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Open daily and designed for all ages, Exploration Place is the perfect destination for your whole family! In addition to our many permanent exhibits, find out what special exhibits, live science shows, Dome movies, laser shows, events and more will be available on the day of your visit!

Hours

Saturday - Wednesday
9 am -5 pm
Thursday & Friday
9 am -9 pm
Members Only
Access the playscape starting at 8 am!
Exploration Place is open 10 am - 5 pm on Labor Day, September 7

Here's What's Happening: September 5, 2026

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Special Event
Exploration Place Parkrun

8 am | Wichita Foundation Amphitheater

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Special Event
Riverside Yoga & Zumba

9 am Yoga | 10 am Zumba | Wichita Foundation Amphitheater

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Special Exhibit
Finding Titanic: The Secret Mission

May 22 - September 7

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Live Science Show
Pressures of the Deep

10:30 am, 11:45 am, 1:00 pm, 2:15 pm, 3:30 pm

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Show in The Dome
Laser Shows

Laser Michael Jackson: 4:15 pm

Permanent Exhibits At Exploration Place In Wichita KS

Permanent Exhibits

Our various permanent exhibits will allow you to rivet an airplane wing, chuck buffalo chips, marvel at a miniaturized 1950s Kansas, rule a medieval castle, get comfortable in a giant meadowlark nest and more!

Visitor Reviews

“Such a fun place to learn and explore different things in life. Fun for adults and children!”

Jennifer Lutz

“This was an awesome place to go see on vacation! I myself am a HUGE science nerd, and the exhibits are of all sorts of different kinds of science. The exhibits are made in a way that kids and adults alike can enjoy them, and I think that is great because I know that children can get bored easily if they don't have engaging things to do. Not once did I feel like I was 'too old' for the exhibits. Totally suggest this!”

Lily Umberger

“Plenty of things for kids to enjoy. Adults too can have a good time. The Dome is also a great option for the family. Check out the big gift shop before you go!”

Beto Rodriguez