Exploration Place in Wichita is a popular destination and, personally, one of our family’s favorites. It offers a dynamic and ever-changing range of activities, ensuring each visit is a unique experience. The facility features a rotation of exhibits, allowing visitors to explore new adventures regularly. It is situated along the scenic Arkansas River, providing a picturesque setting for visitors to enjoy, and one of the best views of the Keeper of the Plains.
We frequently visit Exploration Place with our family members, and what I appreciate most is that there is so much to do and see.
Exploration Place Fun Fact: New this year, admission is now all-inclusive! One price covers everything: exhibits, live science shows, dome movies, and even laser shows. You can spend the whole day experiencing it all without paying extra, and that’s a deal worth checking out. Check out more about Exploration Place permanent exhibits & deals.
Exploration Place in Wichita:
- Exploration Place is Wichita’s Science and Discovery Center and one of the biggest attractions in our City. It is fun to visit for all ages, and with the price of admission, you can catch a film, see the newest exhibit, a live science show, and laser shows all for one price.
- Permanent Exhibits at Exploration Place:
- Heath Inside Out
- Design Build Fly
- More info about Design, Build & Fly Exhibit
- Explore Kansas
- Where Kids Rule
- Kansas Kids Connect
- Team Lab
- Sensory Garden
- The Magic Carpet
- Kansas in Miniature
- Sun, Earth, Universe
- Making a Landmark
- Mickey Shannon’s Kansas is Beautiful
- Live Science Shows are happening multiple times a day. These shows are interactive and a must-see! Each show is between 20 and 30 minutes.
- The Dome is a 60-foot screen with a 360-degree view. This is a must-see!
- Camps and Programs at Exploration Place
- Destination Playscape is a 6.5-acre outdoor playscape outside of Exploration Place and is included with admission. Opening Spring 2026.
This is just a little recap of what Exploration Place has to offer. For more info, visit the Exploration Place’s website HERE.
Pro Tip: Exploration Place extends its hours until 8 pm on Thursday nights, a convenience we frequently take advantage of. It’s a delightful post-work activity with our daughter, providing a perfect blend of learning and play for her.
Exploration Place Discounts
Sunflower Summer App – If you haven’t downloaded the Sunflower Summer App yet, it’s free for all Kansas families with children in grades Pre-K through 12. Show your app at the front desk and walk in for free.
Museum for All – This program allows FREE admission for households receiving SNAP benefits. You must show your EBT card at the ticketing counter.
Blue Star Museum- This means they participate in this program, which offers FREE admission to active military personnel and their families from Armed Forces Day to Labor Day. Learn more about Blue Star Museums.
Discovery Discount – Guests visiting the Cosmosphere (Hutchinson, Kansas) and Exploration Place within 30 days will receive a $5 discount at their second museum. The offer is valid on Exploration Place’s All-Access Pass and Cosmosphere’s All-Access Mission Pass. Visitors must present a receipt or ticket from the partner museum to qualify. The discount cannot be purchased online.
Educators receive 10% off in the Explore store with a proper ID badge.
Military & Veterans – Will receive 10% off on exhibits and memberships.
Seniors 65 + can receive a 10% discount on memberships.
AAA members receive BOGO upon admission to the museum exhibit.
Learn more about Exploration Place Discounts HERE.
Exploration Place Membership Perks & Deals
We have had a membership for years, and it’s the best deal in town. We have also used our membership at other Science Centers and Museums in different Cities. With our Membership Card, we got FREE admission to participating museums.
Pro Tip: Exploration Place usually runs a Membership Deal in March.
Supporter
- Unlimited Admission for Two Adults in the Same Household and All Dependent Children and Grandchildren Under 18
- Exhibits
- Dome Movies
- Live Science Shows
- Laser Shows
- 1 free Guest per Visit
- Exclusive Invitations to VIP Events
Household Membership
- Unlimited Admission for Two Adults in the Same Household and All Dependent Children and Grandchildren Under 18
- Exhibits
- Dome Movies
- Live Science Shows
- Laser Shows
- 1 free Guest per Visit
Individual Membership
- Unlimited Admission for One Person
- Exhibits
- Dome Movies
- Live Science Shows
- Laser Shows
- 1 free Guest per Visit
Exploration Place Park Run is an event that happens every Saturday. If you like to walk or run in a group, you will love this FREE weekly event.
Exploration Place General Information:
- Monday – Wednesday: 10 am – 5 pm
- Thursdays 10 am – 8 pm
- Friday – Sunday: 10 am – 5 pm
Location: 300 N. McLean Blvd. Wichita, Kansas 67203
Admission: Visit the Exploration Place Website HERE.
Exploration Place Events Throughout the Year:
Black History Month at Exploration Place
Shop & Grub at Exploration Place
Fiesta Hispana at Exploration Place
Outdoor Movies at Exploration Place
Gingerbread Village at Exploration Place
