Discover Your Event Space
Your family or adult event is perfectly placed at the museum to inspire creativity, innovation and fun.
Exhibit Floor
14,000 square feet | 497 capacity | flexible indoor space with exhibits | rentals start at $2,000
Program Rooms
442 square feet each | 16 capacity each | refrigerators and sinks, can be used separately or combined | rentals start at $300
Outdoors
4.5 wooded acres | paved walking paths, pond, stream, gazebo, treehouse and music garden | rentals start at $1,000
From the dramatic roof line, to the rainbow colored glass wall, to the illuminated beacon vestibule, the building creates adventure and excitement at first glance! The Discovery Center is an unforgettable setting for all ages with striking backgrounds for photography around every corner.
Call us during business hours at 785-783-8300 or email [email protected].
Full facility rentals, which includes all indoor and outdoor spaces, start at $2,500. Spaces inside and outside the museum have individual rates depending on your event needs.
With full facility rentals, the entire facility, including indoor and outdoor areas, is open to you and your guests. Birthday parties include 30 guests with options for additional guests if needed.
Yes. We welcome your choice of service providers.
Alcohol is allowed at after-hours, private events when served and consumed in accordance with state laws.
Yes. Museum staff will be onsite at all times to ensure the museum functions smoothly during your event.
Two refrigerators and two sinks are available in the program rooms. A full kitchen is not available.
Yes, and may be included in the cost of a rental depending on which space is rented.
Decorations may be attached to the orange panels in program rooms with the push pins provided. Tape and other adhesives are not allowed on any walls in the Discovery Center. Please discuss arrangements with museum staff.