Blog
December 9, 2024
All Aboard for Thomas & Friendsâ„¢: Explore the Rails! at the Discovery Center
Full steam ahead to the island of Sodor! December 10, 2024, Topeka, KS - The Kansas Children’s Discovery Center, Topeka’s nonprofit...
November 21, 2024
Sock Skate is Back (thanks to Advisors Excel volunteers!)
Slide, spin, and glide across our indoor Sock Skating rink! Sock Skate is BACK! Open now through February, grab your coziest socks and get...
November 13, 2024
Three Ways to Raise a Thankful Preschooler
Although we should expect hiccups along the way, there’s a lot parents can do to encourage thankfulness as children grow. One of our...
November 1, 2024
Kids Vote at the Discovery Center
Kids vote every Election Day at the Kansas Children's Discovery Center. Kids can vote every Election Day at the Kansas Children's...
October 4, 2024
Discovery Center Hosts Medical Warriors Family Day with HopeKids KC
A special event brought families from HopeKids KC to the museum for a night of fun. October 4, 2024 - The Kansas Children's Discovery...
October 2, 2024
What's the Global Cardboard Challenge?
This holiday is a little out-of-the-box... What is the Global Cardboard Challenge? The Global Cardboard Challenge is celebrated by...
September 9, 2024
Discovery Center Breaks Ground on Major Expansion
The Discovery Center broke ground on a new $10 million expansion project that will more than double the size of the museum.September 9,...
September 1, 2024
Why are we jumping in the prairie this week?
What did we spot in the prairie this week that has our team jumping for joy? Meet the Cope's Gray Treefrog! What did we spot in the...
August 10, 2024
Discovery Center Unveils Prairie Butterfly Art
The Discovery Center hosted an art unveiling in the museum’s Native Prairie Grass and Wildflower Habitat and announced future...
May 1, 2024
Discovery Center Hosts Art Exhibit in honor of Brown v. Board
May 1, 2024 - The Kansas Children’s Discovery Center, Topeka’s nonprofit children’s museum, will host an art exhibit in honor of the 70th...
April 6, 2024
Kansas Children’s Discovery Center Celebrates One Millionth Visitor
April 6, 2024 - The Kansas Children’s Discovery Center welcomed the Kreshel family of Carbondale, Kansas as the museum’s one millionth...
April 2, 2024
Congratulations on 10 years, Draque!
Earlier this summer the Discovery Center celebrated Draque Carver's 10 years of service to the museum. As Exhibit and Facilities...