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Rivet an airplane wing. Chuck buffalo chips. Marvel at a miniaturized 1950s Kansas. Rule a medieval castle. Get comfortable in a giant meadowlark nest. These one-of-a-kind experiences and more await you in our 12 dynamic exhibit galleries packed with hands-on science fun for the entire family.
Traveling Exhibits
POPnology
Discover how pop culture and technology collide to fuse science fiction into science fact.
+ Discover MoreMoshe Safdie Study Drawings
Study never-before-seen sketches and learn about the architecture of Exploration Place.
+ Discover MorePermanent Exhibits
Big Mouth
Our whimsical 7-foot replica of the human mouth is full of fun facts about why it’s the gateway to maintaining a healthy body.
+ Discover MoreBridging Art & Science
Area artists creatively express their interpretations of our exhibits and programs.
+ Discover MoreDesign Build Fly
Soar into this award-winning exhibit to reveal how planes are created in Wichita aircraft plants.
+ Discover MoreExplore Kansas
Our sunflower state pride bursts to life as you uncover the fascinating elements of Kansas’ land, water, weather and the life that it supports.
+ Discover MoreKansas in Miniature
It’s a small world after all? Well, it is when you enter this intricate, animated display of 1950s Kansas landmarks, buildings, structures and more.
+ Discover MoreKansas Kids Connect
Interest in STEM can spark within even the youngest of learners. Ignite the spark in your little ones as they investigate from farm to city and back again!
+ Discover MoreMaking A Landmark
Our science center lives in a world-class facility unlike any other. Delve into our building’s challenging and innovative design and construction.
+ Discover MoreNano
Get up close with this big little science. Find out how we use it in the real world (Ant-Man, we see you) and its implications on our society.
+ Discover MoreExploration Park
Head to the great outdoors and relax in the tree-lined picnic grove, tackle the fun play structures or just take a quiet stroll along the Arkansas River walking paths.
+ Discover MoreSun, Earth, Universe
Three, two, one…blast off! Connect with current NASA science research and take off on a journey to investigate the universe. Build a model spacecraft for your own mission to space.
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