Discover Your Dream Job!
Explore More is a place filled with playful possibilities! Where else can you experience so many different career paths in one location? Join us for an exciting new program series designed to highlight our exhibits and introduce you to area professionals with related careers! No advance reservation is required and this program is free with your membership or paid admission.
Saturday, March 29| 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Design & Build
Don't miss this unique opportunity to meet the skilled professionals who bring designs and environments to life! Meet an architect, an exhibit designer, a contractor, an electrician and more. Gain an inside look at the tools, techniques, and teamwork it takes to create the spaces we use every day.
Guest presenters (check back for updates):
Dwaine Caldwell, electrician | Enlit Electrical Group
Caitlin Morgan, architect | Moseley Architects
Luke Rogers, realtor | Funkhouser Real Estate Group
Kathleen Stoehr, contractor | S&K Contracting
Marcia Zook, exhibit designer | Explore More Discovery Museum
Saturday, APRIL 26 | 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Make it Move
Join us for Make it Move, a morning where children and families can discover the world of transportation through the eyes of professionals who dedicate their lives to moving people and goods. Meet a pilot, an auto mechanic, a train expert, and a mail person. Interact with these professionals, ask questions, and gain firsthand insights into their work.
Try hands-on activities and learn the critical role transportation plays in connecting communities, economies, and people across the world. This program is sure to spark curiosity and inspire future innovators who like to be on the move!
LOOKING BACK - Event REcaps
Saturday, JANUARY 25
HEALTH HELPERS
We had such a great morning with our amazing health helpers! Check out some of the pictures below. Special thanks to our special guests: Dr. Jerome Hotchkiss, MD - Family Medicine; Dr. Kenlyn Miller, MD - Ophthalmology; Dr. Carolyn Miller, MD - Dermatology; Dr. Evan Garrison, DDS - Dentistry; Dr. Molly Galgano, MD - Pathology; Amy Homan Depoy, OT/L - Occupational Therapy; Lizzy Healy, Dietetics; Lily Argenbright and Ella Smith, JMU Nursing Students
Saturday, February 22
ANIMAL Adventures EVENT RECAP
We had another exciting morning meeting professionals who dedicate their lives to caring for and working with animals! See pictures below. Special thanks to our special guests: Dr. Maureen Ward, DVM, Veterinarian | Harrisonburg Animal Hospital; Caroline Clem, Fisheries Biologist Technician | Department of Wildlife Resources: Victoria Major, Owner/Horse Trainer | VM Equestrian; Amanda Atwell, Owner | Aristocat Cafe: Aaron Cleveland, Director of Engagement and Madison Spiess, Development Associate | Harrisonburg-Rockingham SPCA; Officers Geoffrey Bechtel and Joey LeZotte, Animal Control Officers | City of Harrisonburg Animal Care and Control
