Fun with Forces: Water Rocket

We launched our space exhibit in June, but what goes up must come down! Join us for the end of Discovery Space with a water rocket launch on Wednesday, August 14 at 1:30. This program is a part of the final day of Discovery Space, an out-of-this-world exhibit where you can climb aboard a rocket ship, contact mission control, dress up for a space race and learn about the science of space.

Regular admission applies, which is $7.75 for children and adults, $6.75 for seniors, and free for infants under 12 months and Discovery Center members. Admission also lets you play all day at the Kansas Children’s Discovery Center with over 15,000 square feet of indoor educational exhibits exploring science, careers, art, building and more, plus a 4.5 acre certified Nature Explore Outdoor Classroom.

Check out https://kansasdiscovery.org/events-at-kcdc/ for more serious fun!

 

Fun with Forces: Pendulum Art

A playground swing, a grandfather clock, a yo-yo: all everyday examples of the prodigious pendulum! Explore this fantastic science tool to create space-themed art on Tuesday, August 13 at 1:30 at the Kansas Children’s Discovery Center. This program is a part of Discovery Space, an out-of-this-world exhibit where you can climb aboard a rocket ship, contact mission control, dress up for a space race and learn about the science of space at the Discovery Center through August 14.

Regular admission applies, which is $7.75 for children and adults, $6.75 for seniors, and free for infants under 12 months and Discovery Center members. Admission also lets you play all day at the Kansas Children’s Discovery Center with over 15,000 square feet of indoor educational exhibits exploring science, careers, art, building and more, plus a 4.5 acre certified Nature Explore Outdoor Classroom.

Check out https://kansasdiscovery.org/events-at-kcdc/ for more serious fun!

 

Analyzing Craters with NASA Ambassador Brenda Culbertson

Craters help shape the lunar landscape. Come see how craters are made with NASA/JPL Solar System Ambassador Brenda Culbertson on Friday, August 9 at 10:30 and 1:30 at the Kansas Children’s Discovery Center.

NASA’s Solar System Ambassadors program works with motivated volunteers across the nation to share the latest science and discoveries of NASA’s missions through a variety of events that inspire their communities. Ambassador Brenda Culbertson is an advanced astronomer, instructor, author, photographer, and speaker. This program is a part of Discovery Space, an out-of-this-world exhibit where you can climb aboard a rocket ship, contact mission control, dress up for a space race and learn about the science of space at the Discovery Center through August 14.

Regular admission applies, which is $7.75 for children and adults, $6.75 for seniors, and free for infants under 12 months and Discovery Center members. Admission also lets you play all day at the Kansas Children’s Discovery Center with over 15,000 square feet of indoor educational exhibits exploring science, careers, art, building and more, plus a 4.5 acre certified Nature Explore Outdoor Classroom.

Check out https://kansasdiscovery.org/events-at-kcdc/ for more serious fun!

Analyzing Craters with NASA Ambassador Brenda Culbertson

Craters help shape the lunar landscape. Come see how craters are made with NASA/JPL Solar System Ambassador Brenda Culbertson on Friday, August 9 at 10:30 and 1:30 at the Kansas Children’s Discovery Center.

NASA’s Solar System Ambassadors program works with motivated volunteers across the nation to share the latest science and discoveries of NASA’s missions through a variety of events that inspire their communities. Ambassador Brenda Culbertson is an advanced astronomer, instructor, author, photographer, and speaker. This program is a part of Discovery Space, an out-of-this-world exhibit where you can climb aboard a rocket ship, contact mission control, dress up for a space race and learn about the science of space at the Discovery Center through August 14.

Regular admission applies, which is $7.75 for children and adults, $6.75 for seniors, and free for infants under 12 months and Discovery Center members. Admission also lets you play all day at the Kansas Children’s Discovery Center with over 15,000 square feet of indoor educational exhibits exploring science, careers, art, building and more, plus a 4.5 acre certified Nature Explore Outdoor Classroom.

Check out https://kansasdiscovery.org/events-at-kcdc/ for more serious fun!

Make an Alien with NASA Ambassador Brenda Culbertson

What features does an alien need to survive on another planet? NASA/JPL Solar System Ambassador Brenda Culbertson will share information about the environment on another world, then challenge you to create an alien that could live there using everyday objects. Make your alien on Thursday, August 8 at 10:30 and 1:30 at the Kansas Children’s Discovery Center.

NASA’s Solar System Ambassadors program works with motivated volunteers across the nation to share the latest science and discoveries of NASA’s missions through a variety of events that inspire their communities. Ambassador Brenda Culbertson is an advanced astronomer, instructor, author, photographer, and speaker. This program is a part of Discovery Space, an out-of-this-world exhibit where you can climb aboard a rocket ship, contact mission control, dress up for a space race and learn about the science of space at the Discovery Center through August 14.

Regular admission applies, which is $7.75 for children and adults, $6.75 for seniors, and free for infants under 12 months and Discovery Center members. Admission also lets you play all day at the Kansas Children’s Discovery Center with over 15,000 square feet of indoor educational exhibits exploring science, careers, art, building and more, plus a 4.5 acre certified Nature Explore Outdoor Classroom.

Check out https://kansasdiscovery.org/events-at-kcdc/ for more serious fun!

 

Make an Alien with NASA Ambassador Brenda Culbertson

What features does an alien need to survive on another planet? NASA/JPL Solar System Ambassador Brenda Culbertson will share information about the environment on another world, then challenge you to create an alien that could live there using everyday objects. Make your alien on Thursday, August 8 at 10:30 and 1:30 at the Kansas Children’s Discovery Center.

NASA’s Solar System Ambassadors program works with motivated volunteers across the nation to share the latest science and discoveries of NASA’s missions through a variety of events that inspire their communities. Ambassador Brenda Culbertson is an advanced astronomer, instructor, author, photographer, and speaker. This program is a part of Discovery Space, an out-of-this-world exhibit where you can climb aboard a rocket ship, contact mission control, dress up for a space race and learn about the science of space at the Discovery Center through August 14.

Regular admission applies, which is $7.75 for children and adults, $6.75 for seniors, and free for infants under 12 months and Discovery Center members. Admission also lets you play all day at the Kansas Children’s Discovery Center with over 15,000 square feet of indoor educational exhibits exploring science, careers, art, building and more, plus a 4.5 acre certified Nature Explore Outdoor Classroom.

Check out https://kansasdiscovery.org/events-at-kcdc/ for more serious fun!

 

Sticklets Space Station Creation

Sticklets are flexible silicone connectors used to construct anything you can imagine using sticks. Use them to create your own space station on Wednesday, August 7 at 1:30 at the Kansas Children’s Discovery Center. This program is a part of Discovery Space, an out-of-this-world exhibit where you can climb aboard a rocket ship, contact mission control, dress up for a space race and learn about the science of space at the Discovery Center through August 14.

Regular admission applies, which is $7.75 for children and adults, $6.75 for seniors, and free for infants under 12 months and Discovery Center members. Admission also lets you play all day at the Kansas Children’s Discovery Center with over 15,000 square feet of indoor educational exhibits exploring science, careers, art, building and more, plus a 4.5 acre certified Nature Explore Outdoor Classroom.

Check out https://kansasdiscovery.org/events-at-kcdc/ for more serious fun!

Fun with Forces: Exploding Paint Rockets

Force and pressure are some of the building blocks of the universe. See them in action as we launch exploding paint rockets on Tuesday, August 6 at 1:30 at the Kansas Children’s Discovery Center. This program is a part of Discovery Space, an out-of-this-world exhibit where you can climb aboard a rocket ship, contact mission control, dress up for a space race and learn about the science of space at the Discovery Center through August 14.

Regular admission applies, which is $7.75 for children and adults, $6.75 for seniors, and free for infants under 12 months and Discovery Center members. Admission also lets you play all day at the Kansas Children’s Discovery Center with over 15,000 square feet of indoor educational exhibits exploring science, careers, art, building and more, plus a 4.5 acre certified Nature Explore Outdoor Classroom.

Check out https://kansasdiscovery.org/events-at-kcdc/ for more serious fun!

The Making of a Comet with NASA Ambassador Brenda Culbertson

Comets are cosmic snowballs of frozen gases, rock and dust. Come see how a comet is made with NASA/JPL Solar System Ambassador Brenda Culbertson on Saturday, August 3 at 10:30 and 1:30 at the Kansas Children’s Discovery Center.

NASA’s Solar System Ambassadors program works with motivated volunteers across the nation to share the latest science and discoveries of NASA’s missions through a variety of events that inspire their communities. Ambassador Brenda Culbertson is an advanced astronomer, instructor, author, photographer, and speaker. This program is a part of Discovery Space, an out-of-this-world exhibit where you can climb aboard a rocket ship, contact mission control, dress up for a space race and learn about the science of space at the Discovery Center through August 14.

Regular admission applies, which is $7.75 for children and adults, $6.75 for seniors, and free for infants under 12 months and Discovery Center members. Admission also lets you play all day at the Kansas Children’s Discovery Center with over 15,000 square feet of indoor educational exhibits exploring science, careers, art, building and more, plus a 4.5 acre certified Nature Explore Outdoor Classroom.

Check out https://kansasdiscovery.org/events-at-kcdc/ for more serious fun!

The Making of a Comet with NASA Ambassador Brenda Culbertson

Comets are cosmic snowballs of frozen gases, rock and dust. Come see how a comet is made with NASA/JPL Solar System Ambassador Brenda Culbertson on Saturday, August 3 at 10:30 and 1:30 at the Kansas Children’s Discovery Center.

NASA’s Solar System Ambassadors program works with motivated volunteers across the nation to share the latest science and discoveries of NASA’s missions through a variety of events that inspire their communities. Ambassador Brenda Culbertson is an advanced astronomer, instructor, author, photographer, and speaker. This program is a part of Discovery Space, an out-of-this-world exhibit where you can climb aboard a rocket ship, contact mission control, dress up for a space race and learn about the science of space at the Discovery Center through August 14.

Regular admission applies, which is $7.75 for children and adults, $6.75 for seniors, and free for infants under 12 months and Discovery Center members. Admission also lets you play all day at the Kansas Children’s Discovery Center with over 15,000 square feet of indoor educational exhibits exploring science, careers, art, building and more, plus a 4.5 acre certified Nature Explore Outdoor Classroom.

Check out https://kansasdiscovery.org/events-at-kcdc/ for more serious fun!