{"id":5409,"date":"2026-11-06T20:26:55","date_gmt":"2026-11-06T20:26:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/staging.edgerton.org\/?page_id=5409"},"modified":"2026-11-06T20:26:55","modified_gmt":"2026-11-06T20:26:55","slug":"about","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/staging.edgerton.org\/?page_id=5409","title":{"rendered":"About"},"content":{"rendered":"

The Edgerton Explorit Center exists to instill and nurture in all people the joy of scientific discovery and exploration through hands-on learning experiences. Located in Dr. Harold Edgerton’s home town, the Edgerton Explorit Center inspires kids age 2 to 92 through exciting activities and state-of-the-art programming.<\/p>\n

Come join us as we help you see through the eyes of discovery!<\/p>\n<\/div>

The Edgerton Explorit Center is home to many exciting features. The hands-on museum is divided into many different areas. Our most famous area at the center is the \u201cExplorit Zone!\u201d Made up of nearly 35 exciting hands-on exhibits, you will find it hard to convince yourself to leave. This year, we have completely renovated our lower level. This still have a cafeteria seating area that can seat around 60 people. We have added a Discover-It Zone which is an extension to our upper level.<\/p>\n<\/div>

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Mary Molliconi<\/h1><\/div>
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Executive Director
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Nicole Havlik<\/h1><\/div>
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Deb Miller<\/h1><\/div>
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Our Board of Directors<\/h2><\/div><\/div><\/div>
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John Nelson<\/h1><\/div>
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Aurora, NE<\/span>
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DR. ROBIN WILCOX-MORRIS<\/h1><\/div>
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Aurora, NE
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Aurora, NE
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Jim Ediger<\/h1><\/div>
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Aurora, NE
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Phil Huph<\/h1><\/div>
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Aurora, NE
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Brett Mitchell<\/h1><\/div>
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Aurora, NE<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

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