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Exploration Place

Welcome to the state’s premier science center – Exploration Place! Parked along the picturesque Arkansas River, Exploration Place inspires the next generation of Wichita scientists and engineers. The interactive museum emphasizes aviation, Kansas geography and hosts traveling exhibits that showcase the importance of math and science in the world around us.

Permanent exhibits include: Design Build Fly | Explore Kansas | Health Inside Out | Kansas in Miniature | Kansas Kids Connect | KEVA: Build Your Mind | Making a Landmark | Where Kids Rule. Visitors can also enjoy the live science show, dome theater, Explore Store and the outdoor Exploration Park.

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  • Exploration Place
  • 300 N McLean Blvd.
  • Wichita, KS 67203
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  • Days & Hours: Monday - Wednesday: 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Thursday: 10 a.m. - 8 p.m. Friday - Sunday:10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
  • Capacity: 2000
  • Admission/Price Range: $8.50 - $11.50
  • Child Rate:
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  • Group Pricing: yes
  • Credit Cards Accepted:
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  • Guided Tours Available:
  • Tour Length: Call 265-4285 for details
  • Handicap Accessible:
  • Group Min: 15
  • Motorcoach Parking:
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  • Exhibits Space
  • Description Exploration Place's dramatic architecture and stunning views serve as a compelling background, matched only by its extraordinary exhibits, high-tech theaters, and unique outdoor spaces.
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  • Reception Capacity 800
  • Banquet Capacity 400
  • Number of Rooms 9
Exhibit Building (includes The Grand Hall)
  • Theater Capacity: 300
  • Banquet Capacity: 250
  • Reception Capacity: 1000
Classrooms
  • Theater Capacity: 25
  • Classroom Capacity: 40
The Board Room
  • Banquet Capacity: 30
  • Reception Capacity: 30
Main Lobby + Promenade
  • Banquet Capacity: 120
  • Reception Capacity: 250
WaterWay Hall + Terrace
  • Banquet Capacity: 400
  • Reception Capacity: 800
Explorer Room
  • Banquet Capacity: 100
  • Reception Capacity: 150
Conference Room
  • Classroom Capacity: 15
Kemper Theatre
  • Theater Capacity: 145
Digital Dome Theatre
  • Theater Capacity: 165
Festival Plaza
  • Banquet Capacity: 750
  • Reception Capacity: 1200
Picnic Grove
  • Banquet Capacity: 200
  • Reception Capacity: 500
Outdoor Walkway
  • Banquet Capacity: 200
  • Reception Capacity: 200
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