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Press Release

Exploration Place Reopens Renovated Gallery with New Arctic Adventure Experience

October 31, 2022

WICHITA, Kansas — Exploration Place is opening its renovated temporary exhibit gallery with a magical immersive holiday experience. Arctic Adventure – an indoor polar playground – opens Friday, Nov. 4 and runs through Jan. 8.

Members of the media are invited to a ribbon cutting with photo opportunities at 9:30 a.m. on Nov. 4 at Exploration Place.

Adam Smith, Exploration Place’s president and CEO, noted that Arctic Adventure is the first use of the museum’s traveling exhibit gallery since it was renovated to support projection-based immersive experiences. One major change was removal of two staircases, which freed up an additional 1,200 square feet of space.

Arctic Adventure leverages the latest technology to create a fun, family-oriented seasonal environment. Its attractions include:

  • Sock Skating – Trade ice skates for socks in a kid-friendly activity that utilizes SuperGlide synthetic ice.
  • Arctic Arcade – features exciting interactive wall games provided by LUMOPlay, including a fast-paced virtual snowball fight; multiplayer team games such as Ravenous, Ravenous Reindeer; and the chance to grab a giant toothbrush and Clean the Yeti’s Teeth!
  • Indoor Snow – A winter wonderland wouldn’t be complete without falling snow! A snow machine high up in the rafters will send flurries swirling through the air.
  • Wonderland Walkway – an interactive, educational sensory pathway through a forest of beautiful Christmas trees.
  • Giant Snow Globe – Step inside a life-size snow globe and view the world from inside the frosty fun. Snap a family picture to remember your visit to Arctic Adventure!

Arctic Adventure is presented with the generous support of Kansas Tourism, Fugate Enterprises, Lane Enterprises and QuikTrip.