Classic Toys Get Super-sized at Exploration Place

WICHITA, Kansas — Visitors will enjoy toys from the past in larger-than-life displays in Toytopia, an immersive exhibit open Oct. 11 – Jan. 12 at Exploration Place.

Kids will be thrilled to interact with the world’s largest Etch A Sketch, climb into a life-size Monopoly car and play with vintage arcade games. This exhibit offers a unique opportunity for parents to share their favorite childhood toys in an engaging, hands-on environment. Dive into the nostalgia and explore the magical world of toys like never before.

Toytopia’s must-see features include:
• The world’s largest Etch A Sketch
• Life-size versions of classic games like Monopoly, Battleship and Connect 4
• Life-size dollhouse for pretend play
• A giant Jack in The Box with interactive sides
• Oversized piano from the movie Big to stomp out your favorite tunes
• Robotic arm challenges, skill-based toys and vintage arcade games
• A large LEGO wall for building and play
• The Toytopia Tower with activities on all sides
• Displays showcasing toys through the decades and their history

“I love the sense of nostalgia that this exhibit evokes,” said Adam Smith, Exploration Place’s president and CEO. “Particularly as we enter the holiday season, I think families will enjoy exploring Toytopia together.

Toytopia was created by Stage 9 Exhibits and distributed by Exhibits Development Group. Locally, the exhibit is sponsored by the Shaw Family Foundation, Home2 Suites, Andy’s Frozen Custard, Flint Hills Group, Schammerhorn and South Central Commercial Mechanical.

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The mission of Exploration Place, Kansas’ premier science center, is to inspire a deeper interest in science and technology through creative and fun experiences for all. Exploration Place is open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily and through 8 p.m. on Thursdays. For more information, visit exploration.org.