Explorit, in Davis, California is a regional hands-on science center with the mission:
"To involve people in science experiences that touch all our lives."

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Become an Explorit member today. You will be benefitting the children and families we serve as well as getting some specific membership benefits yourself.

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• Explorit expands museum hours during the holidays News release

Download the Fall 2008 issue of "Science Centered" our Quarterly Newsletter


photo "Body Blueprints" Oct. 18 through Feb 8, 2009
This Changing Exhibition focuses on what makes each of us unique. Visitors will learn how both our choices and our genes affect our health.

"Body Blueprints" will be staged through Feb. 8 in the Gumerlock Family Gallery and is sponsored by the Monsanto Fund and the Yolo-Solano Air Quality Management District. Read more ...

• Explorit invited to teach modern science-museum practices in China. Read more ...

image program guide coverDownload the Schools' Program Guide for 2008–2009
Program Fee Assistance is currently available for the following programs "Science in Your World" "Health in Your World" Nature Safaris and Nature Labs To apply for fee assistance click on the following link www.explorit.org/program/FeeAssist.html

• Bank of America "Museums on Us Program". Do you have a Bank of America credit or debit card? If you do it entitles you, as an individual, to free admission to Explorit on the first weekend of each month! Read more ...


• Explorit launches its Business Membership campaign and the 2008 Annual Campaign. We hope you will consider a gift to support Explorit's mission.

• 2006 – 2007 Annual Report   download



visit us icon At Explorit on Second Street
Hands-on Exhibitions:

Body Blueprints in the second floor Gumerlock Gallery;
October 18, 2008 – February 8, 2009

Move It! Science in Action ongoing in the first floor Jonsson Gallery:
Explorit's first long-term Exhibition

"Call for artists!" ... Needed: a volunteer (or two) to paint temporary murals on the exhibit hall walls when the exhibits change every several months. Send email to exhibits@explorit.org.
General admission to 2801 2nd St. Davis is $4; children 3 and under free. Tue–Fri, 2-4:30 p.m.; Sat–Sun, 11-4:30 p.m.
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Explorit Science Center is a non-profit 501(c)(3) California Corporation founded in 1982
Ph. 530-756-0191     Fax: 530-756-1227     E-mail: explorit@explorit.org
Public facility: 2801 2nd Street, Davis
Business & staff offices: 3141 5th Street, Davis CA 95618 [Also nature programs by appointment]
Preferred mailing address: P.O. Box 1288, Davis, CA 95617
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Site created: May 1995
"Thank you" to the Davis Community Network
for providing resources and support to Explorit for our access to the Internet.
This page last modified: December 18, 2008 .