XPLOPLO / Qidian Exploration Museum

A self-built, self-operated 6,000㎡ children's discovery museum.

XPLOPLO, known in Chinese as Qidian Exploration Museum (启点探索馆), is located in front of the DEEPBLUE factory and proves our end-to-end capability: planning, design, equipment R&D, manufacturing, decoration construction and current internal operation.

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10,000+㎡building area6,000+㎡three-floor exhibition area18themed experience zones300+interactive exhibits

A venue we built—and still operate

We did not stop at building the museum. We keep it running for the long term.

XPLOPLO is a real operating venue for children aged 3–14. DEEPBLUE planned, designed, manufactured and constructed it, and our team continues to run its activities, courses and daily visitor service.

One team connects positioning, content, space and the complete visitor journey.

In-house R&D and manufacturing turn exhibit ideas into durable, serviceable systems.

Construction and commissioning bring the complete venue into real public use.

Daily operation turns visitor and staff feedback into the next round of improvement.

XPLOPLO reception desk and silver tube-slide feature inside Qidian Exploration Museum

Two children exploring an interactive air-powered science exhibit at XPLOPLO

Learning system

Exhibits, guided activities and courses work as one learning experience.

XPLOPLO combines project-based learning, STEAM exploration and multiple-intelligence development with the original PCAFF framework, so children can learn through action, observation, collaboration and reflection.

PBL

Use real tasks and questions to connect exploration with problem solving.

STEAM

Connect science, technology, engineering, art and mathematics through hands-on work.

Multiple Intelligences

Create varied pathways for movement, language, logic, social interaction and creativity.

PCAFF

Develop Personality, Culture, Aesthetic, Family and Fun as a balanced experience.

Sustainable operation

Good reviews, real depth and constant renewal.

Our operating standard is simple: make families satisfied, give every experience educational depth, and keep courses, activities and exhibits fresh enough to support repeat visits.

XPLOPLO staff inspecting and maintaining the venue before daily operation

Satisfaction

Observe the complete family journey, from arrival and guidance to play, rest and departure.

Depth

Connect exhibits to facilitation, questions and age-appropriate learning outcomes.

Constant renewal

Refresh activities, course themes and exhibit details from real operating feedback.

Children learning robotics in an XPLOPLO workshop

Age-based courses

Science, humanities and technology activities are organized for different age groups and learning goals.

Educator demonstrating an air cannon activity for children at XPLOPLO

Hands-on science

Demonstrations such as the air-cannon activity turn abstract principles into visible, memorable experiences.

Children and teachers gathering for an XPLOPLO and DEEPBLUE factory study tour

Factory study tours

Customized study-tour themes connect the museum visit with a closer look at how ideas and exhibits are made.

Real events and study tours

WOW Auditorium moments and study-tour groups.

Real group photos show how XPLOPLO supports performances, family events, school visits and customized study-tour programmes—not only everyday exhibit use.

Science performance with two presenters on the XPLOPLO WOW Auditorium stage — WOW science performance

Children and parents taking a group photo in the XPLOPLO WOW Auditorium — Family audience group

Student study-tour group taking a photo in the XPLOPLO WOW Auditorium — Student auditorium group

Large science literacy study-tour group at the XPLOPLO entrance — Science literacy study tour

School study-tour group gathering in front of XPLOPLO Qidian Exploration Museum — School study-tour group

Children and families taking a study-tour group photo at the XPLOPLO entrance — Family study-tour group

Wide view of the water science experience zone inside XPLOPLO

Three-floor experience journey

A complete learning journey, not a collection of isolated equipment.

The three floors progress from direct sensory and physical exploration to scientific inquiry, creative making and social understanding.

01
Move, sense and collaborate
Water, motion, courage and teamwork experiences invite children to enter through action.
02
Observe and investigate
Light, energy, mechanics and interactive phenomena turn curiosity into scientific questions.
03
Create and understand society
Architecture, making and role-play connect imagination with real-world systems and cooperation.

Operating venue gallery

Real XPLOPLO venue images from the DEEPBLUE gallery

A cleaner selection of exterior and themed-area images shows the venue as a real operating museum, not only a project rendering.

XPLOPLO Qidian Exploration Museum front facade in front of the DEEPBLUE factory

XPLOPLO second-floor rise and fall science exhibit area

XPLOPLO third-floor social role-play and division of work area

XPLOPLO second-floor freedom and constraint exhibit area

Aerial view of XPLOPLO Qidian Exploration Museum and the DEEPBLUE factory campus

XPLOPLO first-floor WOW auditorium space with red seating

XPLOPLO first-floor courage and challenge play structure

XPLOPLO first-floor shoe changing and visitor preparation area

XPLOPLO first-floor water and motion science exhibit area

XPLOPLO second-floor freedom and constraint science area

XPLOPLO second-floor colorful exhibit space for children

XPLOPLO second-floor energy and light themed exhibit area

XPLOPLO second-floor flashing light and power science exhibit

XPLOPLO second-floor science exhibit with bright themed equipment

XPLOPLO second-floor themed science area with yellow and blue equipment

XPLOPLO third-floor architecture studio for children

XPLOPLO third-floor phenomenon and essence physics exhibit area

XPLOPLO third-floor physics wall and hands-on exhibit space

XPLOPLO third-floor social role-play street scene

XPLOPLO third-floor role-play shop and children activity area

XPLOPLO third-floor themed role-play space with colorful storefronts

XPLOPLO third-floor children role-play and social learning area

XPLOPLO third-floor role-play venue with custom themed equipment

XPLOPLO third-floor social and career learning area overview

Children's smiles from XPLOPLO

The strongest proof of an exploration museum is children wanting to come back.

These photos come from real XPLOPLO operation. They show the value DEEPBLUE cares about most: children feeling curious, confident and happy inside a venue that can keep attracting families after opening.