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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...

February 24, 2025

Thank you, Cub Scout Troop 10!

Thank you, Cub Scouts!Shoutout to Cub Scout Troop 10 for bringing their teamwork and enthusiasm to the Discovery Center! They tackled a...

February 21, 2025

Meet Discover Bee!

Yup! It's still us! Our refreshed logo is a great opportunity to introduce our new ambassador: Discover Bee! Discover Bee is your guide to...

February 12, 2025

Volunteer Spotlight: Seaman High School Work Study Program

Thank you, Seaman High School Work Study Program students! For over 30 years, the Seaman High School Work Study Program has helped...

February 10, 2025

Visitors Really Digging New Dinosaur Exhibit

New dinosaur exhibit brings the past to life with larger-than-life murals by local illustrator Yanfei Gao, dino-mite play spaces, and...

January 16, 2025

Thank You, Thomas and Friends Exhibit Volunteers!

Not even 14 inches of snow could stop our amazing exhibit volunteers! Our traveling exhibit space turned from Riley's mind to the Isle of...

January 6, 2025

Oh Snow! Our Favorite Things to Do with Kids on a Snow Day

Snow days can be serious fun with the help of these fun activities! Stuck at home with kids bouncing off the walls? We have you covered...

January 5, 2025

Volunteer Spotlight: Janelle Burgardt!

Volunteer Spotlight: Janelle Burgardt! Janelle has been a dedicated volunteer with us since 2019, and she lights up our space every...

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