The Adventure Playscape is six acres of climb-higher, run-farther, stay-longer energy designed for all ages. This is outdoor play at a whole new scale. You don’t just visit once. You explore it differently every time and the adventure grows with your child.
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.
Hours
Saturday - Wednesday
9 am -5 pm
Thursday & Friday
9 am -9 pm
Members Only
Access the playscape starting at 8 am!
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
The circle drive is available for easy passenger drop-off and pick-up. Free parking is available in the main lot, with designated spaces for charter buses, school buses, RVs and trailers at the west end of the lot.
In the rare occasion that our main parking lot is full, there are neighboring parking spaces available for both free and paid parking.
Note: Parking lot gates open at 8 am and close at 10 pm
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Public Transportation
Exploration Place is accessible by Wichita Transit bus routes, rideshare apps like Uber and Lyft, and taxi services (advance booking recommended). Many out-of-town visitors walk from nearby hotels, rent a car, or arrange rides through a rideshare app. For route details or transit maps, visit wichitatransit.org.
During the summer, hop on the Q-LINE for free rides through downtown, Delano, Old Town and the Douglas Design District. During the summer months, the route expands to include the Museums on the River, making it even easier to get here. For routes and hours, check out Wichita Mom’s guide or follow Wichita Transit on Facebook.
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Walking and Biking
Exploration Place is an easy walk or bike ride from downtown Wichita and the Delano District. The Arkansas River Bike Path runs right by us, and bike racks are available near the entrance. Wichita also offers rentable e-scooters, making it convenient to get here without a car.