Explora Science Center and Children's Museum
Julia Sackett is the current Director of Visitor Experience at Explora Science Center and Children's Museum since May 2023. Prior to this, she worked as the Education and Public Programs Manager at the Center for Contemporary Arts Santa Fe from June 2019 to June 2020. Julia also has experience as a School and Family Programs Associate at the Berkeley Art Museum and Pacific Film Archive from January 2016 to May 2019. Her background includes roles such as an Instructor at ASUC Student Union, Museum Educator at The Contemporary Jewish Museum, Studio Artist at Root Division, Teaching Artist at The Imagine Bus Project, and Intern at Paulson Fontaine Press. Julia holds a Master of Fine Arts in Printmaking from San Francisco Art Institute and a Bachelor of Arts in American History from Hampshire College.
Explora Science Center and Children's Museum
More than a science center or a kids museum, Explora offers visitors of all ages - including adults! - a place to enjoy lifelong learning through fun hands-on investigations with interesting materials. In addition to two floors of exhibits, Explora offers many programs to enrich your child's out-of-school time learning through hands-on classes for children in preschool-8th grade, including Early Childhood Classes, Robotics After-School Club, Engineering & Physics Science Club, and Home School Exploration Series, winter, spring, and summer Camp, and Teen Cafes. Adult programs include popular Adult Nights and Educational Workshops for Teachers and Early Childhood Providers. Schools. Retirement and Community Centers, Scouts, and other organizations book our programs for kids or adults as Outreach or Field Trips. In addition, Explora offers Facility Rental for Weddings, Business Meetings, Corporate Team Building, and more! Visit www.explora.us to learn more!