Exploration Place

With a name like Exploration Place, you know you're in the right place for some explorin'. This is the state of Kansas' biggest science center, and it's a must-visit if you're in the Wichita area, especially if you have children. This is a hands-on museum that features STEM activities for children, but really it's fun for all ages. There's a special area for the youngest of visitors, with a gated-off area so they can't escape. It has lots of activities for babies and toddlers.At this science center, kids can climb aboard an airplane and learn how it functions, marvel at miniatures, play pretend in a medieval castle, get turned around in a tornado tunnel, learn about the body and how it works, and lots more. One of my favorite exhibits was the miniatures, where you can look down at a mini downtown Wichita. Another favorite was the castle area, because there are lots of things for little kids to explore. This castle is a great place for kids to use their imaginations and play pretend. There's even a stage to act out plays, plus a big play area with lots of nooks to play hide and seek.Before I left, I visited the gift shop and got a couple of things (including an astronaut freeze-dried ice cream sandwich). This gift shop is really cool and has lots of unusual gifts and tchotchkes for your shopping pleasure. There are lots of new things to come for Exploration Place, including an outdoor play area. The outdoor area was under construction when I visited. I hope to visit again once they're all done to see all of the new and fun things they have for visitors.

This is an awesome place for all ages. The exhibits are clean and up to date. Parking is simple. If you're looking for an indoor activity this is a must go too. Our party has ages 11 years to 17 months and everyone had a fabulous time.

I went here recently and it was honestly just disgusting. It smelled and felt so grimy and felt like it hadn't been cleaned in forever. All the hand sanitizers were out of sanitizer. The bathrooms smelled like rotten diapers and a lot of the exhibits in the Weather and Air rooms were out of service or just didn't work. It was really disappointing, especially for $12 a ticket.

Exceeded my expectations! We took our 3 year old daughter here and she had the best time. So many interesting things to do and learn! Great parking and worth the price.

Kids had a blast. Loved the aviation exhibit. We went on a Wednesday morning hoping to avoid traffic. I spent the entire time nervous because no one was social distancing or making their kids do so. Staff didn't even try. We were the only ones in masks. So disappointed that they didn't require masks.

Visited Exploration Place with family in Wichita and others visiting from Texas. Ten people from 19 months to 67 years of age. We were all entertained and spent many hours there. The staff is fantastic -- friendly and well-trained. The woman who checked us in had to wade through a family membership and coupons but got it all sorted out with a smile.

Our kids are 12, 10, and 9. They loved this place and really couldn't get enough. Loved the amount of hands on activities they had and the brain teaser room (as we called it) was fun for all in tow including mom and dad! We ended up getting the membership even though we're just visiting and glad we did as we went 3 times!!!

Was having a great time with my family. Went outside to get some sun while waiting for my family to finish looking around and I sat on a bench. Worker came up to me and asked me to leave because he falsely assumed i was homeless. Very rude and I explained to him that I was not in fact a homeless woman sitting on a bench but he continued to insist that I leave.

Exceptional events, professional hospitality, fabulous exhibits that change regularly, and great family membership pricing. Weddings, meetings, birthdays, prom, and more are hosted at this venue.

This place is good for kids and I like the game and everything it a fun place and it snakes so we go there not that often but stil in joy