturday Science! Here is when and where to be on February 25th, for Saturday Science!
10:30 Reptile Encounter in the science squad headquarters
11:00 Heads up in the iHealthy Lab
11:30 Squirrely Survival in the Science Squad Headquarters
1:30 Heads up in the iHealthy Lab
2:00 Squirrely Survival in the Science Squad headquarters
2:30 Reptile Encounter in the science squad Headquarters
Included with general admission. Free for Exploreum Members.
Schedules and Demos subject to change based on special events, weather, staffing and other unforeseen circumstances. Check with our Box Office upon arrival for current schedule.

CLOSED FOR MARDI GRAS
2023-02-19 - 2023-02-21

Saturday Science!
2023-02-18 10:30 - 14:30
Join us for Saturday Science! Demonstrations will be shown in our various Lab and Headquarters throughout the day.
The schedule and location are as follows:
10:30 Disappearing Water in the science squad headquarters
11:00 Poppin’ Popcorn in the ihealthy lab
11:30 Alka Seltzer Rockets in the science squad headquarters
1:30 Disappearing Water in the science squad headquarters
2:00 Poppin’ Popcorn in the ihealthy lab
2:30 Alka Seltzer Rockets in the science squad headquarters

Schedules and Demos subject to change based on special events, weather, staffing and other unforeseen circumstances. Check with our Box Office upon arrival for current schedule.

Saturday Science!
2023-02-11 10:30 - 14:30
Join us for Saturday Science! Demonstrations will be shown in our various Lab and Headquarters throughout the day.
Here are the demo’s happening this week, February 11th, for Saturday Science! They will be occurring throughout the Day
10:30 Static Electricity in the science squad headquarters
11:00 heads up in the ihealthy lab
11:30 Float Science in the science squad headquarters
1:30 static electricity in the science squad headquarters
2:00 heads up in the ihealthy lab
2:30 float science in the science squad headquarters

Schedules and Demos subject to change based on special events, weather, staffing and other unforeseen circumstances. Check with our Box Office upon arrival for current schedule.

CLOSED TO PUBLIC
2023-02-05 - 2023-02-06, 2023-01-29 - 2023-02-02, 2023-01-22 - 2023-01-23

Saturday Science!
2023-02-04 10:30 - 14:30
Join us for Saturday Science! Demonstrations will be shown in our various Lab and Headquarters throughout the day.
Included with general admission. Free for Exploreum Members.
Here are the demo’s happening this week, February 4th, for Saturday Science! They will be occurring throughout the day as we celebrate opening ToyTopia!
– Heads Up! Demo in the iHealthy Lab.
– Disappearing Water in the Science Squad headquarters
– Squirrely Survival in the Science Squad headquarters
Times will be available on Saturday, February 4th at the Box Office.
Schedules and Demos subject to change based on special events, weather, staffing and other unforeseen circumstances. Check with our Box Office upon arrival for current schedule.

Toytopia Exhibit
2023-02-03 10:00 - 2023-05-27 16:00
EXTENDED – Closing Saturday, May 27!
Open Tuesday through Saturdays from 10:00am to 4:00pm unless otherwise noted. Subject to change based on holiday, special events, school groups, and other bookings. Please call ahead to confirm times at 1-251-208-6893.

What was your childhood passion? Jump roping? Star Wars® collectibles? Baking in an Easy Bake Oven? Whatever was your favorite toy then and now, you’re sure to find it in the TOYTOPIA exhibit at the Exploreum, developed by Stage 9 Exhibits. Opening February 3, 2023 and running daily throughout the normal exhibition hours of the science center (visit our Hours & Admission page for details), Toytopia is sure to rekindle the wonder and delight of your favorite childhood moments and where you can play all day in a world of big toys.
Toytopia is the one of the premier exhibits created by the Stage 9 Exhibits. Their exhibits have travelled internationally and been exhibited at the Ronald Reagan Presidential Foundation and Institute, Orlando Science Center, and the Pacific National Exhibition in Vancouver, Canada. This will be it’s premiere on the Gulf Coast so mark those calendars and start booking those trips now!
Filling the entire traveling exhibit gallery here at the Exploreum, Toytopia will showcase specialty exhibits from toymakers including: Hasbro®, Duncan Yo-Yo®, Schleich®, Breyer®, Crayola®, KNEX® (Lincoln Logs®) and many more.
“Our goal was to capture the essence of childhood wonder; that dream of being in a world of toys,” explained Troy Carlson, owner of Stage Nine Entertainment Group and G. Willikers Toy Emporium.
Make sure to follow the Exploreum on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter for more teasers, updates, and the latest news on all things Exploreum!

Saturday Science!
2023-01-28 10:30 - 14:30
Join us for Saturday Science! Demonstrations will be shown in our various Lab and Headquarters throughout the day.
Included with general admission. Free for Exploreum Members.
The schedule for today:
10:30- Float Science in the Science Squad headquarters
11:00- Disappearing Water In the science squad headquarters
11:30- Poppin’ Popcorn in the iHealthy Lab
1:30-Float Science in the Science Squad Headquarters
2:00-Disappearing Water in the Science Squad headquarters.
2:30-Poppin’ Popcorn in the iHealthy Lab
Schedules and Demos subject to change based on special events, weather, staffing and other unforeseen circumstances. Check with our Box Office upon arrival for current schedule.

CLOSED FOR MAINTENANCE
2023-01-23 - 2023-01-25
We will be closed 1/23-1/25 for maintenance. We will resume normal hours on 1/26.

Saturday Science!
2023-01-21 10:30 - 14:30
Join us for Saturday Science! Demonstrations will be shown in our various Lab and Headquarters throughout the day.
The schedule and location are as follows:
10:30- Heads Up in the iHealthy Lab
11:00- Squirrely Survival In the science squad headquarters
11:30- Alka Seltzer Rockets in the Atrium
1:30-Heads Up in the iHealthy Lab
2:00-Alka Seltzer Rockets in the Atrium
2:30-Squirrely Survival in the science squad headquarters
Schedules and Demos subject to change based on special events, weather, staffing and other unforeseen circumstances. Check with our Box Office upon arrival for current schedule.
General admission: Adults: $14; Youth and seniors: $12; Children 3-6: $8.
Exploreum members: Ages 3 & up: $2
