Science and fun for all ages
Exploration Place is an interactive science museum located along the Arkansas River in Wichita. With a capacity of 500 guests, it offers a unique setting for events, including weddings and corporate gatherings. Prices range from $750 to $4,000, depending on the event specifics.
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Exploration Place Museum in 300 N McLean Blvd, Wichita, KS 67203, USA accommodates up to 500 guests, 8,000 sqft of usable space. $2,375 avg. price for typical events. Popular for Weddings, Corporate Events, Family Gatherings. Amenities include Interactive exhibits, Catering services, Audio/Visual equipment, Outdoor space, Parking available. Request a quote to check availability, packages, and date holds. The location offers convenient access for guests and vendors, with flexible layouts to suit seated dinners, cocktail receptions, and hybrid programs.
Best for:
WeddingsCorporate EventsFamily Gatherings
Amenities
Interactive exhibitsCatering servicesAudio/Visual equipmentOutdoor spaceParking available
Rating: 4.7/5 (4,411 Google reviews)
- 5.0/5:
Exploration place is such a fun place in Wichita. The drone show was awesome and gets better every year. The movie nights are such a fun great family quality time in the cool outdoors. And inside the place various fun things for all ages
– BELLA BOLDONI
- 5.0/5:
Such a great stop for kids of all ages. Beautiful grounds next to Keeper of the Plains statue. Wonderfully maintained. Clean. Creative. Informative. We were just passing through and needed a stop for the kids; it has put Witchita on our permanent stops now when we’re in the area
– Boundless Blonde
- 5.0/5:
I visit and review museums all over the world and this place of exploration and discovery is truly one of the best I’ve ever seen. Their location alone on the bank of the Arkansas River is beautiful and well worth the photo op it provides during your visit. The diversity of interactions for people to see, the attention to detail in the collections and the enthusiasm shown, especially by the education staff, is truly inspiring.
One of the most interesting, and probably overlooked by locals, is the “Welcome to Kansas” exhibit. Detailing the biodiversity of not only what is extant, but also endangered and now extinct. This exhibit incorporates the natural history of the area and the current state of industry focus with climate models for guests to interact with. Kiddos of all ages can spend their time easily in the collections all day and never be bored or lose their sense of wonder.
If there was one thing I would add or change, it would be to offer a live animal static display/room and a daily ‘meet and greet’ with the public for a keeper to introduce local wildlife diversity. I feel this would go a long way to ensure the sustainability of species, especially given the amount of wildlife seen struck and deceased on public roads. I hear there is a $25M upgrade happening onsite to include amazing outdoor facilities and interactivity; perhaps the aforementioned idea might be included in that expansion.
I highly recommend this unique museum and science center to travelers and locals alike. It is well worth your time and the nominal cost to visit.
Rated 9.75/10 Recommend!!
Enjoy the Intrigue and Education! —J
– James Michael Jordan
Photo credit(s): Donny Campos, Layla B, Brian Baker, J STEPHEN WILLIAMS
