Free Admission for Kansas Families, May 26 - August 13
Visit Exploration Place Today
Centrally located along the scenic Arkansas River in downtown Wichita, Kansas, visitors can easily access Exploration Place each day of the week. If you drive, major streets, including McLean Boulevard and First/Second, lead you conveniently to our main entrance. You can also access us via several walking paths that surround our museum and grounds.
Monday-Wednesday: 10 am to 5 pm
Thursday: 10 am to 8 pm
Friday-Sunday: 10 am to 5 pm
Call Exploration Place
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Main Phone and Fax
Phone: (316) 660‑0600 • Fax: (316) 660-0670
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Summer Camps
Phone: (316) 660-0620
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Membership Manager
Phone: (316) 660-0624
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Groups and Field Trips
Phone: (316) 660-0620
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Rentals
Phone: (316) 660-0642
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Explore Store
Phone: (316) 660-0630
Getting to Exploration Place and Parking
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Location
300 N. McLean Blvd. | Wichita, Kansas 67203
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Driving Directions
Take Kellogg (Highway 54/400) to the Seneca Street exit and turn north onto Seneca. Go north on Seneca for about 1 mile and turn right (east) onto McLean Boulevard. Follow McLean until you see our main entrance on the left (north) side of the road.
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Parking
Pull up and drop off your passengers in our newly renovated circle drive, then park in one of the many convenient, free parking spaces. Buses can drop off and pick up in the circle drive. Parking for buses, trailers, etc., is available at the west end of the lot.
Note: Parking lot gates open at 8 am and close at 10 pm daily
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Public Transportation
City bus routes run by our museum, and taxis are available if you call for a ride. Most out-of-town visitors, who don’t have personal vehicles, will either walk from nearby hotels, rent a vehicle or use a rideshare service.