The Pigeon Needs a Bath

Get The Pigeon into the tub on Saturday, October 6 at 11 and 2! We are creating our very own obstacle course to direct The Pigeon to the pretend tub. Duck, sidestep, climb, and slide! Make way for the dirty bird! Also visit the whimsical world of Mo Willems at The Pigeon Comes to Topeka: A Mo Willems Exhibit at the Kansas Children’s Discovery Center, open September 24, 2018 to January 4, 2019. The exhibit, sponsored locally by the Redbud Foundation, brings to life all of Mo Willems’ most popular picture books and characters, including The Pigeon, Elephant and Piggie and Knuffle Bunny in a fun, interactive exhibit that’s full of laughs.

The Pigeon Comes to Topeka! A Mo Willems Exhibit is included in regular admission to the Kansas Children’s Discovery Center, which is $7.75 for kids and adults, $6.75 for seniors, and free for infants under 12 months and KCDC members. Admission also lets you play all day at the Kansas Children’s Discovery Center with over 15,000 square feet of indoor exhibits exploring science, careers, art, building and more, plus a 4.5 acre certified Nature Explore Outdoor Classroom. Learn more at https://kansasdiscovery.org/thepigeonexhibit/

The Pigeon Needs a Bath

Get The Pigeon into the tub on Saturday, October 6 at 11 and 2! We are creating our very own obstacle course to direct The Pigeon to the pretend tub. Duck, sidestep, climb, and slide! Make way for the dirty bird! Also visit the whimsical world of Mo Willems at The Pigeon Comes to Topeka: A Mo Willems Exhibit at the Kansas Children’s Discovery Center, open September 24, 2018 to January 4, 2019. The exhibit, sponsored locally by the Redbud Foundation, brings to life all of Mo Willems’ most popular picture books and characters, including The Pigeon, Elephant and Piggie and Knuffle Bunny in a fun, interactive exhibit that’s full of laughs. The Pigeon Comes to Topeka! A Mo Willems

Exhibit is included in regular admission to the Kansas Children’s Discovery Center, which is $7.75 for kids and adults, $6.75 for seniors, and free for infants under 12 months and KCDC members. Admission also lets you play all day at the Kansas Children’s Discovery Center with over 15,000 square feet of indoor exhibits exploring science, careers, art, building and more, plus a 4.5 acre certified Nature Explore Outdoor Classroom. Learn more at https://kansasdiscovery.org/thepigeonexhibit/

Pigeon Needs a Bath

Get The Pigeon into the tub on Friday, October 5 at 2! We are creating our very own obstacle course to get The Pigeon to the pretend tub. Duck, sidestep, climb, and slide! Make way for the dirty bird!

Also visit the whimsical world of Mo Willems at The Pigeon Comes to Topeka: A Mo Willems Exhibit at the Kansas Children’s Discovery Center, open September 24, 2018 to January 4, 2019. The exhibit, sponsored locally by the Redbud Foundation, brings to life all of Mo Willems’ most popular picture books and characters, including The Pigeon, Elephant and Piggie and Knuffle Bunny in a fun, interactive exhibit that’s full of laughs.

The Pigeon Comes to Topeka! A Mo Willems Exhibit is included in regular admission to the Kansas Children’s Discovery Center, which is $7.75 for kids and adults, $6.75 for seniors, and free for infants under 12 months and KCDC members. Admission also lets you play all day at the Kansas Children’s Discovery Center with over 15,000 square feet of indoor exhibits exploring science, careers, art, building and more, plus a 4.5 acre certified Nature Explore Outdoor Classroom.

Learn more at https://kansasdiscovery.org/thepigeonexhibit/

Elephant and Piggie Storytime Meet and Greet: Lawrence!

Meet best friend duo Elephant and Piggie, the beloved Mo Willems characters, on Tuesday, September 25 at 10:30 AM, with a special storytime at the Lawrence Public Library!

Elephant and Piggie are coming to Lawrence from Kansas Children’s Discovery Center as a part of The Pigeon Comes to Topeka! A Mo Willems Exhibit open September 24, 2018 to January 4, 2019. The exhibit brings to life all of Mo Willems’ most popular picture books and characters, including The Pigeon, Elephant and Piggie and Knuffle Bunny in a fun, interactive exhibit that’s full of laughs.

Learn more at https://kansasdiscovery.org/thepigeonexhibit/

Elephant and Piggie Storytime Meet and Greet: Salina!

Meet best friend duo Elephant and Piggie, the beloved Mo Willems characters with a special storytime at the Salina Public Library in the Prescott Room. Perfect for ages 5-8. No registration required.

Elephant and Piggie are coming to Salina from Kansas Children’s Discovery Center as a part of The Pigeon Comes to Topeka! A Mo Willems Exhibit open September 24, 2018 to January 4, 2019. The exhibit brings to life all of Mo Willems’ most popular picture books and characters, including The Pigeon, Elephant and Piggie and Knuffle Bunny in a fun, interactive exhibit that’s full of laughs.

Learn more at https://kansasdiscovery.org/thepigeonexhibit/

Elephant and Piggie Storytime Meet and Greet: St. Joseph!

Meet best friend duo Elephant and Piggie, the beloved Mo Willems characters, on Friday, September 28 at 10 AM, with a special storytime at the St. Joseph Public Downtown Library!

Elephant and Piggie are coming to St. Joseph from Kansas Children’s Discovery Center as a part of The Pigeon Comes to Topeka! A Mo Willems Exhibit open September 24, 2018 to January 4, 2019. The exhibit brings to life all of Mo Willems’ most popular picture books and characters, including The Pigeon, Elephant and Piggie and Knuffle Bunny in a fun, interactive exhibit that’s full of laughs.

Learn more at https://kansasdiscovery.org/thepigeonexhibit/

Elephant and Piggie Storytime Meet and Greet: Emporia!

Meet best friend duo Elephant and Piggie, the beloved Mo Willems characters, on Thursday, September 27 at 10:30 AM, with a special storytime at the Emporia Public Library!

Elephant and Piggie are coming to Emporia from Kansas Children’s Discovery Center as a part of The Pigeon Comes to Topeka! A Mo Willems Exhibit open September 24, 2018 to January 4, 2019. The exhibit brings to life all of Mo Willems’ most popular picture books and characters, including The Pigeon, Elephant and Piggie and Knuffle Bunny in a fun, interactive exhibit that’s full of laughs.

Learn more at https://kansasdiscovery.org/thepigeonexhibit/

Special Hours: Closed on Tuesday, September 18

The Kansas Children’s Discovery Center will be closed on Tuesday, September 18 to begin set up for The Pigeon Comes to Topeka! A Mo Willems Exhibit. The museum will reopen on Wednesday, September 19 at 9 AM, and the The Pigeon Comes to Topeka! A Mo Willems Exhibit will open September 24 at 10 AM.

School Year Hours Begin

Another great school year is starting, which means school year hours at the Kansas Children’s Discovery Center until Memorial Day.

Monday: Closed

Tuesday – Friday: 9 AM – 3 PM

Saturday: 10 AM – 5 PM

Sunday: 1 PM – 5 PM

Closed for a Special Event

The Kansas Children’s Discovery Center is closed to the public on Friday, September 7 for a special event.