Exploration Place, Science museum in Wichita, Kansas, US.
The Exploration Place building features 100,000 square feet of exhibit space dedicated to science, technology, engineering, and mathematics education within its modernist architecture.
The organization received its nonprofit status in July 1985 and opened its current building to the public on April 1, 2000, marking a new chapter in science education.
Exploration Place functions as an educational center offering exhibits, programs, and hands-on activities that connect visitors with scientific principles and technological innovations.
The facility maintains regular operating hours, accepts tax-deductible donations, and generates revenue through admissions, memberships, and educational program fees to support its operations.
Financial records from 2023 indicate the organization managed assets of 34.1 million dollars while maintaining a low liabilities-to-assets ratio of 3.03 percent.
Location: Kansas
Inception: April 1, 2000
Website: http://exploration.org
GPS coordinates: 37.69000,-97.35000
Latest update: September 20, 2025 21:00
This collection brings together major works by architect Moshe Safdie, whose practice is distinguished by particular attention to natural light, outdoor spaces, and the integration of buildings into their surroundings. From Montreal to Singapore, through Jerusalem and several American cities, his projects demonstrate an approach that seeks to reconcile contemporary needs with respect for local contexts. Among the featured works are Habitat 67 in Montreal, an experimental residential complex composed of stacked concrete modules offering each unit its own terrace, and the Marina Bay Sands complex in Singapore with its three towers connected by a 340-meter terrace. The collection also includes several museums such as the Yad Vashem Holocaust History Museum in Jerusalem, the Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art in Bentonville, and the National Gallery of Canada in Ottawa. Other projects like the Salt Lake City Public Library, the Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts in Kansas City, or the Khalsa Heritage Memorial Complex in India illustrate the diversity of architectural programs entrusted to Safdie throughout his career.
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