Admission Rates
Kids & Adults: $9.00
Seniors (65+): $8.00
Infants (under 12 months): FREE
Discovery Center Members: FREE
personal checks not accepted
Discounts
Association of Children’s Museums (ACM) reciprocal members: 50% off
Museums for All rate (with EBT or WIC card): $3.00 a person for up to six people
Day of Play Discount: $1 off admission with same-day paid admission to the Topeka Zoo
BriggsAuto.com Military Discount: 10% off admission with Military ID (active or retired)
Admission Access Programs
Community Free Nights
Regular free nights open our doors to the full community, inviting every family to discover. Free nights are currently held 3rd Thursday of every month from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m.
CalendarMuseums for All
Any Kansas family that qualifies for state food assistance and is in possession of an EBT or WIC card can receive admission for up to six people for $3 each.
Museums for AllLibrary Passes
Shawnee County residents may check out passes from The Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library via their website at www.tscpl.org.
Library WebsiteMedical Warriors
Medically fragile children who are unable to visit during regular operating hours may quality for free, private visits and accommodations.
Medical WarriorsSensory-Friendly Sunday
Children with autism or who benefit from a sensory-friendly environment may attend with their families on the 2nd Sunday of every month from 10 a.m. to noon.
Sensory-Friendly SundayDiscovery Baby
A series of free, fun workshops for families with an infant under 12 months.
Discovery BabyDiscovery Kindergarten
A free program for families with an incoming kindergarten student.
Discovery KindergartenPlay Free
Play-based education program for children and their incarcerated parents. The program creates child-centered bonding time for families outside the prison walls, both at the museum itself and in community settings with the Discovery Center’s Mobile Museum.
Play FreeSliding Fee Scale Field Trips
Schools with a significant population of students receiving free or reduced cost lunches qualify for special field trip rates.
Field TripsSocial Service Memberships
Accessible memberships and other partnerships for local nonprofit organizations serving children who are homeless, at-risk, refugees, or have experienced abuse or neglect. Call (785) 783-8300 to learn more.
Donated Passes
We believe sharing is an important part of play, and being a good community partner. The Discovery Center donates admission passes to nonprofit community events for fundraising auctions, door prizes and other purposes.
Request an Admission Pass Donation