Photo by Dennis Goza
Exploration Place is an excellent hands-on museum for youngsters, and is in particular a favorite destination for home-school families. It features an especially good exhibit on aviation, as well as a medieval castle area that kids can explore. Also on the premises is the Boeing Dome, the largest theater dome in the state, with films shown on a 360 degree screen. The permanent exhibits are supplemented by many traveling exhibits such as CSI, inspired by the TV series of the same name. There's even a miniature golf course.
If you go:
Open every day Except Thanksgiving and Christmas. Summer camp programs are available. Exploration Place is situated on the banks of the Arkansas River, in a museum district, next to the Mid-America All-Indian Center.
Links:
300 North McLean Boulevard
Wichita, Kansas 67203 USA
discover@exploration.org
Phone Numbers:
Museum Office
+1 (316) 660-0600
+1 (316) 660-0600
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