Explore! - About Us

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Our mission

At Explore! we inspire children to be curious thinkers, creators, communicators, and collaborators.

Exploration

Children will have immersive play and learning opportunities with authentic tools and materials that encourage creativity and problem solving in a social environment.

Excitement

Children will experience the joy and wonder of learning, as they pursue their own interests and develop important life skills.

Engagement

Explore! will engage families, schools, and community organizations to extend the learning experience for children.

Evaluation

Explore! will utilize qualitative and quantitative methodologies to measure the museum’s impact and effectiveness and learn about how best to serve our visitors.

Leadership

Founder and Chair of the Board

Jane Lipton Cafritz

Jane Lipton Cafritz is a real estate developer and former tax attorney. She currently serves on the boards of the Smithsonian Institution, the Hirshhorn Museum & Sculpture Garden, the National Symphony Orchestra, the Washington National Opera, the Blair House and the Morris & Gwendolyn Cafritz Foundation. She is a member of the National Gallery of Art Collector’s Committee. She is a past Chairman of the Washington National Opera, which became affiliated with the Kennedy Center under her tenure. She is also a past Secretary of the National Symphony Orchestra Board of Directors.

Director

NORA RIesenberg

Nora Riesenberg is an educator, researcher, and public historian. As Director of Explore! Children's Museum, she is leading the museum's redevelopment as a vibrant, hands-on learning space for children and families across Washington, DC. Nora is passionate about creating spaces where children can build, make, explore, and connect with their communities.

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