Visit Wichita museums and indoor attractions

Spend a rainy day exploring Wichita’s history, art, aviation and hands-on attractions.

• ​Exploration Place – Explore interactive science exhibits and hands-on experiences for kids and adults.
• Museum of World Treasures – See dinosaur fossils, ancient artifacts, military history and more across three floors.
• Kansas Aviation Museum – Learn about Wichita’s aviation history inside the city’s former municipal airport terminal.
• B-29 Doc Hangar, Education & Visitors Center – Get an up-close look at historic B-29 Doc and learn about Wichita’s aircraft manufacturing history.
• Wichita Art Museum – Explore American art along the Arkansas River with free general admission.
• Ulrich Museum of Art – See modern and contemporary art on the Wichita State University campus.
• The Kansas African American Museum – Discover African American history, art and culture in Kansas.
• Mid-America All-Indian Museum – Learn about American Indian culture and Blackbear Bosin, creator of Wichita’s Keeper of the Plains.
• Wichita-Sedgwick Co. Historical Museum – Explore Wichita history inside the city’s original City Hall.
• Frank Lloyd Wright’s Allen House Museum and Study Center – Tour one of Frank Lloyd Wright’s notable Prairie-style homes.
• Great Plains Nature Center – Explore indoor exhibits about Kansas wildlife and Great Plains habitats.
• The Original Pizza Hut Museum – See where one of the world’s most recognizable restaurant brands got its start on the Wichita State University campus.

Find indoor activities for kids and families

Have some energy to burn? These Wichita indoor attractions keep kids — and usually the grown-ups with them — moving.

• Urban Air Adventure Park – Find trampolines, climbing and other indoor adventure activities.
• Fun City Adventure Park – Bounce, climb and play at this indoor family entertainment center.
• Wichita Sports Forum – Find indoor sports, courts, fields and activities for a variety of ages.
• Blast Off Bay – Head just west of Wichita for waterslides, a lazy river, surf simulator and other indoor water park attractions.

Play arcade games and indoor games

A rainy day is also a perfectly reasonable time to get competitive.

• The Arcade – Play a large collection of classic arcade and pinball games.
• Dave & Buster’s – Find arcade games, food and drinks all under one roof.
• All Star Sports – Play arcade games and other family-friendly activities.
• Gilley’s – Try your luck on hundreds of gaming machines, catch simulcast horse racing or stick around for live entertainment and dancing at this high-energy Park City destination.
• Headshots Bar & Grill – Choose from more than 1,000 video games and hundreds of board games.

Go bowling in Wichita

• Let’s Roll Derby
• Let’s Roll Seneca
• Lucky Strike Wichita
• Bowlero Northridge
• Bowlero Northrock

Pick a lane, find some questionable rental shoes and let the competition begin.

Try indoor sports and active entertainment

There are plenty of ways to stay active in Wichita without checking the radar first.

• Bliss Climbing & Fitness – Try indoor rock climbing and bouldering.
• Wichita Ice Center – Go ice skating during public skate sessions.
• Carousel Skate Center – Lace up and roll around the rink at this Wichita favorite, offering roller skating, arcade games and plenty of indoor fun.
• Chicken N Pickle – Play pickleball on indoor courts.
• Tap N Paddles – Tap into a little friendly competition on one of 12 indoor pickleball courts, then stick around for food and drinks.
• Topgolf Wichita – Practice your swing from climate-controlled hitting bays.
• Axe to Grind – Test your aim with indoor axe throwing.

Sports fans can also check the schedule for a Wichita Thunder hockey game or other indoor sporting events happening during their visit.

Make art and get creative indoors

Use the rainy weather as an excuse to make something.

• Mark Arts – Explore classes and workshops in ceramics, culinary arts, painting, jewelry and more.
• CityArts – Find classes and workshops in visual arts, photography and other creative mediums.
• Paint the Towne – Create your own artwork during a guided painting experience.
• Infinity Art Glass – See hand-blown glass artwork and demonstrations in nearby Benton. Check availability before visiting.
• Karg Art Glass – Browse glass art and other work from local and regional artists in nearby Kechi.

See a live show

Stay dry and let someone else do the entertaining.

• Mosley Street Melodrama – Enjoy live comedy, music and dinner theater in downtown Wichita.
• Roxy’s Downtown – Catch live theater and musical productions downtown.

Rain or shine, there’s plenty more Wichita to explore. View our digital Visitors Guide or request a free copy to start planning your next adventure.