by Alaina Clayton | Sep 15, 2026 | News
5 STEAM Careers You May Not Have Heard Of When you think about a STEAM career, you might picture a scientist, engineer, doctor, or computer programmer. But Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math can lead to some unexpected careers, too. Here are five...
by Alaina Clayton | Sep 10, 2026 | News
New elementary and middle school teams are forming for students across the Joplin region. Something new is coming to the Schroeder Family Exploreum this fall, and kids are in the driver’s seat. The Exploreum is partnering with Missouri Destination Imagination to...
by Alaina Clayton | Sep 2, 2026 | News
What happens when light, color and movement come together? At the Schroeder Family Exploreum’s Shadow Remix, your shadow becomes part of the experiment. Using different colored light sources, Shadow Remix lets you move, play and discover how light interacts with...
by Alaina Clayton | Aug 25, 2026 | News
If you’ve explored the Schroeder Family Exploreum, you may have noticed some important faces throughout our exhibits. They are scientists, innovators, creators and problem-solvers whose curiosity helped change the world. Now, we want to introduce you to them. Welcome...
by Neely | Aug 14, 2026 | News
At the Schroeder Family Exploreum, we believe curiosity belongs to everyone. Science is exciting. Discovery can be thrilling. And hands-on learning can spark incredible moments of wonder. But we also recognize that a busy science center—with bright lights, unexpected...
by Neely | Aug 10, 2026 | News
What happens when art, engineering, and light come together? You get Illumination Station! Made possible through the generous support of Liberty Utilities, Illumination Station transforms colorful illuminated pegs into a hands-on canvas where visitors can create...
