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Exploration Place - The Sedgwick County Science & Discovery Center

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Exploration Place is open until 8 pm tonight!There's tons to explore and we're staying late to help you fit it all in.Co...
03/16/2023

Exploration Place is open until 8 pm tonight!

There's tons to explore and we're staying late to help you fit it all in.

Come explore life-sized animatronic dinosaurs. Help train a Dilophosaurus that walks and roars. Learn about how dinosaurs roamed the lush green jungles of Antarctica and more.

Learn to build a jet in Design Build Fly. Whack a few viruses, play skee-ball and try out the fart chair in Health Inside Out. Step inside a tornado simulator in Explore Kansas and go on an adventure in a three-story castle in Where Kids Rule.

The weather might be cold and dreary but the exhibits are all warmed up and waiting for you. See you soon!

https://exploration.org/tickets/

Are you ready to embark on a wild, wacky, and wonderful adventure? Join our team and help us explore the incredible worl...
03/16/2023

Are you ready to embark on a wild, wacky, and wonderful adventure? Join our team and help us explore the incredible world of science!

We're doing some seriously cool and innovative stuff, and we want you to be a part of it. We've got experiments, exhibits and activities that will blow your mind and spark your imagination.

From building robots to creating explosions (in a safe and controlled environment, of course), our team is always pushing the boundaries of what's possible. And with your help, we can take things to the next level!

If you're ready to have fun, learn something new every day, and make a real difference in the lives of kids, come join us at Exploration Place. We promise you won't be bored! 🤓🚀🔬

https://exploration.org/event/hiring-fair/

Did you see there's a 🦖 roar-some membership sale going on? Join, renew or gift a membership in March and get a dino-mit...
03/15/2023

Did you see there's a 🦖 roar-some membership sale going on? Join, renew or gift a membership in March and get a dino-mite deal - 15 months for the price of 12! (We know, our dinosaur puns are pterrible. We just can't tricera-stop.) 🦕
exploration.org/memberships

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Hot tip: there are only 30 tickets left for the March 31st Roar & Snore. Events like these are the perfect opportunity t...
03/13/2023

Hot tip: there are only 30 tickets left for the March 31st Roar & Snore. Events like these are the perfect opportunity to explore the museum with less guests and more access to all of the exhibits.

Grab tickets while you can!
https://exploration.org/event/roar-and-snore/

(This event is for children 5+ and adults. Full details and FAQ at the link above)

Are you looking for a fun and rewarding job that will help you build skills and equity for your resume? Exploration Plac...
03/13/2023
Join Our Team | Exploration Place, Wichita, KS

Are you looking for a fun and rewarding job that will help you build skills and equity for your resume? Exploration Place is hiring full and part time summer/seasonal team members in almost every department. Work with summer camps, in the exhibits, in the store, helping guests and more!

Click the link below to see the eligible positions and apply today. We can't wait to meet you!

Come join the diverse team at Exploration Place and help us meet our mission of furthering STEM education.

Meet us at 8 am on Festival Plaza every Saturday for this fun, free event that welcomes participants who want to walk, j...
03/10/2023

Meet us at 8 am on Festival Plaza every Saturday for this fun, free event that welcomes participants who want to walk, jog, run, or even stroll their way along the river. Find out more & register at http://www.parkrun.us/explorationplace/

What's better than unlimited exhibit admission for a year? Unlimited exhibit admission for 15 months! Join, renew or gif...
03/08/2023

What's better than unlimited exhibit admission for a year? Unlimited exhibit admission for 15 months! Join, renew or gift a membership in March and receive 15 months for the price of 12. That means if you join today, your membership wouldn't expire until June 30, 2024. Whoa.

If you already have an active Exploration Place membership, when you renew the system will add 15 months to the end of your current membership (even if it's not near the end yet).

Questions? Let us know!

https://exploration.org/memberships/

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03/07/2023

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The photo booth was hopping on Saturday night! To see all of the photos, visit https://gallery.lamphousephotoco.com/DBC2...
03/06/2023

The photo booth was hopping on Saturday night! To see all of the photos, visit https://gallery.lamphousephotoco.com/DBC2023/

Thank you to Lamphouse Photo Booth Co. for a great night and Oscar worthy photos! 🏆

(The photos from the red carpet will be shared later this week - stay tuned!)

Congratulations to the 2023 Science & Engineering Fair students who competed on Friday at Exploration Place! Students wh...
03/06/2023

Congratulations to the 2023 Science & Engineering Fair students who competed on Friday at Exploration Place!

Students who participate in science fairs deepen their knowledge in a specific topic, strengthen their public speaking and presentation skills, exercise their ability to defend their ideas and surround themselves with like-minded science peers. The Regional Science & Engineering Fair winners move on to the Kansas State Science Fair, which leads to the national competition that offers students the opportunity to compete for prizes and accolades.

Thank you to all of the students who entered and to our esteemed panel of judges for volunteering your time and talents.

To see the full list of category winners, please visit https://exploration.org/science-engineering-fair/

A huge shout and thank you to the crew over at Scheels for helping with grounds clean up. We love volunteers and Scheels...
03/06/2023

A huge shout and thank you to the crew over at Scheels for helping with grounds clean up. We love volunteers and Scheels definitely knows how to bring ‘em! We’re excited to have them join the Wichita community and for their grand opening on July 1.

Thank you also to United Way of the Plains for helping connect Exploration Place with top notch volunteers. We appreciate you!

If you would like to volunteer or have a group that would like to volunteer together, reach out to Sai Powers, [email protected].

Thank you for being a judge at Death by Chocolate, Fert The Foodie !!
03/05/2023

Thank you for being a judge at Death by Chocolate, Fert The Foodie !!

Thank you to Death by Chocolate's Premiere Sponsor, Baird, and Gallery Sponsors:CoxCredit Union of AmericaDelta DentalDo...
03/05/2023

Thank you to Death by Chocolate's Premiere Sponsor, Baird, and Gallery Sponsors:
Cox
Credit Union of America
Delta Dental
Dondlinger Construction
Evergy
Koch
Stev Overstreet
PEC
Spirit Aerosystems
Textron Aviation
Walser Auto Campus

Let's give them a round of applause for being rock stars for STEM! 👏👏👏

Death by Chocolate is a foodie's dream. This year we had 34 vendors provide the best food and drink in Wichita! Thank yo...
03/05/2023

Death by Chocolate is a foodie's dream. This year we had 34 vendors provide the best food and drink in Wichita!

Thank you to our esteemed panel of judges for thoughtfully tasting and deliberating on the outcome for each category. Wichita By E.B. Fert The Foodie Rob Roach and Police Chief Joe Sullivan.

Congratulations to the following winners:
The Cookie Guy, Inc. - Best Sweet Treat
NICHE - Most Creative Use of Chocolate
Harvest Kitchen at Hyatt Regency Wichita - Best Savory Delight
Una Vida Tequila - Best Beverage
The Rusty Nail - Most Creative Use of Theme Display
Frost - People's Choice Award

What vendors would you love to see at next year's Death by Chocolate? Tag them in the comments below!

Jesse is ready for the red carpet! It will be a full house at Death by Chocolate and we can't wait to see you all glamme...
03/04/2023

Jesse is ready for the red carpet! It will be a full house at Death by Chocolate and we can't wait to see you all glammed up and ready to party. 💃🏽🕺🏾

Thank you to our awesome sponsors, vendors, auction donors, staff, volunteers and guests for being rock stars for STEM.

Exploration Place is closed on March 4 in order to prepare for our annual fundraiser, Death By Chocolate. We understand ...
03/04/2023

Exploration Place is closed on March 4 in order to prepare for our annual fundraiser, Death By Chocolate.

We understand this may cause some inconvenience to our regular visitors, and apologize for that. Death By Chocolate supports the ongoing exhibitions, programs, and educational initiatives of Exploration Place. We will be back to our regular operating hours the following day.

Thank you for your understanding and support.

Want to stretch your legs? Meet us at 8 am tomorrow morning on Festival Plaza for this fun, FREE event that welcomes par...
03/03/2023

Want to stretch your legs? Meet us at 8 am tomorrow morning on Festival Plaza for this fun, FREE event that welcomes participants who want to walk, jog, run, or even stroll their way along the river. Find out more & register at www.parkrun.us/explorationplace/

We ❤️ parkrun. Join us on Festival Plaza at 8 am for the free community run/walk!
03/03/2023

We ❤️ parkrun. Join us on Festival Plaza at 8 am for the free community run/walk!

🥳Who's excited for parkrun tomorrow!!!? Help us keep our first timer streak alive, bring a friend! And don't forget to give Run Director Karlee a warm welcome.

See ya at 8am at Exploration Place!👋

It's National Staff Appreciation Day and WOW do we have an awesome staff! They say "teamwork makes the dream work" and i...
03/03/2023
The year that was 2022 at Exploration Place

It's National Staff Appreciation Day and WOW do we have an awesome staff! They say "teamwork makes the dream work" and in this 2022 video recap we can attest - our team accomplishes some remarkable things.

Have you ever wondered if working at Exploration Place is as fun as it sounds? Absolutely, yes. Being a part of the museum's mission "to inspire a deeper interest in science and technology through creative and fun experiences for all" is both rewarding and inspiring.

Join our team! exploration. org/join-our-team/

Needless to say, we're looking forward to 2023! Visit our website:https://www.exploration.orgConnect with us!https://www.facebook.com/ExplorationP...https://...

Warning! There are less than 10 tickets left for this year's Death by Chocolate. If you have plans to join us this Satur...
03/02/2023
Death by Chocolate | Special Event at Exploration Place, Wichita, KS

Warning! There are less than 10 tickets left for this year's Death by Chocolate. If you have plans to join us this Saturday night and don't have tickets yet - here's your chance.

Tickets will not be available at the door so grab them now, while you still can!

Learn more about the Special Event at Exploration Place in Wichita: Death by Chocolate .

Our spring membership sale has begun! Join, renew or gift an annual membership during March and receive 15 months for th...
03/01/2023

Our spring membership sale has begun! Join, renew or gift an annual membership during March and receive 15 months for the price of 12. That's three bonus months of awesome exhibits and thrilling Live Science Shows! Premium membership includes unlimited Dome films and an extra guest with each visit. There's never been a better time to be a member! https://bit.ly/41wFsTX

Friday's Roar & Snore was a blast! 🦖 😴 There are still tickets available for March 31 and April 28: https://exploration....
02/27/2023

Friday's Roar & Snore was a blast! 🦖 😴 There are still tickets available for March 31 and April 28: https://exploration.org/event/roar-and-snore/

Spend a night at the museum, sleep with the dinosaurs, take over the exhibits, snack on popcorn while watching a movie, compete in a scavenger hunt and learn about dinosaurs and fossils – all while wearing your pajamas!

Be prepared for adventure as you explore the museum after hours and make new friends along the way!

Exploration Place is closed on March 4 in order to prepare for our annual fundraiser, Death By Chocolate. We understand ...
02/25/2023

Exploration Place is closed on March 4 in order to prepare for our annual fundraiser, Death By Chocolate.

We understand this may cause some inconvenience to our regular visitors, and apologize for that. Death By Chocolate supports the ongoing exhibitions, programs, and educational initiatives of Exploration Place. We will be back to our regular operating hours the following day.

Thank you for your understanding and support.

Will we see you at parkrun tomorrow morning? Meet us at 8 am on Festival Plaza every Saturday for this fun, free event t...
02/24/2023

Will we see you at parkrun tomorrow morning? Meet us at 8 am on Festival Plaza every Saturday for this fun, free event that welcomes participants who want to walk, jog, run, or even stroll their way along the river. Find out more & register at http://www.parkrun.us/explorationplace/

Dinner and dancing takes on a whole new meaning at Death by Chocolate!Unlimited tastings from 35 of Wichita's best resta...
02/24/2023

Dinner and dancing takes on a whole new meaning at Death by Chocolate!

Unlimited tastings from 35 of Wichita's best restaurants, bakeries, chocolatiers, wineries and bar services will give you the fuel you need for laser karaoke and a dance party in the castle.

Celebrate the evening as a date night or make it a girl's night out. The best part? Your ticket will support the mission of Exploration Place and directly help provide field trips and summer camp to hundreds of local students.

Pull out your dancing shoes and grab tickets before they're gone! https://bit.ly/3wOzz6i

Avery stopped by to adopt a T-Rex after winning our recent giveaway. And because we all know that dinosaurs are better i...
02/23/2023

Avery stopped by to adopt a T-Rex after winning our recent giveaway. And because we all know that dinosaurs are better in pairs, he convinced his dad to adopt a Bicephalic Dino, too. 😍🦖

Enjoy your new dino friends, Avery!

Week four of our Black History Month project celebrates June Bacon-Bercey, Atmospheric Scientist.June Bacon-Bercey (1928...
02/23/2023

Week four of our Black History Month project celebrates June Bacon-Bercey, Atmospheric Scientist.

June Bacon-Bercey (1928 -2019) was a native Wichitan and atmospheric scientist who was the first African-American woman to earn a meteorology degree as well as the first to forecast weather on television. She worked for the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, served on the Atomic Energy Commission as a senior adviser and was a radar meteorologist for the National Weather Service as a radar meteorologist. Bacon-Bercey was initially hesitant to appear on the air. “I did not want to do weather on television, only because at that time I felt it was still gimmicky for women, and I didn’t want to pr******te my profession by being some kind of clown,” Bacon-Bercey told Robert Henson in his book Weather on the Air: A History of Broadcast Meteorology.

Learn more about the project: https://bit.ly/3JtLzSn

TKAAM - The Kansas African American Museum

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300 N McLean Boulevard
Wichita, KS
67203

Opening Hours

Monday 10am - 5pm
Tuesday 10am - 5pm
Wednesday 10am - 5pm
Thursday 10am - 8pm
Friday 10am - 5pm
Saturday 10am - 5pm
Sunday 10am - 5pm

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Exploration Place - The Sedgwick County Science & Discovery Center’s mission is to inspiring a deeper interest in science through creative and fun experiences for people of all ages.

Exploration Place is a mission-driven 501(c)(3) not-for-profit institution, supported by admissions, membership dues, public support, and voluntary contributions from individuals, corporations and foundations.


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Here’s a great way to give back to our gracious host.

Exploration Place allows us to use their grounds and has even opened early on Saturdays to provide restroom access and complimentary coffee!
Day 24: Camp Woodchuck celebrated all summer long. Campers enjoyed field trips to Sedgwick County Zoo, Exploration Place, Botanica, The Wichita Gardens, and our Keeper on Parade.
Trevor Stewart has long been a staple of the Nightcrossings library and now you can hear it in the Digital Dome Theater at Exploration Place! Stewart's tranquil tones accompany the film "Kansas: An Immersive Dome Experience" playing now. To celebrate we're featuring his music both tonight and tomorrow right here on Nightcrossings!
We're so excited to announce our next event appearance!

You'll be able to catch these witchy sisters on October 27th-29th before every showing running amok amok amok at Exploration Place 's Hocus Pocus Dome Experience!

Be sure to catch them for photos, meet and greets, autographs and more! They're sure to put a spell on you, and they promise to not take your children. Probably. 🎃
Looking for a fun family outing? Check out the new train exhibit at Exploration Place!

Remember Jordan who had an internship at Exploration Place? All of his hard work and decision-making learned through Greater Expectations has paid off. Jordan is now an employee there!

Do you know someone who could benefit from our program like Jordan? Please reach out to us by calling (316) 942-6300 or contacting us online if you know an individual in need of our program. We'd love to create another success story like this. Congratulations, Jordan!!! 👏 👏greaterexpectationsks.org/contact/
Chooo Chooo! "I think I can, I think I can" 🚂 these sounds can only mean one thing! Thomas the Train has pulled into the station. He has made it to and brought his friends, too. Head over to Exploration Place to visit the newest exhibit, Thomas and Friends Explore the rails.
Fantastic stay, thanks for being a Harvest Host member.
Here is a quick rundown of events you will be able to see our princesses and other characters at this next month!

October 1st
11am at Cedar Creek Farm & Pumpkin Patch
Join the Autumn Queen and Ice Harvester at the patch for fun meet and greets and photos!

October 2nd
1pm - 3pm Ponca City Oktoberfest
Join our Salem sisters for spooky not scary meet and greets, photos, and more!

October 8th
11am - noon at Cedar Creek pumpkin patch
Join the Arabian Princess and Galaxy princess for fun meet and greets and photos!

October 8th
130pm - 330pm Rose Hill Fall Festival
Join the Ice Queen, Tower Princess, Bat Hero, and Webslinger for a fun 20 minute show at the stadium, to be followed by meet and greets, photos, and more!
Sponsored by Gerald Amato Agency, Inc. - American Family Insurance Agent - Wichita, KS

October 15th
11:00 a.m. to noon at Cedar Creek pumpkin patch
Join our current two most popular characters, the ice queen and the miracle keeper for fun meet and greets and photos!

October 22nd
10am - 2pm Sedgwick County Zoo
Join the Glass Slipper Princess and Wayfinder Chieftess at boo at the zoo for fun meet and greets, photos, and more!

October 22nd
11am - noon at Cedar Creek pumpkin patch
Join the Salem sisters at the patch for spooky not scary meet and greets and pictures!

October 23rd
10am to 2pm
Join the Glass Slipper Princess and Wayfinder Chieftess for their second day at boo at the zoo!

October 27th
530pm - 930pm at Exploration Place
The sisters are back for meet and greets and photos at the dome experience this year!

October 28th
430pm to 630pm at El Dorado main street trick or Treat
Join the Rose Princess and Ice Queen for meet and greets, photos, and more while trick or treating across main street!
Sponsored by Edward Jones - Financial Advisor: Jeff Christensen

October 28th
530-930pm at Exploration Place
The sisters are back for meet and greets and photos at the dome experience this year!

October 29th
11am to noon at Cedar Creek pumpkin patch
Join the spirit buster and Wayfinder Chieftess for the last weekend of character meet and greets at the patch!

October 29th
530pm to 7pm at Exploration Place
The sisters are back for meet and greets and photos at the dome experience this year!

Where will we see you at? ✨
Tallgrass Film Festival kicks off Wednesday at Exploration Place, followed by four full days of independent film from around the world screening at multiple locations throughout Downtown Wichita, including Wichita Orpheum Theatre.

Tallpasses and tickets to individual films are on sale now and the Tallgrass box office is officially open at The LUX.
The world’s most beloved #1 blue engine rolled into Exploration Place yesterday. The Thomas & Friends: Explore the Rails exhibit is included with museum admission and runs through January 8. The exhibit, inspired by the popular children’s series, seeks to engage children ages 2 through 7 and their families in foundational skills that foster STEM literacy through playful learning experiences. Children will help Thomas and his friends solve a variety of challenges, from a simple sorting and shape identification to more complex engineering obstacles, such as completing a train track using track pieces with different levels of elevation. As children confront new challenges and test their abilities, the smiling faces of Thomas, Percy, Victor and others are there to offer encouragement and remind children how “really useful” they all are.
Great morning at Exploration Place for the Victory in the Valley, Inc. 5K

Congrats to Angie, one of my 10K runners, for taking 1st 🥇 place in her age group

Congrats to Fleet Feet Wichita Head Coach Tony for taking first place 🥇 in his age group and 8th place overall!

Congrats to my co-worker and friend Abbey Higginbotham for taking 1st 🥇 place in her age group

I had a pretty good run as well 🙃
Our Family STEM Night was a great time! Thank you to Exploration Place and Wichita State University Engineering students for engaging our students with meaningful activities!
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¡Nuestra noche familiar de STEM (ciencias y tecnología) fue muy divertida! Gracias a Exploration Place y estudiantes de ingeniería de WSU por proveer actividades cautivadoras para nuestros estudiantes.
Exploration Place has a brand-new exhibit they are rolling out to the public today! It's inspired by the most popular blue engine in the world, Thomas & Friends: Explore The Rails.

Children will help Thomas and his friends solve a variety of challenges and fun activities. It's perfect for kids ages 2-7 or even kids over 40 like myself. Here's an inside look at what to expect.

TWO AMAZING MUSEUMS. ONE GREAT OFFER. Learn, explore and save!

Guests who visit both the Cosmosphere (Hutchinson, KS) and Exploration Place (Wichita, KS) within 30 days will receive a $5 discount at their second museum. Just present your receipt or ticket from the partner museum to qualify! Find out more here ➡️➡️ https://bit.ly/3BXEenq

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TWO AMAZING MUSEUMS. ONE GREAT OFFER. Learn, explore and save!

Guests who visit both the Cosmosphere (Hutchinson, KS) and Exploration Place (Wichita, KS) within 30 days will receive a $5 discount at their second museum. Just present your receipt or ticket from the partner museum to qualify! Find out more here ➡️➡️ https://bit.ly/3BXEenq

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