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KansasDay Grid
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Happy 162nd Birthday Kansas!

January 26, 2023

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In the Media
Dinosaur exhibit at Exploration Place

January 26, 2023 (via Derby Informer)

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In the Media
Exploration Place has a new expedition, and Frank Waugh shows us what’s going on!

January 24, 2023 (via KAKE)

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News & Events
Meet Sai Powers, Volunteer Manager

January 23, 2023

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In the Media
Expedition: Dinosaur opens this Friday at Exploration Place

January 20, 2023 (via Wichita by E.B.)

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Press Release
Expedition: Dinosaur opens Friday at Exploration Place

January 17, 2023

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Membership Benefits Return 40 Fold

January 16, 2023

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DomeRenovations
In the Media
Exploration Place renovating dome to add more seating

January 6, 2023 (via KSN)

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Expedition Dinosaur Traveling Exhibit at Exploration Place in Wichita KS-6
In the Media
6 Places for Kids to See Dinosaurs & Fossils in Kansas

January 5, 2023 (via Wichita Mom)

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Adam Newsroom
News & Events
2022 Executives of the Year: Adam Smith, Exploration Place

November 14, 2022 (via Wichita Business Journal)

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ArcticAdventure Preview
In the Media
Kids Corner: Exploration Place

November 10, 2022 (via KSN)

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In the Media
Arctic Adventure opens at Exploration Place

November 7, 2022 (via KWCH)

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In the Media
Love the snow? Head to Exploration Place this weekend

November 4, 2022 (via KSN)

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WheresShane GBV
In the Media
Where’s Shane? Whipping up goodness at Exploration Place

November 4, 2022 (via KWCH)

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In the Media
Beloved Gingerbread Village Event Returns to Exploration Place

November 3, 2022 (via Wichita by E.B.)

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In the Media
Snowflakes and yetis: Exploration Place gets frosty with its newest temporary exhibit

November 3, 2022 (via Wichita Eagle)

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ArcticAdventure Preview
In the Media
‘Artic Adventure’ exhibit opening at Exploration Place

November 3, 2022 (via KAKE)

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Press Release
Exploration Place Reopens Renovated Gallery with New Arctic Adventure Experience

October 31, 2022

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In the Media
Gingerbread Village Returns to Exploration Place

October 31, 2022 (via Wichita Mom)

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Beloved Gingerbread Village Event Returns to Exploration Place

October 26, 2022

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NightHelperBlog
In the Media
Top 7 Activities to Do in Kansas

October 24, 2022 (via Night Helper Blog)

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In the Media
Kids Corner: Exploration Place – Thomas & Friends Explore the Rails

September 30, 2022 (via KSN, Good Day Kansas)

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In the Media
A look inside Exploration Place’s newest exhibit: Thomas & Friends: Explore the Rails

September 23, 2022 (via Wichita by E.B.)

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In the Media
New temporary exhibit coming to Exploration Place

September 21, 2022 (via Derby Informer)

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DroneFilm1
In the Media
Kansas: An Immersive Dome Experience is a movie shot entirely by a drone

September 20, 2022 (via Wichita by E.B.)

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Thomas4
Press Release
Thomas & Friends Exhibit Rolls into Exploration Place Sept. 23

September 19, 2022

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Thomas1
In the Media
Thomas and Friends: Explore the Rails coming to Exploration Place

September 19, 2022 (via MSN)

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Thomas3
In the Media
Thomas and Friends: Explore the Rails coming to Exploration Place

September 19, 2022 (via KSN)

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DroneFilm2
In the Media
Kansas front and center in new Exploration Place film

September 14, 2022 (via Derby Informer)

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DroneFilm3
In the Media
See a new view of Kansas in Exploration Place’s new original dome theater film

September 11, 2022 (via The Wichita Eagle)

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DroneFilm4
Press Release
Exploration Place Premieres ‘Kansas: An Immersive Dome Experience’

September 9, 2022

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Thomas2
In the Media
New Thomas & Friends Exhibit at Exploration Place | Opens September 23rd

August 24, 2022 (via Wichita Mom)

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Exploration Place Educates 515 Students Through Free Science in the Summer Program_Exploration Place Newsroom Article
News & Events
Exploration Place Educates 515 Students Through Free Science in the Summer Program

August 2, 2022

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Cargill Partners With Exploration Place To Make STEM Accessible to All_Exploration Place Newsroom Article
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Cargill Partners With Exploration Place To Make STEM Accessible to All

July 11, 2022

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In the Media
Cargill to fund Exploration Place visits, summer camp scholarships for Title I schools

July 11, 2022 (via Wichita Business Journal)

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HP1
In the Media
Exploration Place featuring A Summer of Magic: Harry Potter Dome Theater Experience

July 8, 2022 (via KSN)

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Our Experience At 1st Ever ICT Drone Show
In the Media
Our experience at the first ever ICT Drone Light Show at Exploration Place

June 6, 2022 (via Wichita by E.B.)

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The Canine Stars To Perform Stunt Dog Show In Wichita
In the Media
The Canine Stars to perform stunt dog show in Wichita

June 6, 2022 (via KSN)

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Compare Your Senses To A Dog’s – Or Even Build One – At New Exploration Place Exhibit
In the Media
Compare your senses to a dog’s – or even build one – at new Exploration Place exhibit

June 5, 2022 (via Wichita Eagle)

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Drone Show Will LIght Up Wichita Sky At EP During Riverfest
In the Media
Drone shows will light up Wichita sky at Exploration Place during Riverfest

May 27, 2022 (via The Wichita Eagle)

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Kansas Families Can Visit EP For Free This Summer
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Kansas Families Can Visit Exploration Place for Free This Summer

May 25, 2022

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EP To Transform It’s 20 Acre Campus With Ampitheatre & Adventureland
In the Media
Exploration Place to transform its 20-acre campus with amphitheater and adventureland

May 23, 2022 (via The Wichita Eagle)

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EP Plans To Compete For Bigger Traveling Exhibit With $20k Tourism Grant
In the Media
Exploration Place plans to compete for bigger traveling exhibits with $20K tourism grant

May 16, 2022 (via Wichita Business Journal)

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Governer Laura Kelly Announce Tourism Attraction Development Grant Recepients
In the Media
Governor Laura Kelly Announces Tourism Attraction Development Grant Recipients

May 16, 2022 (via Kansas Department of Commerce)

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The Best Exhibit I’ve Seen In A Long Time ‘EP Opens Health Exhibit’
In the Media
‘The best exhibit I’ve seen in a long time’: Exploration Place opens health exhibit

April 30, 2022 (via Wichita Eagle)

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EP Attempts Guiness World Record For Longest Doughnut Wall
News & Events
MEDIA ADVISORY: World-record Doughnut Wall at Exploration Place

April 29, 2022

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Top Things To Do In Wichita, Kansas With Itenerary
In the Media
Top Things to Do in Wichita, Kansas with Itinerary

April 28, 2022 (via Dang Travelers)

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KU School of Medicine-Wichita leadership wants students to be empowered-inspired by museum exhibit_Exploration Place Press Article
In the Media
KU School of Medicine-Wichita leadership wants students to be empowered, inspired by museum exhibit

April 28, 2022 (via KU School of Medicine – Wichita)

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Kansas Families Can Visit Exploration Place for Free This Summer

April 27, 2022 (via Wichita by E.B.)

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Death By Chocolate + The Lion King Ticket Giveaway Winners
In the Media
Death By Chocolate + The Lion King Ticket Giveaway Winners

April 27, 2022 (via Good Day Kansas)

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A First Timer’s Guide To Wichita; 5 Day Itenerary To ‘Air Capital Of World’
In the Media
A First Timer’s Guide to Wichita: A 5 Day Itinerary to “The Air Capital of the World”

April 21, 2022 (via East Coast Contessa)

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Where’s Shane; At EP For Health Inside Out
In the Media
Where’s Shane? At Exploration Place for ‘Health Inside Out’

April 21, 2022 (via KWCH)

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DBC1
In the Media
Eat all the savory and sweet foods you can at Death By Chocolate

April 21, 2022 (via Wichita by EB)

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EP Hosting 16th Annual Death By Chocolate
In the Media
Exploration Place Exhibit: Health Inside Out

April 20, 2022 (via Wichita by E.B.)

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In the Media
Exploration Place hosting 16th annual Death by Chocolate

April 20, 2022 (via KSN)

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Health Inside Out Is EP’s Newest Permanent Exhibit
In the Media
‘Health Inside Out’ is Exploration Place’s newest permanent exhibit 

April 19, 2022 (via KWCH)

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EP Opened A New Permanent Health Exhibit Wednesday
In the Media
Exploration Place opened a new permanent health exhibit Wednesday

April 19, 2022 (via KSN)

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EP To Open New Health Exhibit
In the Media
Exploration Place to Open New Health Exhibit

April 18, 2022 (via KFDI)

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EP To Open $1.5 Million Health Exhibit
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Exploration Place to Open $1.5 Million Health Exhibit

April 18, 2022

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Wheres Shane; Learning About Death By Chocolate
In the Media
Where’s Shane? Learning all about ‘Death by Chocolate’

April 17, 2022 (via KWCH)

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Visit The Wonderfully Weird Health Exhibit For Kids @ EP
In the Media
Visit the New “Wonderfully Weird” Health Exhibit for Kids at Exploration Place

April 14, 2022 (via Wichita Mom)

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EP Honors African American Pioneers Of Earth And Space Science For Black History Month
In the Media
Exploration Place…Honors African American Pioneers of Earth and Space Science

April 4, 2022 (via NISE Network)

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EP Announces Summer Camp Scholarships
News & Events
Exploration Place Announces Free Summer Camp for 144 Students

March 26, 2022

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EP Summer Camps
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Exploration Place Summer Camps

March 18, 2022 (via KAKE)

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Now Showing; Newest Exhibit At Wichita Museums
In the Media
Now Showing: Newest Exhibits at Wichita Museums

March 15, 2022 (via Visit Wichita)

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Breaking News Endurance is Found_Exploration Place New York Times Article-1
News & Events
Breaking News! Endurance is Found

March 9, 2022

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New Unique Display At EP Celebrates Black History Month And Honors African American Scientists
In the Media
New unique display at Exploration Place celebrates Black History Month and honors African American scientists

February 5, 2022 (via KAKE)

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Unique Outdoor Display Will Mark Black History Month At EP
In the Media
Unique outdoor display will mark Black History Month at Exploration Place

February 1, 2022 (via Wichita Eagle)

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EP Becomes Mural For Black History Month
In the Media
Exploration Place becomes mural for Black History month

January 31, 2022 (via KSN)

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Distinctive New Display Celebrates Black History Month
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Distinctive New Display Celebrates Black History Month

January 31, 2022

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EP Launches Kiskstarter Campaign For Film Celebrating Kansas
In the Media
Exploration Place launches Kickstarter Campaign for film celebrating Kansas

January 29, 2022 (via KFDI)

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Exploration Place Launches Kickstarter For Love Letter To Kansas
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Exploration Place launches Kickstarter for “love letter to Kansas”

January 28, 2022 (via KWCH)

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Exploration Place Launches Kansas Day Kickstarter for Film Project_Exploration Place News Article
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Exploration Place Launches Kansas Day Kickstarter for Film Project

January 28, 2022

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Survival; The Exhibition Coming To EP
News & Events
Survival: The Exhibition Coming to Exploration Place

January 23, 2022

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Survivalist Get Chance To Put Their Skills To The Test
In the Media
Survivalists get chance to put their skills to the test

January 22, 2022 (via Derby Informer)

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Where's Shane; Survival Are You Prepared_Exploration Place News Article
In the Media
Where’s Shane? Survival: Are You Prepared?

January 21, 2022 (via KWCH)

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Inside EP’s New Exhibit Survival; Are You Prepared
In the Media
Inside Exploration Place’s new exhibit: ‘Survival: Are You Prepared?’

January 21, 2022 (via Wichita by E.B.)

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At New EP Exhibbitioin Visitors Test Their Emergency, Survival Status
In the Media
At new Exploration Place exhibition visitors test their emergency, survival skills

January 21, 2022 (via Wichita Eagle)

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Survival Exhibit Opening At EP
In the Media
Survival exhibit opening at Exploration Place

January 18, 2022 (via Derby Informer)

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Black History Month_ Celebrating African American Earth and Space Scientists
News & Events
Black History Month: Celebrating African American Earth and Space Scientists

January 3, 2022

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This Is What a Scientist Looks Like_Exploration Place Article
News & Events
This Is What a Scientist Looks Like

December 29, 2021

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Astronaut Exhibit Launches At EP
In the Media
‘Astronaut’ exhibit launches at Exploration Place

November 18, 2021 (via Wichita Eagle)

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About Us
Five Reasons Your Family Will Love Being an Exploration Place Member

November 17, 2021

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Wichita; Kansas Largest City Soars With Group Experiences
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Wichita: Kansas’ Largest City Soars With Group Experiences

November 1, 2021 (via Group Tour)

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Exploration Place and Cosmosphere Announce Discount Program
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Exploration Place and Cosmosphere Announce Discount Program

October 19, 2021

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EP Receives Humanities Kansas Grant
News & Events
Exploration Place Receives Humanities Kansas SHARP Recovery Grant

October 6, 2021

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Where’s Shane EP
In the Media
Where’s Shane? Exploration Place

October 5, 2021 (via KWCH)

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Blast Off With EP’s New Astronaut Exhibit
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Blast Off With Exploration Place’s New Astronaut Exhibit

September 27, 2021

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Inside EP’s New Exhibit; Do You Have What It Takes
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Inside Exploration Place’s new exhibit: ‘Astronaut: Do you have what it takes?’

September 3, 2021 (via Wichita by E.B.)

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EP Offers Science In The Summer Program
News & Events
Exploration Place Offers Free GSK Science in the Summer Program

June 10, 2021

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Vaccinate At EP
News & Events
Vaccinate and Then Play at Exploration Place

June 2, 2021

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25 Best Places For Indoor Fun In Wichita, KS
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25 Best Places for Indoor Fun in Wichita, KS

May 8, 2021 (via Wichita Mom)

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Wichita Museums Travel
In the Media
How to Save Money with Your Wichita Museum & Zoo Memberships When You Travel

April 21, 2021 (via Wichita Mom)

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