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YES! Exploration Center: events and weekly regulars in Prescott, AZ
YES! Exploration Center is a hands-on science and learning center at 530 South Montezuma Street, Suite A, in Prescott, Arizona, serving families with children ages 0 to 12. It is where curiosity gets messy in the best possible way, and grown ups are allowed to join in.
Where is YES! Exploration Center?
Suite A at 530 South Montezuma Street in Prescott. Indoor family activities make it a plan for any weather.
What usually happens at YES! Exploration Center?
- Early Explorers Learning Lab. An interactive lab for ages 0 to 5 built around toddler and preschool play.
- STEAM labs and camps. Classes, workshops and camps for ages 5 to 12 let kids experiment, build and problem solve.
- Family events. Parents Night Out and Family Makerspace Nights are on the special events list.
- Birthday parties and field trips. Hands on STEAM birthday parties and field trips bring celebrations and school groups into the center.
A little history
Yavapai Exploration and Science was founded in June 2024 to create more hands on science opportunities for children and families. In 2026 the vision became a reality with the opening of the YES! Exploration Center in Prescott.
Insider tip
Adults get in free, so check the site for current admission details for kids before you go.
The basics
- Address: 530 S Montezuma St, Ste A, Prescott, AZ
- Area: Downtown Prescott, about 0.5 miles from the Courthouse Plaza
- Phone: (928) 432-5463
- Hours: Mon-Sat 9 AM to 3 PM; Sun closed
- Capacity: Not posted
- Website: Not posted
- Last checked: Oct 30, 2026
Family events and STEAM camps fill up fast, so get the weekly list: Send me Thursday's picks.
Know when YES! Exploration Center has something on. The weekend, every Thursday.
Free, every Thursday. The Quad Cities: Prescott, Prescott Valley, Chino Valley and Dewey-Humboldt, picked by a local.
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