Meet the Bubble Monster: Where Science Comes to Life!

Meet the Bubble Monster: Where Science Comes to Life!

What happens when you combine air, water, soap, and a little bit of curiosity? You get the Bubble Monster—one of the most eye-catching and entertaining exhibits at the Schroeder Family Exploreum! While it may look like it’s all about making giant bubbles, this...
More Than Just Play: What is a STEAM Science Center?

More Than Just Play: What is a STEAM Science Center?

​If you’ve driven through downtown Joplin recently, you’ve likely seen the excitement surrounding the grand opening of the Schroeder Family Exploreum. It’s a massive win for our community! ​But as parents and educators look for things to do with their kids, a common...
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...