NEW! Kansas Kids Preschool Class Wednesdays starting September 9 10:30 - 11:30 a.m. or 2 - 3 p.m. • Ages 3 - 5 Read a story, take part in dramatic play and hands-on science experiments, plus experience a special activity in the exhibits and more. Parents will receive a newsletter linked to the class’s monthly theme. Investigate, discover and question with your Kansas Kid and encounter the wonder of our world – it’s science for preschoolers! Prices Member: $5 per child, adult member free Nonmember: $7 per child, includes 1 adult RSVPs recommended. Call 316-660-0620. September: Sensory Science Sept. 9 - Sight Sept. 16 - Sounds Sept. 23 - Smell & Taste Sept. 30 - Touch October: Fall and Halloween Oct. 7 - Color Changing Leaves Oct. 14 - Cornfields and Scarecrows Oct. 21 - Apples and Pumpkins Oct. 28 - Halloween Creatures November: Super STEM Nov. 4 - Science Nov. 11 - Technology Nov. 18 - Engineering Nov. 25 - Math December: Holidays Dec. 2 - Cookies Dec. 9 - Light and Sounds Dec. 16 - Ornaments and Shapes Dec. 23 - Winter Sky Dec. 30 - New Year’s Eve

Saturday, Nov. 21 • 11 a.m. - 4 p.m. Enjoy innovative final projects created by WSU students. Included in general museum admission, free for members.

Sundays in January - March Noon - 3 p.m.

Included in general museum admission, free for members.

Learn Spanish vocabulary, such as colors and numbers, through song and play. Instruction provided by Zinta Inspired Language. Adult and Toddler (Ages 1 - 4) Wednesdays 10:10 - 10:30 a.m.

• January 13
• February 10
• March 9
• April 13
• May 11
• June 8

Each class is limited to 30 participants. First-come, first-served. Included with general museum admission. Free for members. Located in Kansas Kids Connect.

NEW! Kansas Kids Preschool Class Wednesdays starting September 9 10:30 - 11:30 a.m. • Ages 3 - 5 Read a story, take part in dramatic play and hands-on science experiments, plus experience a special activity in the exhibits and more. Parents will receive a newsletter linked to the class’s monthly theme. Investigate, discover and question with your Kansas Kid and encounter the wonder of our world – it’s science for preschoolers! Prices Member: $5 per child, adult member free Nonmember: $7 per child, includes 1 adult RSVPs recommended. Call 316-660-0620. January: Winter Wonders

• Jan. 13 - Hibernation
• Jan. 20 - Staying Warm
• Jan. 27 - Melting Ice and Icicles

February: Sounds, Guitars and Instruments

• Feb. 3 - My Sense of Hearing
• Feb. 10 - Sounds and Vibration
• Feb. 17 - Music and Instruments
• Feb. 24 - Build a Band

March: Spring in Kansas

• March 2 - Warmer Weather
• March 9 - Windy Weather
• March 16 - Spreading Seeds
• March 23 - Growing and Blooming
• March 30 - Open Exploration with Natural Materials

April: Insects and Bugs

• April 6 - Bugs vs. Insects
• April 13 - Colorful Bugs
• April 20 - Wriggly Worms
• April 27 - Bugs Grow and Change

 

Senior Wednesday 1:30 p.m. Admission: $4 (plus tax) Located in the Kemper Creative Learning Studio Water: Crisis in Kansas January 27 Exploration Place’s Exploring Our Only Home gallery will get a face-lift, including a new aquifer interactive. Give vital feedback that will be used in this element’s development, as you learn about aquifers and groundwater from Susan Erlenwein, Director of Sedgwick County Environmental Resources. Special Series: Spring of Sounds Discover how the instrument that revolutionized music - the guitar - plays a role in our community’s culture from special guests including: February 24 Kansas Bluegrass Association March 23 Wichita Blues Society April 27 Wichita Guitar Society presents Richard Johnson and John Francis Health and Wellness May 25 Find out how you can find yourself active and healthy in a fast-paced world, while also protecting your spine, joints and muscles.

Saturday, Jan. 30 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.

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National Children’s Dental Heath Month Wichita State University, Department of Dental Hygiene Weekends in February Saturdays, 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. Sundays, Noon - 3 p.m.

Learn Spanish vocabulary, such as colors and numbers, through song and play. Instruction provided by Zinta Inspired Language. Adult and Toddler (Ages 1 - 4) Wednesdays 10:10 - 10:30 a.m.

• February 10
• March 9
• April 13
• May 11
• June 8

Each class is limited to 30 participants. First-come, first-served. Included with general museum admission. Free for members. Located in Kansas Kids Connect.

Learn Spanish vocabulary, such as colors and numbers, through song and play. Instruction provided by Zinta Inspired Language. Adult and Toddler (Ages 1 - 4) Wednesdays 10:10 - 10:30 a.m.

• March 9
• April 13
• May 11
• June 8

Each class is limited to 30 participants. First-come, first-served. Included with general museum admission. Free for members. Located in Kansas Kids Connect.

Included in general museum admission, free for members.

NanoDays is a nationwide festival of educational programs about nanoscale science and engineering and its potential impact on the future.

Saturday, April 9 11 a.m. - 4 p.m. Create electrical circuits to assemble a doodling robot with blinking lights and whizzing motors. Invent and program your own musical instruments! Encounter all this and more with WSU Engineering Students and Wallace Scholars as they guide you to complete these challenges. Included in general museum admission, free for members.

Learn Spanish vocabulary, such as colors and numbers, through song and play. Instruction provided by Zinta Inspired Language. Adult and Toddler (Ages 1 - 4) Wednesdays 10:10 - 10:30 a.m.

• April 13
• May 11
• June 8

Each class is limited to 30 participants. First-come, first-served. Included with general museum admission. Free for members. Located in Kansas Kids Connect.

Included in general museum admission, free for members.

Included in general museum admission, free for members.

Learn Spanish vocabulary, such as colors and numbers, through song and play. Instruction provided by Zinta Inspired Language. Adult and Toddler (Ages 1 - 4) Wednesdays 10:10 - 10:30 a.m.

• May 11
• June 8

Each class is limited to 30 participants. First-come, first-served. Included with general museum admission. Free for members. Located in Kansas Kids Connect.

Learn Spanish vocabulary, such as colors and numbers, through song and play. Instruction provided by Zinta Inspired Language. Adult and Toddler (Ages 1 - 4) Wednesdays 10:10 - 10:30 a.m.

• June 8

Each class is limited to 30 participants. First-come, first-served. Included with general museum admission. Free for members. Located in Kansas Kids Connect.

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Little Explorers Playgroup 3rd Tuesday of the month 10:30 - 11:30 a.m. Ages 2 - 5 Enjoy early childhood educational experiences at Exploration Place, Sedgwick County Zoo, Wichita WATER Center and others. TOT Tuesday at Exploration Place is included in general museum admission, free for members.

Science and Art Collide Encounter the art and skill that goes into fabricating kinetic art, metal sculptures and animatronics. Admission: $4 (plus tax) Located in the Kemper Creative Learning Studio

Adult and Toddler (Ages 1 - 4) Learn Spanish vocabulary, such as colors and numbers, through song and play. Instruction provided by Zinta Inspired Language. Limit 30. First come, first served. Included in general museum admission, free for members. Wednesdays • 10:10 - 10:30 a.m.

• June 8
• July 13
• August 10
• September 14
• October 12
• November 9
• December 14

Medieval  Engineering

It’s Alive! Experience the craft and expertise behind metal casting with metal artist Dean Day. Hear about works of art and engineering that make the inanimate come alive. Admission: $4 (plus tax) Located in the Kemper Creative Learning Studio  

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Ancient Reptiles Tear into interesting facts about the mighty pteranodon, the Flying State Fossil of Kansas, with paleontologist and author, Mike Everhart. Admission: $4 (plus tax) Located in the Kemper Creative Learning Studio  

Keeping Nutrition and Exercise Fun Get the latest information and tips on how you can keep eating and exercising fun, as your abilities and needs change. Presented by Joy Sloan, Community Health Nurse and Certified Diabetes Educator with Central Plains Area Agency on Aging. Admission: $4 (plus tax) Located in the Kemper Creative Learning Studio  

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Wednesdays starting September 7 10:30 - 11:30 a.m. • Located in Discovery Room B Ages 3 - 5 • Advanced registration recommended. It’s science for preschoolers! Investigate, discover and question with your Kansas Kid while you encounter the wonder of our world. Read a story, take part in dramatic play and hands-on science experiments. Plus experience a special activity in the exhibits and more. Parents will receive a newsletter linked to the class’s monthly theme. October: Furry Friends 5          Fur 12        Feathers 19        Scales 26        Marvelous Monsters

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Tech Talk Meet students in the WSU Human Factors Ergonomic Society. Review their research that aims to make it easier and safer for people to use technology every day. Admission: $4 (plus tax) Located in the Kemper Creative Learning Studio  

Masks and costuming.

Wednesdays starting September 7 10:30 - 11:30 a.m. • Located in Discovery Room B Ages 3 - 5 • Advanced registration recommended. It’s science for preschoolers! Investigate, discover and question with your Kansas Kid while you encounter the wonder of our world. Read a story, take part in dramatic play and hands-on science experiments. Plus experience a special activity in the exhibits and more. Parents will receive a newsletter linked to the class’s monthly theme. November: My Body 2          My Brain 9          My Mouth 16        My Bones 30        My Hands and Feet

Saturday, Nov. 26 and Sunday, Nov. 27 Start your holiday shopping early! Members, get 20% off purchases. If you’re not a member, you still get 10% off. No admission needed to shop the store.

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Wednesdays starting September 7 10:30 - 11:30 a.m. • Located in Discovery Room B Ages 3 - 5 • Advanced registration recommended. It’s science for preschoolers! Investigate, discover and question with your Kansas Kid while you encounter the wonder of our world. Read a story, take part in dramatic play and hands-on science experiments. Plus experience a special activity in the exhibits and more. Parents will receive a newsletter linked to the class’s monthly theme. December: Happy Holidays 7          Winter Wonders 14        Holiday Shapes 21        Colorful Candy 28        Counting Down

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Wintertime Traditions

ARRL Kid’s Day - Wichita Amateur Radio Club Saturday, Jan. 7 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Included in general museum admission, free for members.

TOT Tuesday: Little Explorers Playgroup 3rd Tuesday of each month 10:30 - 11 a.m. Ages 2 - 5 with adult TOT Tuesday at Exploration Place is included in general museum admission, free for members. Dates: July 18 Aug 15 Sept 19 Oct 17 Nov 21 Dec 19

Senior Wednesday 1:30 p.m. Admission: $4 (plus tax) Located in the Kemper Creative Learning Studio Science of Snowflakes January 25 Investigate what makes snowflakes unique and special. Vietnam Ceremonial Customs February 22 Explore Vietnam's rich wedding customs through video, clothing, artifacts and live interactions. Vietnamese Cuisine March 22 Make your own spring roll with our Vietnamese volunteers. Fossils of the Pleistocene Epoch April 26 Meet Dr. David Hughes (WSU) and encounter Kansas fossils from the ice age. Kansas Weather Wonders May 24 Discover the science of Kansas weather and why we've come to expect the unexpected.

Vietnamese Language Classes Ages 5 and older Saturdays, 11 - 11:30 a.m. February 4 - April 22 Learn Vietnamese vocabulary such as greetings, colors, numbers and names of food. Included in general museum admission, free for members.

National Children’s Dental Health Month featuring Wichita State University, Department of Dental Hygiene Weekends in February Saturdays, 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. Sundays, Noon - 3 p.m. Included in general museum admission, free for members.

Senior Wednesday 1:30 p.m. Admission: $4 (plus tax) Located in the Kemper Creative Learning Studio Vietnam Ceremonial Customs February 22 Explore Vietnam's rich wedding customs through video, clothing, artifacts and live interactions. Vietnamese Cuisine March 22 Make your own spring roll with our Vietnamese volunteers. Fossils of the Pleistocene Epoch April 26 Meet Dr. David Hughes (WSU) and encounter Kansas fossils from the ice age. Kansas Weather Wonders May 24 Discover the science of Kansas weather and why we've come to expect the unexpected.

Senior Wednesday 1:30 p.m. Admission: $4 (plus tax) Located in the Kemper Creative Learning Studio Vietnamese Cuisine March 22 Make your own spring roll with our Vietnamese volunteers. Fossils of the Pleistocene Epoch April 26 Meet Dr. David Hughes (WSU) and encounter Kansas fossils from the ice age. Kansas Weather Wonders May 24 Discover the science of Kansas weather and why we've come to expect the unexpected.

Family Engineering Day Saturday, April 8, 11 a.m. - 4 p.m. Build a robot that can doodle and create electrical circuits to make blinking lights and whizzing motors. Discover the fun of engineering with WSU Engineering Students and Wallace Scholars, who will guide you to complete these challenges. Included in general museum admission, free for members.

Chivalry for Children Saturday, April 8 1:30 - 3:30 p.m. Included in general museum admission, free for members.

WSU Human Factors Sunday, April 23 9 a.m. - 2 p.m. Included in general museum admission, free for members.

Senior Wednesday 1:30 p.m. Admission: $4 (plus tax) Located in the Kemper Creative Learning Studio Kansas Weather Wonders May 24 Discover the science of Kansas weather and why we've come to expect the unexpected.

Senior Wednesday 1:30 p.m. Admission: $4 (plus tax) Located in the Kemper Creative Learning Studio Kansas Weather Wonders May 24 Discover the science of Kansas weather and why we've come to expect the unexpected.

Senior Wednesday 1:30 p.m. Admission: $4 (plus tax) Located in the Kemper Creative Learning Studio

Learn Spanish Adult and Toddler (Ages 1 - 4) Wednesdays, 10:15 - 10:35 a.m. Learn Spanish vocabulary, such as colors and numbers, through song and play. Instruction provided by Zinta Inspired Language. Located in Kemper Creative Learning Studio. Limit 30. First come, first served.

• July 12
• August 8* (Class is on a Tuesday)
• Sept.13
• Oct. 11
• Nov. 15
• Dec. 6

Saturday, July 22 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Sunday, July 23, noon - 5 p.m. Join us for a family-friendly showcase of invention, creativity, resourcefulness and a celebration of the Maker movement. Discover and create with Makers and their projects to unleash your inner inventor. Details here: https://wichita.makerfaire.com/

 Vatavian Fighters Sundays, noon - 3 p.m. - July 23 - Oct. 29 - Dec. 3 - Dec. 10 - Dec. 17 Included in general museum admission, free for members.

Saturday, July 22 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Sunday, July 23, noon - 5 p.m. Join us for a family-friendly showcase of invention, creativity, resourcefulness and a celebration of the Maker movement. Discover and create with Makers and their projects to unleash your inner inventor. Details here: https://wichita.makerfaire.com/

Society for Creative Anachronisms, Inc. - Sunday, July 23, 1 - 4 p.m. (Engineering) - Sunday, Oct. 29, 1- 4 p.m. (General activities) - Sunday, Dec. 17, 1 - 4 p.m. (Medieval scavenger hunt) Included in general museum admission, free for members.

Learn Spanish Adult and Toddler (Ages 1 - 4) Wednesdays, 10:15 - 10:35 a.m. Learn Spanish vocabulary, such as colors and numbers, through song and play. Instruction provided by Zinta Inspired Language. Located in Kemper Creative Learning Studio. Limit 30. First come, first served.

• July 12
• August 8* (Class is on a Tuesday)
• Sept.13
• Oct. 11
• Nov. 15
• Dec. 6

Bunny TNT Sunday, August 20, 2 - 4 p.m Included in general museum admission, free for members.

Kansas Kids Preschool Class Wednesdays 10:30 - 11:30 a.m. Ages 3 - 5 Investigate, discover and question with your Kansas Kid. Read a story, take part in dramatic play, hands-on experiments and activities in the exhibits. Member: $5 per child (adult member free) Nonmember: $7 per child (includes 1 adult) Includes newsletter linked to the month’s theme. Advance registration required.

Learn Spanish Adult and Toddler (Ages 1 - 4) Wednesdays, 10:15 - 10:35 a.m. Learn Spanish vocabulary, such as colors and numbers, through song and play. Instruction provided by Zinta Inspired Language. Located in Kemper Creative Learning Studio. Limit 30. First come, first served.

• July 12
• August 8* (Class is on a Tuesday)
• Sept.13
• Oct. 11
• Nov. 15
• Dec. 6

Senior Expo Thursday, Sept. 28 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. In partnership with the Central Plains Agency on Aging Seniors ages 55 and older, along with their caretakers, will get free admission and find valuable information from more than 130 vendors

National Dental Health Month Weekends in October Saturdays: 11 a.m - 2 p.m., Sundays, Noon - 3 p.m.

National Dental Health Month Weekends in October Saturdays: 11 a.m - 2 p.m., Sundays, Noon - 3 p.m.

Learn Spanish Adult and Toddler (Ages 1 - 4) Wednesdays, 10:15 - 10:35 a.m. Learn Spanish vocabulary, such as colors and numbers, through song and play. Instruction provided by Zinta Inspired Language. Located in Kemper Creative Learning Studio. Limit 30. First come, first served.

• July 12
• August 8* (Class is on a Tuesday)
• Sept.13
• Oct. 11
• Nov. 15
• Dec. 6

 Vatavian Fighters Sundays, noon - 3 p.m. - July 23 - Oct. 29 - Dec. 3 - Dec. 10 - Dec. 17 Included in general museum admission, free for members.

Society for Creative Anachronisms, Inc. Society for Creative Anachronisms, Inc. - Sunday, July 23, 1 - 4 p.m. (Engineering) - Sunday, Oct. 29, 1- 4 p.m. (General activities) - Sunday, Dec. 17, 1 - 4 p.m. (Medieval scavenger hunt) Included in general museum admission, free for members.

Learn Spanish Adult and Toddler (Ages 1 - 4) Wednesdays, 10:15 - 10:35 a.m. Learn Spanish vocabulary, such as colors and numbers, through song and play. Instruction provided by Zinta Inspired Language. Located in Kemper Creative Learning Studio. Limit 30. First come, first served.

• July 12
• August 8* (Class is on a Tuesday)
• Sept.13
• Oct. 11
• Nov. 15
• Dec. 6

 Vatavian Fighters Sundays, noon - 3 p.m. - July 23 - Oct. 29 - Dec. 3 - Dec. 10 - Dec. 17 Included in general museum admission, free for members.

Learn Spanish Adult and Toddler (Ages 1 - 4) Wednesdays, 10:15 - 10:35 a.m. Learn Spanish vocabulary, such as colors and numbers, through song and play. Instruction provided by Zinta Inspired Language. Located in Kemper Creative Learning Studio. Limit 30. First come, first served.

• July 12
• August 8* (Class is on a Tuesday)
• Sept.13
• Oct. 11
• Nov. 15
• Dec. 6

Society for Creative Anachronisms, Inc. - Sunday, July 23, 1 - 4 p.m. (Engineering) - Sunday, Oct. 29, 1- 4 p.m. (General activities) - Sunday, Dec. 17, 1 - 4 p.m. (Medieval scavenger hunt) Included in general museum admission, free for members.

How do you create an aviation exhibit in the Air Capital?  Jan Luth, Exploration Place President will describe the intricacies of creating an exhibit honoring Wichita's rich aviation heritage. Located in the Kemper Creative Learning Studio. For ages 55 and up at 1:30 p.m. Admission: $4 (plus tax) For more about Senior Wednesdays go to www.seniorwednesday.org

The Society for Creative Anachronisms, Inc. with be at the museum along with Vatavian Fighters.

Observe National Children's Dental Health Month, featuring Wichita State University Department of Dental Hygiene. Weekends in February Saturdays: 11 a.m. -  2 p.m. Sundays: noon - 3 p.m.

Dive deep and fly high with Frank Williams who will discuss the role of a rescue dive team and an air medical team and how they care for people in those situations. Located in the Kemper Creative Learning Studio. For ages 55 and up at 1:30 p.m. Admission: $4 (plus tax) For more about Senior Wednesdays go to www.seniorwednesday.org

The Society for Creative Anachronisms, Inc. with be at the museum along with Vatavian Fighters.

Discover tips and tools that will help you prevent falls, stay active and independent with this interactive presentation for older adults and caregivers. Located in the Kemper Creative Learning Studio. For ages 55 and up at 1:30 p.m. Admission: $4 (plus tax) For more about Senior Wednesdays go to www.seniorwednesday.org

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Keep a trained eye on the sky this spring. The National Weather Service is presenting a weather safety class at Exploration Place Saturday, April 21, 10 a.m. – noon. Discover the basics of weather threats, ready yourself with the ability to recognize storms, protect your loved ones with severe weather safety tips for novice and season storm spotters. The weather presentation in the dome theater is free; attendees of the weather presentation get $2 off museum admission for that day only (Saturday, April 21, 2018).

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Join us in learning how the brave men and women of the sheriff’s department work to track and rescue people after emergencies, accidents and tragedy.  A special tracking dog will also be here to demonstrate some amazing canine skills. Located in the Kemper Creative Learning Studio. For ages 55 and up at 1:30 p.m. Admission: $4 (plus tax) For more about Senior Wednesdays go to www.seniorwednesday.org

The Society for Creative Anachronisms, Inc. with be at the museum along with Vatavian Fighters.

Explore what it takes to man the cockpit of a plane from someone that actually does. Located in the Kemper Creative Learning Studio. For ages 55 and up at 1:30 p.m. Admission: $4 (plus tax) For more about Senior Wednesdays go to www.seniorwednesday.org

10:30 - 11 a.m. Ages 2 - 5 with adult Enjoy early childhood educational experiences at Exploration Place, Sedgwick County Zoo, Wichita WATER Center and others. TOT Tuesday at Exploration Place is included in general museum admission, free for members.

Meet and talk with our neighborhood police officers. Examine their bullet proof vests, helmets and vehicles.

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1:30 p.m. Admission: $4 (plus tax) Located in the Kemper Creative Learning Studio  June 27 Shark Adaptations Learn about all the wonderful adaptations sharks have in order to survive the oceans from shallow to deep, all while uncovering some myths too. Presented by Chaille Blount, Exploration Place July 25 Shark Awareness Dive into shark diversity and conservation from a diver’s point of view. Presented by Jennifer Hull, Amber Waves Diving Company August 22 Shark Conservation Join us as we dive into the perils that face these beautiful creatures as you learn about conservation efforts worldwide Presented by Toni Willis-Jackman, Wichita State University September None October 24 The History of the Yo-Yo Find out why this classic toy has had its ups and downs. Presented by Matt Johnson, American Yo-Yo Association Champ

Meet and talk with our neighborhood police officers. Examine their bullet proof vests, helmets and vehicles.

Meet and talk with our neighborhood police officers. Examine their bullet proof vests, helmets and vehicles.

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Meet and talk with our neighborhood police officers. Examine their bullet proof vests, helmets and vehicles.

Meet and talk with our neighborhood police officers. Examine their bullet proof vests, helmets and vehicles.

10:30 - 11:30 a.m. Ages 3 - 5 Advanced registration required for all classes at www.exploration.org or 316-660-0620. It’s science for preschoolers! Investigate, discover and question with your Kansas Kid while you encounter the wonder of our world. Jump into the world of toys and investigate the gaming universe. Plus, discover marvels of the fall and holiday seasons. Parents will receive a newsletter linked to the class’s monthly theme. September: Travel Through Toyland 5 - Limitless LEGOs^® 12 - The Story of Toys 19 - Etch and Sketch 26 - Toy Designer October: Play the Day 3 - Race around the Board 10 - Magnet Man 17 - Operation Science! 24 - Game Engineer 31 - Spooktacular Strategies November: Backyard Science 7 - Plants 14 - Veggies 21 - Fruits 28 - Harvest December: Holiday Wonders 5 - Light It Up 12 - Holidays Around the World 19 - Let It Snow, Let It Snow Prices Member          $5 per child, adult member free Nonmember    $7 per child, includes 1 adult

Meet and talk with our neighborhood police officers. Examine their bullet proof vests, helmets and vehicles.

Join the students from the WSU Dental Hygiene program for some hands-on education about how to keep your mouth healthy.

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No additional details for this event.

Accessibility for all

2nd Sunday of the Month - 10 - 11:30 a.m. For children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and sensory processing sensitivities During this time, you and your child will experience the museum without the noise, crowds or the stimulation of a regular day. Our staff has worked with local partners to ready the museum. Based on their feedback, lights, exhibits and noise will be adjusted. A calming area is located in Discovery Room B, near Kansas in Miniature. Please be aware of the following areas in the museum. They may be of concern for your child.

• Inside Kansas Kids Connect: Every Drop Counts, Seed to Sun
• Explore Kansas
• Design Build Fly
• KEVA: Build Your Mind
• Grand Hall
• Traveling exhibit area

Included in general museum admission, free for members.

Armour up! This special demonstration is included with general museum admission, free for members.

Enjoy early childhood educational experiences at Exploration Place, Sedgwick County Zoo, Wichita WATER Center and others. For ages 2 – 5 with adult. TOT Tuesday at Exploration Place is included in general museum admission, free for members.

Meet and greet the brave people and pups from K-9 Search and Rescue of Kansas. Included with general museum admission, free for members.

Learning never stops

Soak up fascinating knowledge during these informational and entertaining sessions, designed for active seniors. Celebrate Kansas January 23 Travel through time on Kansas Day to Wichita’s historic Ackerman Island and the Island Park baseball stadium. Presented by Jim Mason, Retired Director of the Great Plains Nature Center Located in the Kemper Creative Learning Studio. For ages 55 and up at 1:30 p.m. Admission: $4 (plus tax) For more about Senior Wednesdays go to www.seniorwednesday.org

The SCA is an international organization renowned for its dedication towards researching and recreating aspects of the Middle Ages, not as they were, but as we would have liked them to have been. This special demonstration is included with general museum admission, free for members.

Join the students from the Wichita State University Dental Hygiene program for some hands-on education about how to keep your mouth healthy. Included with general museum admission, free for members.

Meet and greet the brave people and pups from K-9 Search and Rescue of Kansas. Included with general museum admission, free for members.

Armour up! This special demonstration is included with general museum admission, free for members.

Learning never stops

Soak up fascinating knowledge during these informational and entertaining sessions, designed for active seniors. Self-Shield February 27 Protect yourself from spying eyes and scams. Presented by the Sedgwick County Sheriff Office Located in the Kemper Creative Learning Studio. For ages 55 and up at 1:30 p.m. Admission: $4 (plus tax) For more about Senior Wednesdays go to www.seniorwednesday.org

Meet and greet the brave people and pups from K-9 Search and Rescue of Kansas. Included with general museum admission, free for members.

Meet and greet the brave people and pups from K-9 Search and Rescue of Kansas. Included with general museum admission, free for members.

Learning never stops

Soak up fascinating knowledge during these informational and entertaining sessions, designed for active seniors. Get Out! March 27 Unlock escape room secrets and discover key ways people use teamwork to solve the puzzle. Presented by Laura Sorrell, The Room Located in the Kemper Creative Learning Studio. For ages 55 and up at 1:30 p.m. Admission: $4 (plus tax) For more about Senior Wednesdays go to www.seniorwednesday.org

The SCA is an international organization renowned for its dedication towards researching and recreating aspects of the Middle Ages, not as they were, but as we would have liked them to have been. This special demonstration is included with general museum admission, free for members.

The SCA is an international organization renowned for its dedication towards researching and recreating aspects of the Middle Ages, not as they were, but as we would have liked them to have been. This special demonstration is included with general museum admission, free for members.

Discover how technology is essential in exploring and understanding the human body with students from Wichita State University. Included with general museum admission, free for members.

Learning never stops

Soak up fascinating knowledge during these informational and entertaining sessions, designed for active seniors. Cyber Security April 24 Guard yourself with web surfing safety tips. Presented by Justin Eichorn, Friends University Located in the Kemper Creative Learning Studio. For ages 55 and up at 1:30 p.m. Admission: $4 (plus tax) For more about Senior Wednesdays go to www.seniorwednesday.org

Learning never stops

Soak up fascinating knowledge during these informational and entertaining sessions, designed for active seniors. Cheers to Your Health! May 22 Fill your glass with information on juicing and its health benefits. Presented by Austin Dugan, 86 Cold Press Located in the Kemper Creative Learning Studio. For ages 55 and up at 1:30 p.m. Admission: $4 (plus tax) For more about Senior Wednesdays go to www.seniorwednesday.org

Hang out with the Wichita Amateur Radio Club this Saturday! ARRL Kids Day is included with general museum admission, free for members.