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Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday 9-5
Thursday 9-8
Sunday 12-5
Closed Monday

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Kids & Adults: $9.00
Seniors (65+): $8.00
Infants (12 mo. & under): FREE
Members: FREE

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Latest Discovery Center News and Events

 

 

Apr
18
Thu
OPEN 9 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Apr 18 @ 9:00 am – 8:00 pm
OPEN 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. @ Kansas Children's Discovery Center

For full hours and admission information visit https://kansasdiscovery.org/plan-a-visit/hours-and-admission/

Music and Movement with Kansas Ballet Academy
Apr 18 @ 10:00 am
Music and Movement with Kansas Ballet Academy @ Kansas Children's Discovery Center

Join our friends from Kansas Ballet Academy on Thursdays for music at movement at the Kansas Children’s Discovery Center.

Regular admission applies, which is $9 for children and adults, $8 for seniors, and free for infants under 12 months and Discovery Center members. Admission also lets you play all day at the Kansas Children’s Discovery Center with over 15,000 square feet of indoor educational exhibits exploring science, careers, art, building and more, plus a 4.5 acre certified Nature Explore Outdoor Classroom.

Check out https://kansasdiscovery.org/events/ for more serious fun!

Advisors Excel Free Family Fun Night
Apr 18 @ 5:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Advisors Excel Free Family Fun Night @ Kansas Children's Discovery Center

Join us for Advisors Excel Free Family Fun Night at the Kansas Children’s Discovery Center from 5 to 8 p.m. Thursday, April 18. Free admission generously sponsored by our partners at Advisors Excel for everyone, as capacity allows.

Play with more than 15,000 square feet of indoor educational exhibits exploring science, careers, art, building and more, plus a 4.5-acre certified Nature Explore Outdoor Classroom.

Check out https://kansasdiscovery.org/freenights for a full schedule of free nights.

FREE Admission 5 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Apr 18 @ 5:00 pm – 8:00 pm
FREE Admission 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. @ Kansas Children's Discovery Center

Third Thursdays from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. are free at the Kansas Children’s Discovery Center with support from generous local businesses. No admission for more than 15,000 square feet of indoor educational exhibits exploring science, careers, art, building and more, a 4.5-acre certified Nature Explore Outdoor Classroom, and special space for babies and toddlers to explore.

Check out https://kansasdiscovery.org/freenights for a full schedule of free nights.

Community Art Painting with Aisha Imani Sanaa and Vivian Bluett at the Discovery Center
Apr 18 @ 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Community Art Painting with Aisha Imani Sanaa and Vivian Bluett at the Discovery Center

Visual artists Aisha Imani Sanaa and Vivian Bluett have designed an art image that highlights unity, community, change, and a better future for children and families. This image will be transformed into an interactive wall-sized puzzle as part of our summer exhibit honoring the 70th Anniversary Brown vs. Board of Education. Help us paint the mural on Thursday, April 18 at 6:00 p.m. at the Kansas Children’s Discovery Center.

This event takes place during monthly free night so no admission is required. Check out https://kansasdiscovery.org/events/ for more events.

 

 

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Kansas Children's Discovery Center

4400 SW 10th Ave
Topeka, KS 66604

(785) 783-8300
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