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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...