November 15, 2023
Mixing Math and Muffins: questions you can use to teach math while cooking with kids
Simple kitchen activities can be the perfect ingredient for enhancing your child's mathematical understanding and extending their classroom...
August 19, 2023
Curious Kids: Six Ways to Build Scientific Literacy for Preschoolers
What is scientific literacy? Children are born scientists. Their brains are wired to experiment to help them understand the world around...
August 2, 2023
Things Just Got Messy
We could all recognize it - the suspicious silence that comes after the giggles and glee of play. We all know the hidden message: things...
July 14, 2023
Play Free Prison Program Hosts Kansas Wardens
The Kansas Children's Discovery Center's Play Free program hosted all wardens from Kansas prisons, alongside Secretary of the Kansas...
June 30, 2023
Volunteer Spotlight: Zane Rentfro
Volunteer Spotlight: Zane Rentfro! Zane is an incoming sophomore at Washburn Rural High School who has volunteered at the Discovery Center...
June 29, 2023
New Toddler Town is Just Right for Little Learners
Let’s face it - the world is designed for adults. Whether it’s using a step stool to wash their hands or sitting in chairs that require...
June 22, 2023
Discovery Center Launches New Prairie Project
The Discovery Center unveiled a new art installation in the museum's Native Prairie Grass and Wildflower Habitat and announced a multi-year...
May 10, 2023
BriggsAuto.com Renews Support for Military Families
Much is expected of our nation’s military, and BriggsAuto.com gives back, with support for the BriggsAuto.com Military Discount at the...
May 5, 2023
Volunteer Spotlight: Patty Foster
Patty Foster has volunteered with the Kansas Children's Discovery Center since the museum opened in 2011! Patty has done it all at the...
March 30, 2023
Capitol Federal Gift Funds TARC Visits to the Discovery Center
The Discovery Center has a long-term relationship with TARC Children’s Services Program as part of our work to ensure access to every child...