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Where Curiosity Leads to Discovery….
Nestled in the heart of Joplin, Missouri, the Schroeder Family Exploreum is a vibrant new destination for families and young learners—now located in the former Joplin Public Library. Our mission is to inspire and empower children through hands-on, engaging activities rooted in STEAM education—Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math.
We’re passionate about bringing high-quality recreational and educational experiences right to our local community, so families no longer need to travel far to find interactive, imaginative learning opportunities. Whether you’re exploring our exhibits, joining a workshop, or attending a special event, the Exploreum is a place where fun meets discovery for curious minds of all ages.
Come learn, play, and grow with us—right here in Joplin!
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Join us every third Thursday from March through October to be engaged with STEAM powered hands on activities for ALL ages!
From all of us at the future Schroeder Family Exploreum, we want to wish you a very Merry Christmas and the happiest of holidays! 🎄✨ This season always reminds us of the magic of curiosity, discovery, and joy — the very things we can’t wait to share with you when our doors open in 2026. We are counting down the days until we can welcome children of all ages to come explore, create, question, and learn through hands-on STEAM experiences that spark wonder in every corner. Until then, we hope you enjoy a little seasonal science at home! Below, you’ll find our Best Cookies for Santa experiment activity sheet. Gather your ingredients, follow the steps, and have fun turning your kitchen into a festive STEAM lab. May your holidays be filled with warmth, laughter, learning, and a whole lot of Christmas magic. 🎅🔬❤️
As we look ahead, we also can’t help but smile thinking back to our Science with Santa event this past Saturday — a day filled with elf parachutes soaring through the air, festive launchers, fizzy experiments, ornament creations, and even building our own snow globes. We had an absolute blast bringing holiday STEAM to life!
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Why is hands-on learning so important?
Between now and 2028, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics projects nearly 9% growth in STEM and STEAM related occupations vs. 5% growth for non-STEAM occupations.