Exploration Place, Children's museum in Wichita, US.
The 100,000-square-foot science center stands on the Arkansas River bank, featuring exhibits about aviation, human body, and Kansas regional discoveries.
The museum opened in 2000 after merging the Wichita Omnisphere and Science Center with the Children's Museum through funding from Velma Lunt Wallace.
The facility represents Kansas scientific education with permanent exhibitions about regional aviation industry, local geography, and technological developments.
The museum welcomes visitors daily from 10 AM to 5 PM, with extended hours until 8 PM on Thursdays, offering different admission rates.
The building design includes an Island Building surrounded by water, creating an optical illusion where the reflecting pond appears to connect with the Arkansas River.
Location: Wichita
Address: 300 N McLean Blvd, Wichita, KS 67203
Phone: +(316)6600600
Website: http://exploration.org
GPS coordinates: 37.68947,-97.34796
Latest update: March 12, 2025 20:09
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