About Explore! The Children's Museum
Our Vision
Meet Professor Newton
Meet Professor Newton
At Explore! The Children's Museum, our vision is to create activities that promote scientific curiosity, learning, and sheer educational enjoyment. Explore was founded in 2009 by Will Hatch as a 501c3 tax exempt non-profit museum. It began as a brick and mortar, then morphed into one of the very first mobile science exhibit programs. As s
At Explore! The Children's Museum, our vision is to create activities that promote scientific curiosity, learning, and sheer educational enjoyment. Explore was founded in 2009 by Will Hatch as a 501c3 tax exempt non-profit museum. It began as a brick and mortar, then morphed into one of the very first mobile science exhibit programs. As such, Explore has traveled to over 36 states. Over 500,000 students, teachers, parents, and adults have enjoyed the activities at hundreds of schools, fairs, and civic events.
Meet Professor Newton
Meet Professor Newton
Meet Professor Newton
Professor Newton is the creation of educator, presenter, and museum designer Will Hatch. For more than three decades, he has inspired students through interactive science assemblies, hands-on museum exhibits, portable planetarium experiences, and character education programs.
Known for his signature steampunk hat, colorful lab coat, and c
Professor Newton is the creation of educator, presenter, and museum designer Will Hatch. For more than three decades, he has inspired students through interactive science assemblies, hands-on museum exhibits, portable planetarium experiences, and character education programs.
Known for his signature steampunk hat, colorful lab coat, and contagious enthusiasm for learning, Professor Newton transforms complex scientific concepts into unforgettable experiences that students remember long after the program ends.
Who is Will Hatch
Meet Professor Newton
Who is Will Hatch
Will Hatch is a nationally recognized STEM presenter and curriculum innovator with over 30 years of experience inspiring young minds. He has:
• Reached over 500,000 students and educators in over 36 states
• Founded a children’s museum and developed one of the first mobile science exhibits in the country
• Been featured as part of Univer
Will Hatch is a nationally recognized STEM presenter and curriculum innovator with over 30 years of experience inspiring young minds. He has:
• Reached over 500,000 students and educators in over 36 states
• Founded a children’s museum and developed one of the first mobile science exhibits in the country
• Been featured as part of University of Texas STEM programming
• Performed in schools, hospitals, and youth organizations across the U.S.