Archive

June 10, 2025

Discovery Center Opens Two New Exhibits

Two new permanent exhibits explore how our communities take shape — from the flow of rivers to the rise of skylines. June 10, 2025 - The...

May 16, 2025

The End of an Era for "The Little Gallery that Could"

19 special exhibitions later, the beloved MMG gets a permanent resident this summer With the closing of Thomas and Friends: Explore the...

May 16, 2025

Thank You, Exhibit Volunteers!

Our amazing exhibit volunteer team moved the final traveling exhibit out of the current building! Packing up a great traveling exhibit is...

May 9, 2025

Discovery Center Opens New Accessibility Spaces

The Nest, infant, lactation and special care room, The Cocoon sensory room, and a remodeled family restroom with a universal changing table...

April 30, 2025

Kansas Children’s Discovery Center’s ‘Mobile Museum’ brings the fun to the kids

WIBW reports on the Mobile Museum's visit to Pine Ridge Prep in Topeka.

April 24, 2025

Nature at Work: A Prairie-Powered Stormwater Solution

Change is coming to the prairie—but it's helping manage stormwater naturally. by Vivien Smith, volunteer prairie manager You may have...

April 15, 2025

Eggy Engineering: Discovery at Home

Scrambling for a fun, hands-on activity that cracks open creativity and learning? This egg-cellent play idea is sure to hatch some serious...

April 2, 2025

Discovery Center Unveils New Visiting Room at Ellsworth Correctional Facility

For the first time in Kansas, children impacted by parental incarceration will be welcomed into visiting spaces specifically designed to...

March 28, 2025

Thank you, Topeka Correctional Facility Residents!

Residents raise funds for Play Free program to support children with incarcerated parents.Residents at Topeka Correctional Facility held a...

March 20, 2025

Discovery Center Breaks Single Day Attendance Record

Attendance record comes as building addition is under construction Topeka, Kansas, March 20, 2025 – The Kansas Children’s Discovery Center...