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LEARN MORE Stay Connected With Us: Join Our Mailing List Menu Open Today 10 am to 5 pm Visit Us Exhibits & Calendar Calendar Exhibits Live Science Shows The Dome Special Events View All Sunflower Summer DC Super Heroes The Dark Side of the Moon Beautifica Parkrun Visitor Information Tickets Memberships Group Rates Discounts Visitor FAQs Facility Map 3D Tour Explore Store & Snack Lab Rental Options Birthday Parties Camps & Programs Summer Camps School’s Out Edventures Northwest Kansas Travel Camps For Parents & Educators Field Trips Homeschool School Family Nights Library Programs Science on the Go Science & Engineering Fair Educational Resources Tickets & Memberships Tickets Memberships Visit Us Exhibits & Calendar Calendar Exhibits Live Science Shows The Dome Visitor Information Tickets Memberships Discounts Visitor FAQs Facility Map 3D Tour Explore Store & Snack Bar Rental Options Birthday Parties Events View All Upcoming Events Fiesta Hispana Flying High for Kids Hanger Party Hocus Pocus Gingerbread Village Death By Chocolate Camps & Programs In-Person Summer Camps Lego Community Camps Virtual Digital Discovery Camps Explorer Club For Parents & Educators Field Trips Home School Classes School Family Nights Library Programs Science On The Go Science & Engineering Fair Educational Resources Tickets & Memberships Tickets MembershipsHours & Location Support Us Make a Donation EP2 Initiative Volunteer Supporting Partners Who We AreStaff Board of Directors Newsroom Join Our Team Search Hours & Location Support Us Make a Donation Volunteer Supporting Partners Who We AreStaff & Board Newsroom Join Our Team SearchHome May 24 – September 22 Discover Your Superpowers Superman, Batman, and Wonder Woman need YOUR help to battle crime in the never-ending fight for truth and justice in the all-new exhibit, DC Super Heroes: Discover Your Superpowers. Save the city, vie with villains and work as a team to restore order across the DC Universe in this immersive exhibit. LEARN MORE Now Showing In The Dome The Dark Side of the Moon Embark on a cosmic odyssey in celebration of Pink Floyd’s 50th anniversary of The Dark Side of the Moon album. A truly immersive and all-encompassing surround sound and visual treat that will transcend reality and take you way beyond the realms of 2D experience. This is the only large-screen film endorsed by the band itself. LEARN MORE Starts May 14 in the Dome Earth Is a Planet Born of Fire For billions of years, volcanoes have helped create the world we know. From the continents to the air we breathe and even life itself, all have their origins in fire. These processes have created extraordinary ecosystems and wildlife habitats. With over 500 active volcanoes, the Earth is bursting at the seams with these forces of mass construction. The story of volcanoes is the story of the planet’s creation, and the story of us. Learn More Now Showing In The Dome Embark on an Epic Quest A heart-warming journey of a sea lion pup, and the man that has dedicated his life trying to save her species. Curious, intelligent, and playful…this family of whiskers needs our help. Encounter giant humpback whales, cunning cuttlefish, great white sharks, and one Marine Park Ranger on a mission to find out what it takes to save a species. LEARN MORE Explore The State’s Premier Science Center Exploration Place is Kansas’ premier science center, inspiring a deeper interest in science and technology through creative and fun experiences for all. Become a Member View Options Join Email List Sign Up Now Make a Donation View Options Plan Your Upcoming Visit Open every day and designed for visitors from young to old, Exploration Place is the perfect destination for your whole family! In addition to our many permanent exhibits, we have numerous special exhibits, Live Science Shows and shows in The Dome. Exhibits View All Live Science Shows View All The Dome View All Upcoming Events View All Explore Educational Opportunities Exploration Place offers in-person and virtual camps and programs to students during the summer, as well as provides library programs throughout the state. During the school year, we host field trips, offer homeschool classes, and provide activities for school family nights and classrooms. Summer Camps at the Museum View All Travel Camps in NW Kansas View All Field Trips View All Summer Library Programs View All School Family Nights View All Science & Engineering Fair View All Science On The Go View All Visitor Reviews "This place is top tier. They have rotating exhibits that are updated seasonally - If you live in the area or have a similar Science museum near you a membership is worth every dollar and then some." Doc D. "My kids LOVE this place and honestly so do I. The exhibits are very well put together, live science shows are always amazing and they love to get kids involved. There’s so much I could say about how great it is but you really should go check it out for yourself. Don’t forget to check out the dome theater." Isaac A. This place was absolutely amazing. So much for children and adults to do and learn!” Ryan Y. "I have been to the Exploration Place several times over the years when various family members come to visit. It NEVER disappoints! The Dome Theater is a great twist on immersive film watching and the exhibits range from Aerospace, Health Habits to Kansas geography and history. This doesn’t even factor in the traveling exhibits which has covered superheroes to world record holders. This place has your kids covered for all ages and allows with a lot of interaction. Can’t forget that Arkansas River view either!" Brandon W. We came from Manitoba, Canada. Loved it here! We brought six kids, and they all had a blast. Love how hands-on it is, and the exhibits are very well done! Would totally do this again! Thank you for an awesome time!” Mindy R. "Wow! This place has soooo much to do. We spent several hours here and could easily have spent several more. If we lived in the area, we would definitely have a membership to this place. There are awesome science shows and videos to watch. Everything is both fun and educational. The facility is clean and organized and staff is always nearby to help out." Rebekah H. I have been a visitor since my son was a small boy. We had countless trips under our belt, and now he is just a semester away from his Civil Engineering degree. The only credit I deserve is instilling a desire to understand mechanisms by nurturing curiosity. Exploration Place is priceless, [expanding] the minds of our children beyond what any parent can teach or even conceive.” Randy S. Get Tickets or Purchase a Membership Whether you plan to visit Exploration Place just once or multiple times, we have ticket and membership options to meet your needs! Get Tickets Become a Member Hours: Open Today 10 am to 5 pm Monday-Wednesday: 10 am to 5 pm Thursday: 10 am to 8 pm Friday-Sunday: 10 am to 5 pm Exploration Place is open Mother’s Day and Memorial Day Call or Visit: (316) 660‑0600 300 N. McLean Blvd. Wichita, Kansas 67203 View Map/Get Directions Contact Us OnlineStay Connected: By joining our email list, you will receive the latest news and special offers from Exploration Place. Join Email List Follow Us: Contact Us Public Disclosure © 2024 Exploration Place. All Rights Reserved. Website by Cassandra Bryan Design Privacy...