El Paso Children's Museum and Science Center in Downtown to be called La Nube

After months of speculation, the leadership of the El Paso Children’s Museum and Science Center has announced its permanent name — La Nube: The Shape of Imagination.

La Nube, Spanish for the cloud, refers to the giant cloud-shaped building under construction on Santa Fe Street and West Main Drive in Downtown El Paso. The name was chosen from a list of more than 600 suggestions submitted by members of the El Paso community.

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The name was revealed Wednesday morning at a ceremony at Aoy Elementary School, attended by 100 students.

"We are thrilled to announce the name of the new children’s museum and science center coming to Downtown El Paso,” Executive Director Barry Van Deman said in a news release. “When La Nube opens, families will explore, play and learn throughout four floors of exhibits. Taking its inspiration from the clouds above, La Nube will challenge learners of all ages to reach for the clouds and let their imagination soar.”

El Paso Mayor Oscar Leeser joined La Nube officials and elementary school students in the ceremony.

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"Our city has an incredible future," Leeser said.

La Nube will open in early 2023. With a focus on science, technology, engineering, arts, and mathematics (STEAM), the center's goal is to spark curiosity and cultivate critical thinking. Children and their families will interact with expansive, hands-on exhibits, an exploration of land, water, and sky.

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