We’re thrilled to announce that the Kansas Children’s Discovery Center is once again a proud participant in the Kansas Tourism Sunflower Summer program—offering Kansas families FREE admission to explore some of the best attractions in the Sunflower State!

The 2025 season runs from July 12 through August 3, and it’s your family’s ticket to a summer of fun, learning, and adventure. All Kansas students—from Pre-K through 12th grade—can participate, including public, private, and homeschooled children. One adult per family group also receives free admission when visiting participating venues. The only thing you need is the free Sunflower Summer app, available on both Apple and Android devices.

Start Your Adventure at the Kansas Children’s Discovery Center

Located in beautiful Gage Park, the Kansas Children’s Discovery Center is a hands-on children’s museum where kids can explore science, nature, art, and so much more. This summer, you can start your Sunflower Summer adventures with us—dig in the sand, build with blocks, create art, and let imaginations soar. Whether you’re a first-time visitor or a longtime fan, Sunflower Summer is a perfect opportunity to explore the Discovery Center for free!

Explore More Topeka Attractions—Also Free with Sunflower Summer!

Make a full day—or several—of your Topeka adventure with these other amazing venues participating in the 2025 Sunflower Summer program:

• Kansas Children’s Discovery Center
• Brown v. Board of Education National Historical Park
• Combat Air Museum
• Great Overland Station (new this year!)
• Kansas State Capitol
• Museum of the Kansas National Guard
• The Historic Ritchie House (new this year!)
• Topeka Zoo

Each of these attractions offers a unique experience that will help your family fall in love with Kansas history, culture, nature, and fun.

How to Get Started

Participating is simple:

• Download the free Sunflower Summer app on your smartphone.
• Create an account and add your eligible children.
• Browse attractions and claim your tickets.
• Visit participating venues and redeem your tickets on-site.
• Tickets are available once per attraction, per user, during the program window. This program is for Kansas residents only.

Thanks to Kansas Tourism, more than 200 attractions across the state are part of Sunflower Summer in 2025. Whether you stay close to home or hit the road for a Kansas adventure, there’s never been a better (or more affordable!) time to explore.