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 Kidsβ 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.
06/18/2026
Happy Out to Lunch Day!
It's shaping up to be a gorgeous day, so make plans to head down to the Great Northern Town Center for delicious food and live music.
Join us every Thursday from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.!
06/18/2026
Week one of Summer Camp is almost in the books, and the fun is just getting started!
Looking for an unforgettable STEM adventure for your child next week? We still have a few spots available in these camps running June 22-25:
π¨ Artful Alchemy
Ages 9-13 | 8:30 AM-12:30 PM
π¦ Prehistoric Party Mini
Ages 5-6 | 1:00-5:00 PM
π¦Έ Superhero Science
Ages 8-10 | 1:00-5:00 PM
And here's the best part... all camps are on sale!
π₯ Non-Members: Use code SIZZLE for $50 off
π₯ Members: Use code SIZZLEmember for $85 off
These are some of the last openings available, so don't wait!
Register today: https://exworks.campbrainregistration.com/
06/16/2026
We're halfway through June, but there's still plenty of time to make an impact!
ExplorationWorks is honored to be June's Craft a Better Community featured nonprofit, and several incredible local businesses are helping support hands-on science education all month long.
Here's how you can help before June ends:
π» Ten Mile Creek Brewery: $1 from every beer sold on Sunday evenings is donated to ExplorationWorks
π§ Loft Helena: $2 from every registration for their Downdogs & Draughts yoga class, held every Sunday at Ten Mile Creek Brewery, supports ExplorationWorks
πSauter Balloons β For every $100 balloon sculpture order placed in June, $20 is donated to ExplorationWorks
π And a special thank you to Point S Tire & Auto Service for their generous donation!
Whether you're grabbing a drink, rolling out your yoga mat, planning a celebration, or supporting local businesses, you're helping inspire curiosity and a love of science in our community.
Thank you for supporting ExplorationWorks and the businesses that help make our mission possible! β€οΈπ¬β¨
Now Showing in the Anywhere Room: Big Cats! π
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Tigers, lions, and panthers... oh my! Step into the world of Earth's largest felines and explore a day in their lives through this immersive Anywhere Room experience.
Big Cats will be showing in the Anywhere Room through Friday, June 19. Stop by and experience these incredible animals up close like never before! πΎ
06/12/2026
βοΈ Let the summer camp fun begin! βοΈ
This week, our amazing Summer Camp and WonderLab staff gathered for two days of training, team-building, and plenty of fun as we gear up for an unforgettable summer. We can't wait to welcome your kiddos through our doors!
Looking to join the fun? There are still a few spots available in select Summer Camps!
If you've been meaning to register but haven't gotten around to it yet, now is the perfect time. Many of our camps fill months in advance, so it's rare for us to have openings this close to the start of summer. Even better, these remaining spots are on sale for a limited time!
π₯ Save on select camp openings:
Non-Members: Use code SIZZLE for $50 off
Members: Use code SIZZLEmember for $85 off
Don't wait - these remaining spots won't last long!
Register: https://exworks.campbrainregistration.com/
06/09/2026
βοΈ School's out for summer!
Celebrate the end of the school year with us after the final bell rings. Explore our summer exhibit, Grossology: The (Impolite) Science of the Human Body, and kick off summer break with plenty of hands-on fun and discovery! π§ͺπ€’
We can't wait to celebrate with you!
06/08/2026
π Happy Last-Day-of-School Eve!
In less than 24 hours, school will be out for the summer! Still looking to fill your kids' summer with fun, hands-on adventures? We still have openings in several of our always-popular summer camps.
Explore the lineup and register today: www.explorationworks.org/summer-camps
Have you checked out our new Anywhere Room yet? If not, now is the perfect time!
Now showing through June 12: Mount Everest
Experience the thrill of standing among the world's highest peaks and journey to the top of Mount Everest, no hiking boots required!
The Anywhere Room is included with paid daily admission and is always free for members.
We can't wait to see you!
06/04/2026
A huge thank you to the Helena Area Community Foundation and Lewis and Clark County Government for approving our grant to install air conditioning in our Mini Lab classroom! Our teachers and students will definitely be grateful for a cooler, more comfortable space this summer. βοΈ
06/04/2026
Weβre thrilled to be Juneβs Craft a Better Community featured nonprofit! π
That means all month long, you can support ExplorationWorks just by visiting these amazing local businesses, and theyβll give back while you do!
πΊ Ten Mile Creek Brewery: $1 from every beer sold on Sunday evenings
π§ Loft Helena: $2 from every registration for their Downdogs and Draughts yoga class held every Sunday at Ten Mile Creek Brewery
π Sauter Balloons: $20 donated to ExplorationWorks for every $100 balloon sculpture order placed in June
And thank you to Point S Tire & Auto Service for making a donation!
Drink, stretch, treat yourself, or take care of your car. It all supports hands-on science education in our community! π
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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 |