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Bring the Kansas Children’s Discovery Center to your doorstep!

To book, email [email protected] or call 785-783-8300

The Mobile Museum: Hands-On Learning, Delivered Anywhere in Kansas!

Looking for a show-stopping experience that educates, entertains, and inspires? The Kansas Children’s Discovery Center Mobile Museum brings the wonder of a premier children’s museum directly to your school, library, festival, or community event with no buses, no travel, and no barriers.

  • We provide a turnkey experience
  • We handle all setup and teardown
  • Our trained team members facilitate interactive play
  • You get a seamless, stress-free event

Designed especially for children ages 1–10, the Mobile Museum features more than a dozen hands-on exhibits that encourage exploration of science, technology, engineering, art, and math (STEAM). From painting on plexiglass to launching wind-powered objects, every activity promotes creativity, movement, and joyful discovery.

Whether you’re planning a family engagement night, library program, school celebration, or a community festival, the Mobile Museum is a powerful way to bring transformative, educational play to your community anywhere in Kansas. High-quality. Hassle-free. Unforgettable.

Mobile Museum Exhibits

Creative Art Play

Paint freely on plexiglass panels to create vibrant works of art

Musical Discovery

Play giant instruments that encourage rhythm and movement

Imaginative Play: Vet Clinic

Operate a pretend veterinarian clinic using big imagination to care for cuddly plush patients

Imaginative Play: Pizza Café

Whip up make-believe meals in a pretend café featuring a realistic brick pizza oven

Imaginative Play: Lemonade

Mix up pretend sweet drinks with real-life business skills by running the lemonade stand.

Imaginative Play: Puppet Theater

Put on a show in the puppet theater where stories leap to life and imagination takes the spotlight

STEM: Illumination Station

Light up learning by designing glowing patterns that spark creativity and STEM fun on the giant peg wall

STEM: Wind Tunnel

Launch colorful objects through a wind tube to explore air and motion

STEM: Ring Launcher

Power a ring launcher with a hand crank and test different designs

STEM: Magnet Wall

Build ball tracks and gear trains on a magnetic wall and watch them in action

Obstacle Course

Jump, climb, and dash through a pop-up obstacle course made for active, playful adventures

Imagination Playground

Build with giant blue Imagination Playground blocks

Giant Stacking Cups

Stack up big fun and challenge your skills with the Mega Stacking Cup Challenge!

Family Game: Checkers

Gather the family for a classic game of giant checkers—big moves, bigger fun!

Family Game: Connect 4

Connect laughs and strategy as families take turns in the giant Connect 4 challenge.

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Creative Art Play

Paint freely on plexiglass panels to create vibrant works of art

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Musical Discovery

Play giant instruments that encourage rhythm and movement

X

Imaginative Play: Vet Clinic

Operate a pretend veterinarian clinic using big imagination to care for cuddly plush patients

X

Imaginative Play: Pizza Café

Whip up make-believe meals in a pretend café featuring a realistic brick pizza oven

X

Imaginative Play: Lemonade

Mix up pretend sweet drinks with real-life business skills by running the lemonade stand.

X

Imaginative Play: Puppet Theater

Put on a show in the puppet theater where stories leap to life and imagination takes the spotlight

X

STEM: Illumination Station

Light up learning by designing glowing patterns that spark creativity and STEM fun on the giant peg wall

X

STEM: Wind Tunnel

Launch colorful objects through a wind tube to explore air and motion

X

STEM: Ring Launcher

Power a ring launcher with a hand crank and test different designs

X

STEM: Magnet Wall

Build ball tracks and gear trains on a magnetic wall and watch them in action

X

Obstacle Course

Jump, climb, and dash through a pop-up obstacle course made for active, playful adventures

X

Imagination Playground

Build with giant blue Imagination Playground blocks

X

Giant Stacking Cups

Stack up big fun and challenge your skills with the Mega Stacking Cup Challenge!

X

Family Game: Checkers

Gather the family for a classic game of giant checkers—big moves, bigger fun!

X

Family Game: Connect 4

Connect laughs and strategy as families take turns in the giant Connect 4 challenge.

Why Choose the Mobile Museum?

All Kansas children deserve transformative play experiences. The Mobile Museum makes that possible—wherever they live.

  • No travel needed—ideal for rural communities.
  • Proven impact: 15,000+ children served across 100+ events in dozens of Kansas counties.
  • Flexible for indoor or outdoor setups.
  • Designed for schools, libraries, nonprofits, and community celebrations.

Perfect For:

  • Early childhood programs
  • Elementary school events
  • Family engagement nights
  • Library and literacy events
  • Community festivals and fairs
  • Corporate sponsors or philanthropists looking to support statewide, educational play

Book Now — Space is Limited!

  • The Mobile Museum is in demand. Book early to secure your preferred date!
  • 1,200 square feet of open, unobstructed space is needed, indoors or outdoors.
  • Access to electricity and a sink or water source is preferred.
  • Available 7 days a week.
  • Starting at $1,500 for 3 hours (schools)
  • Starting at $2,500 for 3 hours (community events)
  • Mileage fees outside of Shawnee County, Kansas apply

Ready to bring the joy of discovery to your community? Email [email protected] or call (785) 783-8300 to book your event. 

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