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Visiting a museum with peers enhances student intellectual and social-emotional learning. What feels like play is actually hours spent exploring science, technology, engineering and math along with their peers. And when teachers and group leaders ask open-ended questions, that learning is even greater! Children and youth love the hands-on exhibits at Exploration Place.

Field trips are available Monday – Friday.

Rates & Details

  • Participant Pricing

    All teachers and other school staff receive free admission with their school and/or classroom. Students, parents, siblings, and other chaperones who sign up to attend through the teacher or school receive the following rates (see FAQs for details).

    • $8/Participant – Visit the exhibits, enjoy a Live Science Show AND watch a movie in the Dome
    • $6/Participant – Visit the exhibits and enjoy a Live Science Show OR watch a movie in the Dome
    • $4/Participant – Visit the exhibits only

    Adult chaperones who are Exploration Place Members can use their benefits for free admission on field trips, school and group visits. Students pay the rates above, with the school or group, regardless of membership. 

Recommended Activities

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    Exhibits

    One-of-a-kind experiences and more await students in our dynamic exhibit galleries packed with hands-on science fun for all ages.

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    Live Science Shows

    Exploration Place is proud to offer field trip participants exciting, interactive STEM shows that are performed daily in the Live Science Theater!

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  • Dome Fieldtrip

    The Dome

    Students will be immersed in an educational experience with a 360-degree view and booming surround sound in The Dome, the largest digital dome theater in Kansas.

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We want your field trip experience to be pleasant and fun for all students, parents, and school or group staff members. Below, you will find answers to the most common questions we receive. Many have tips designed to help you communicate with parents and staff, organize your groups, and plan your day.

Field Trip FAQs

Field Trip Reservation FAQs
Planning Your Field Trip
Tax Exempt Groups
Arriving and Entering for your Field Trip
  • What should we do when we arrive?
    • There is a large circle drive in front of the main entrance to Exploration Place to drop off and pick up children.
    • Ask your bus or van driver to pull as far around the circle drive as possible so others can also drop off students or guests as shown on this map.
    • When you arrive, the lead staff member who organized the field trip should enter, but all other students, parents, and school staff should remain on the bus.
    • We will greet your school on the bus, provide wristbands, and instructions.
    • The main contact of the school will work with the front desk to finalize billing or accept payment.
Group Rates For Organizations, Scouts and Clubs