Why STEAM is Important for Adults

Why STEAM is Important for Adults

At the Exploreum we believe that STEAM—science, technology, engineering, art, and mathematics—isn’t just for kids. Learning and creativity don’t have an age limit. For adults, exploring STEAM concepts can spark curiosity, improve problem-solving, and encourage...
How STEAM Sparks Collaboration and Teamwork

How STEAM Sparks Collaboration and Teamwork

At the Exploreum we see all the time how STEAM activities naturally encourage collaboration. Science, technology, engineering, art, and math often involve projects too big to tackle alone. When children, teens, and adults work side by side, they discover the value of...
Outdoor STEAM: Learning in Nature

Outdoor STEAM: Learning in Nature

At the Exploreum, we believe that some of the best learning happens outside. Nature offers endless opportunities for children to explore science, technology, engineering, art, and math (STEAM) in ways that are fun, hands-on, and memorable. Whether it’s a walk through...
From Curiosity to Career: Connecting Our Community Through STEAM

From Curiosity to Career: Connecting Our Community Through STEAM

At the Schroeder Family Exploreum, we’re not just teaching subjects—we’re inspiring a way of thinking. STEAM—science, technology, engineering, art, and mathematics—is more than what happens in a classroom. It’s creativity in motion. It’s problem-solving, hands-on...
How Families Can Explore STEAM Learning at Home

How Families Can Explore STEAM Learning at Home

At the Schroeder Family Exploreum, we believe that curiosity doesn’t have to stop when you leave our events. Science, technology, engineering, art, and math can come alive in everyday activities right at home. With a few common materials and a little creativity,...
The Backbone of STEAM: Why Mathematics Holds It All Together

The Backbone of STEAM: Why Mathematics Holds It All Together

In the world of STEAM — Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Mathematics — each discipline plays a unique and essential role in shaping innovation and understanding. Science is the heart, it fuels our curiosity, passion, and drive to explore the unknown. ...
Exploreum at North Heights Porchfest

Exploreum at North Heights Porchfest

Come see us at North Heights Porchfest in Joplin! The Schroeder Family Exploreum will be bringing STEAM-filled fun with a musical twist in the spirit of Porchfest. Bring your curiosity, creativity, and love for music—we can’t wait to see you there!  Starting at 11...