Explore Jr.

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The Explore Jr. program is a fun-filled morning of exploratory learning from a biblical worldview. This program is created for students ages five to ten. Each program is designed to introduce children to a variety of topics through hands-on learning, visual presentations, and engaging speakers.

Explore, Explore Jr., and Exploration Dates

Dates Topic Location Ages
Saturday, June 3, 2023 Drone Exploration Ark Encounter 18+
Friday–Saturday, September 1–2, 2023 Environmental Science Exploration Ark Encounter 18+
Wednesday, September 6, 2023 Explore Jr. Botany Creation Museum 5 to 10
Wednesday, September 6, 2023 Explore Botany Creation Museum 11 to 18
Wednesday, September 13, 2023 Explore Jr. Zoology Ark Encounter 5 to 10
Wednesday, September 13, 2023 Explore Zoology Ark Encounter 11 to 18
Friday, September 15, 2023 Explore Arches Red River Gorge 12+
Wednesday, September 27, 2023 Explore Microscopy Ark Encounter 11 to 18
Wednesday, October 4, 2023 Explore Jr. Forensics Creation Museum 5 to 10
Wednesday, October 4, 2023 Explore Forensics Creation Museum 11 to 18
Wednesday, October 11, 2023 Explore Chemistry Creation Museum 11 to 18
Friday, October 13, 2023 Explore Human Anatomy Creation Museum 11 to 18
Wednesday, October 18, 2023 Explore Jr. Fossils Creation Museum 5 to 10
Wednesday, October 18, 2023 Explore Fossils Creation Museum 11 to 18
Friday, November 3, 2023 Explore Astronomy Creation Museum 11 to 18
Friday, March 8, 2024 Explore Biology Ark Encounter 11 to 18
Wednesday, March 13, 2024 Explore Jr. Physical Science Creation Museum 5 to 10
Friday, March 15, 2024 Explore Physical Science Creation Museum 11 to 18
Wednesday, March 27, 2024 Explore Jr. Fossils Creation Museum 5 to 10
Wednesday, April 10, 2024 Explore Jr. Wilderness and Wildlife England-Idlewild Park 5 to 10
Wednesday, April 17, 2024 Explore Jr. Zoology Ark Encounter 5 to 10
Wednesday, April 17, 2024 Explore Zoology Ark Encounter 11 to 18
Friday, April 19, 2024 Explore Arches Red River Gorge 12+
Wednesday, April 24, 2024 Explore Jr. Zoology Creation Museum 5 to 10
Wednesday, April 24, 2024 Explore Zoology Creation Museum 11 to 18
Friday, April 26, 2024 Explore Jr. Botany Creation Museum 5 to 10
Friday, April 26, 2024 Explore Botany Creation Museum 11 to 18
Wednesday, May 1, 2024 Explore Drones Ark Encounter 11–18
Friday, May 3, 2024 Explore Rockets Boone County Arboretum 11 to 18
Tuesday–Friday, May 28–June 7, 2024 Explore the Galápagos Islands Galápagos Islands 14+
Monday–Friday, July 22–26, 2024 Explore an Authentic Dinosaur Dig Glendive, Montana 12+

The Explore Jr. program is on a two-year rotating schedule. Each season of Explore Jr. operates between the months of September and May. During a season, the science programs provided in the fall will be identical to the programs offered in the spring. Many Explore Jr. programs sell out and this allows for multiple opportunities for families to attend the programs. The September 2023 – May 2024 season of Explore Jr. will be covering Year 2 topics. For students ages 11 to 18, check out the Explore Days page for more information. Please refer to the individual Explore Jr. topics for more information and to register.

You can find answers to common questions on the Explore Jr. FAQ page.

Find more Explore Days and Explore Jr. programs at the Creation Museum.

For those unable to attend during the regular season, check out Explore Jr. Summer Camps at the Ark Encounter or at the Creation Museum.

All Explore Jr. Days at the Ark Encounter