4.5Flint Hills Discovery Center(320 reviews) - Wonderful Educational Experience in the Heart of the Flint Hills Sunday: 12:00 PM - 5:00 PM Spent 2-3 hours Science Museums • Children's Museums
The Flint Hills Discovery Center is a dynamic tribute to the last major stand of unbroken tallgrass prairie. This 35,000 square foot must-see attraction includes interactive exhibits highlighting the science, history and culture of the ecoregion from pre-history to present day. An immersive experience theater with panoramic photography and special effects shown on a 120-degree curved screen is the perfect starting point for an exploration of the magnificent Flint Hills of Kansas.See more..
4.0Museum at Prairiefire(214 reviews) - Best Wedding Venue Sunday: 12:00 PM - 3:00 PM Spent 1-2 hours Natural History Museums • Points of Interest & Landmarks • Children's Museums
Spend an hour, or the day! This stunning Natural History Museum and regional Landmark is located in the Prairiefire Entertainment District which features a wide array of restaurants and shops, an AMC Movie Theater, Pinstripes Bistro, Bowling & Bocce, REI CO-OP, Home Goods and more! The Museum at Prairiefire engages visitors and students of all ages with world-class exhibitions, edu-taining programs, and provides significant educational and STEAM opportunities for underserved children. Museum at Prairiefire offerings include the Discovery Room for children ages 3-12, events and programming such as Science Happy Hour and Little Explorers Club, stunning artifacts from national and regional collections, T. rex and three amazing Virtual Reality Experiences. Tickets include all exhibits and experiences. Some areas, including entry to the Museum, are FREE.See more..
The Kansas Children’s Discovery Center is a hands-on children’s museum with a mission to enhance the lives of children and enrich the communities it serves. Since opening in 2011 in Topeka, Kansas, the Discovery Center has become a special place where children can explore, create, discover and learn through play. The museum has hosted visitors from all 50 states and 23 countries. The Discovery Center features 15,000 square feet of indoor exhibits exploring science, careers, art, building and more, special space for babies and toddlers, and a 4.5-acre certified Nature Explore Outdoor Classroom. Daily programs, field trips, birthday parties and other special events provide additional opportunities for serious fun. Outreach programs bring quality, hands-on experiences into our community to inspire a lifelong love of learning for every child.See more..
4.0Field Station Dinosaurs(22 reviews) - Fino sized fun Sunday: 12:00 PM - 6:00 PM Spent 1-2 hours Children's Museums • Miniature Golf
A one-of-a-kind, prehistoric experience featuring over 40 life-sized, moving and realistic dinosaurs that’s thrilling, educational and fun! Minutes south of Wichita, your expedition includes: – 10-acres of walking trails featuring dinosaurs from different eras – Original live shows, games and activities hosted by our expedition team – where you can meet the Mighty T-Rex – Fun at the Paleo Playground featuring yard games, Observation Tower and Jurassic Zoo Bouncer – Learn about the Sunflower State at Kansas Underground: Buried Treasures sponsored by Kansas Strong – Exploring the Raptor Maze – A round of Jurassic Golf on our 18-hole miniature golf courseSee more..
4.0Prairie Fire Museum(13 reviews) - A repeat experience Spent 1-2 hours Natural History Museums • Children's Museums
This is a privately funded museum with ties to Smithsonian Institute offering revolving exhibits and programs year round in the southern Kansas City, Kansas metro area. My husband and I enjoy going several times thru out the year as Great Hall exhibits are rotated in and out. We have taken grandchildren at times and they love the second floor which is a rotating "hands on" children museum revolving around nature and science. We appreciate it is a comfortable "outing" of 1-3 hours depending on how long we want to take. You aren't overwhelmed or feel you have to "race" thru to see what you want on any given visit. Parts of the museum facility are open to public for free and some exhibits are a fee admission. It is located in middle of a couple nice outdoor mall areas offering restaurants, movie theater, shopping, etc. No problem spending time in this area for anyone.See more..
MDCC began as the private collection of Ward and Brenda Morgan. Through their vision, passion and generosity the museum opened to the public in the spring of 2019 and later became a 501c3 non-profit organization. We are proud to showcase a stunning collection of over 65 cars ranging from 1907 to present day. The collection, while the most prestigious in the region, has something for everyone including custom cars, muscle cars, exotic cars and classic cars. Through our loaner network, exhibits are routinely rotated so visitors enjoy new vehicles with each visit. We are continually working to find innovative ways to share our love of cars with the Manhattan community. We invite you to pay us a visit, explore our programs or rent the venue and experience this outstanding collection first-hand!See more..
5.0ieDiscoveries(1 review) - Love this place! Sunday: Spent 1-2 hours Children's Museums
We encourage families of all ages to visit ieDiscoveries for a unique learning experience with a focus on STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics). Whether it is designing and creating in the Makers Space, engaging in light and shadow play, constructing the largest roadway with ramps and tubes, or experiencing the flight lab, there is something for everyone! Our indoor play space allows for fun all year round!See more..
