Exploration Place is one of the best attractions in the Wichita area. Take a tour of this science museum if you’re looking for a day trip that is both educational and entertaining. Here are a few things you won’t want to miss on your next visit.
Live Science Show
Treat your family to a live demonstration of exciting science concepts by attending one of Exploration Place’s science shows. These presentations are held year-round, on different dates and at different times, depending on the season. You’ll get the opportunity to learn about physics, chemistry, electric energy, and even the science behind sweets and candy. Best of all, the presenters regularly allow children in the audience to participate to get a hands-on look at the concepts being demonstrated. These live shows are held in the Kemper Creative Learning Studio, which accommodates 150 patrons and is equipped with its own audiovisual setup.
Where Kids Rule
If you’re taking kids to Exploration Place, they’ll definitely want to check out this enormous interactive exhibit. Where Kids Rule features more than 60 hands-on activities designed to facilitate learning in the fields of math and science. The exhibit is currently themed after medieval life and activities include building a bridge to cross a moat, learning how to apply horseshoes to horses, and understanding the mechanisms of gears and levers in devices such as catapults and trebuchets. The entire exhibit takes the form of a three-story medieval castle, transforming even the simple act of exploring its premises into a fascinating learning experience.
Planet Shark
Feast your eyes on this comprehensive shark exhibit, which is new for the summer of 2018. The exhibit features full-size models of different species of shark, exciting stories about human/shark encounters, and interesting fossils of prehistoric sharks, including their teeth. Adults and children alike are sure to enjoy learning about the anatomy, biology, and hunting strategies of these iconic ocean predators. You can even learn about shark conservation programs, including satellite tagging and monitoring initiatives. When you’re done exploring this fascinating exhibit, don’t miss the accompanying Great White Shark film, which is now playing at the science center’s Dome Theater.
Dome Theater
Catch an immersive film at Exploration Place’s Dome Theater. The screen was recently upgraded with digital technology for a crisper picture. The screen is 60 feet tall and wraps in a 360-degree view surrounding the seating stands. You’ll be blown away by the audiovisual experience when you sit down to watch films such as Great White Shark, Fighter Pilot: Operation Red Flag, and Chirpie’s Amazing World Adventure. Watching a film here is like taking a trip around the world — but at only $5 per ticket, it’s a whole lot cheaper. You can check show times right on the website.
There are so many great exhibits at Exploration Place that it can be hard to know where to start. You should check out anything that catches your eye, but visiting these especially exciting points of interest will get your day at the science center started off on the right foot.
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